On this episode of Kids First Radio, Keven Cohen hosts Superintendent Chris Neeley for a lively discussion about transforming South Carolina’s education landscape. Chris lays out a bold reform agenda, including proposals for raising teacher salaries to $80,000 to attract top talent, introducing merit-based bonuses, providing housing stipends for educators in rural areas, and advocating open enrollment so every child can attend the public school that best fits their needs. He emphasizes that the state should rethink its outdated transportation systems and prioritize getting funding directly into classrooms instead of administrative overhead.

The conversation also highlights innovative classroom models like co-teaching to foster inclusion, and a shift away from an overreliance on standardized testing toward individualized student growth. Drawing inspiration from high-performing charter schools in New York, Chris makes the case for a culture of high expectations and equitable opportunities for all students in South Carolina. For more information about the district and ongoing initiatives, listeners are encouraged to visit SCcharter.org.

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