In this episode, Craig King and Patrick Kelly discuss bills and issues related to public education. Those issues/bills are S. 454 - Charter School Governance, H. 5073 - Grade Floor Policies, S. 416 - Student Expulsion, The Educator Assistance Act, S. 11: State Employee Leave, H. 5126 - SC State Budget, and the ongoing issue of redistricting in South Carolina. Listen and share! #thepstapodcast #pstaadvocates #pstateach

PSTA Podcast Host, Craig King sits down with the visionary leader of Richland One School District, Dr. Todd Walker. We dive deep into who he is at his core, his vision for Richland One, and the charge he received to lead transformative change in the district. Dr. Walker's vision for Richland One that is motivational, inspirational, and worth the listen. #RisingTogether #thepstapodcast #pstateach

With a week left in the regular legislative session, Craig King and Patrick Kelly discuss bills and their chance at passing into law prior to the end of the legislative session. Specifically, they chat about the South Carolina State Budget, Charter School Governance, Grade Floor Policies, Student Behavior, and much more. Listen, share, and download this episode. #thepstapodcast #pstateach #pstaadvocates

Recorded live from the 2026 SC School Improvement Council Conference, PSTA Podcast Host Craig King chats with Sandhill Elementary School's School Improvement Council who won the 2026 Dick and Tunky Riley for SIC Excellence winner. Representing their school and SIC on the podcast are Vincent Joy (Principal), Stephen Rabon (SIC President and parent), and Meghan Grady (librarian and SIC secretary. We also had the honor and pleasure of interview Dr. Baron Davis who led a session during the conference. #SCSIC #thepstapodcast #pstateach

Recorded live from the 2026 SC School Improvement Council Conference, PSTA Podcast Host, Craig King sits down with Lemira Elementary School's School Inprovement Council who won the 2025 Dick and Tunky Riley for SIC Excellence winner. Representing their school and SIC on the podcast are Stephanie Gregg (Principal), Margaret Johnson (Parent Liason), and Shikiah Campbell (teacher and SIC Chair). Additionally, SC-SIC Executive Director, Dr. Quantina Haggwood and Communications Director, Jennifer Dever share reflections from the the annual conference and about the amazing work SICs are doing all over the state of South Carolina. #SCSIC #schoolimprovementcouncil #pstateach

In this legislative update, PSTA Podcast Host, Craig King chats with PSTA Director of Governmental Affairs, Patrick Kelly. This episode focuses on the South Carolina State Budget, Charter School Governance, Grade Floor Policies, Student Behavior legislation, and more. Listen, share, and downlowd this episode. #thepstapodcast #pstateach #pstaadvocates

In this legislative update, PSTA Podcast Host, Craig King chats with PSTA Director of Governmental Affairs, Patrick Kelly about a series of education bills being debated at the SC Statehouse. They include the SC State Budget, Charter School Governance, Educator Safety and Classroom Authority Act, Grade Floor Policy, and much more. Please listen, share, and download this episode. #thepstapodcast #pstateach #pstaadvocates

PSTA Podcast Host, Craig King sits down with three transformative educators who have been involved with CERRA programs for decades. As we wrap up this 3-part podcast series celebrating 40 years of CERRA, we hear from Sallie McCants and Dr. Reginald China who both work in Richland One School District and Rinice Sauls who works in Clover School District. Take a moment to listen to the impact CERRA has had on their careers and impact on public education in our state. Download, listen, and share! #CERRAturns40 #thepstapodcast #pstateach

In this legislative update, PSTA Podcast Host, Craig King chats with PSTA Director of Governmental Affairs, Patrick Kelly about a series of education topics and bills being debated at the SC General Assembly. They include Election 2026, South Carolina State Budget, and an update on several bills related to public education in South Carolina. Please listen, share, and download this episode. #thepstapodcast #pstateach #pstaadvocates

PSTA Podcast Host, Craig King sits down with three phenomanal educators who have been the direct beneficieries of some of CERRA's most successful programs. Braden Wilson and Renee Atkinson have both been names South Carolina State Teacher of the Year. Blake Bishop was an Honor Roll Finalist for the recognition. All three have common bonds as it relates to CERRA. They all particptated directly or indirectly with CERRA's programs and have amazing stories showing how CERRA has impacted their teaching careers and increased their capacity to lead. Take time to listen to their stories. Please download, listen, and share this episode. #CERRAturns40 #thepstapodcast