On this episode of Kids First, Keven Cohen sits down with Emalee Baker, Deputy Superintendent for Support and Implementation at the South Carolina Public Charter School District. Emalee explains how charter schools across the state are rethinking educator recruitment and development to address the ongoing teacher shortage. She highlights the district's Charter Inspire teacher certification program, which allows schools to "grow their own" educators by helping professionals in other fields transition into teaching while earning certification on the job.

The conversation explores how PCSD charters are breaking down barriers for teachers, offering flexibility, removing red tape, and empowering educators to focus on their classrooms. Emalee shares real examples of how this creative approach is not only filling classrooms but also cultivating confident and committed teachers ready to shape the next generation of learners.

🔗 Learn more: https://ed.sc.gov/educators/alternative-certification/charter-inspire

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