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2023 Working Conditions of New Teachers in South Carolina
Angela Starrett
SC TEACHER’s Spring 2023 South Carolina Teacher Working Conditions Survey (SCTWCS) collected information from more than 17,000 teachers to gauge workplace satisfaction and engagement. As part of SCTWCS, teachers stated whether they had worked in SC public schools for five years or fewer. Respondents were then categorized as new teachers (i.e., five years or fewer) or experienced teachers (i.e., more than five years). This brief addresses the workforce profile of new teachers in SC who responded to the survey: where they are located, di erences in perspectives around job demands and resources, and experiences with an assigned mentor, when applicable.
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Job Demands Experienced by South Carolina Teachers in 2023
Angela Starrett
This info-brief analyzes the daily challenges teachers face most impacting their effectiveness, satisfaction, and ability to remain in the profession. Using data and perspectives from the 2023 SC Teacher Working Conditions Survey and guidance from the Proviso 1.114 Task Force Report, we’re learning more about teachers’ highest concerns and revising the survey to better understand teacher experiences.
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SC Teacher Working Conditions Survey Participation for Pilot Administration
Angela Starrett and Svetlana Dmitrieva
More than 23,000 teachers have now participated in the SC Teacher Working Conditions Survey pilot administration. This high level of engagement provides comprehensive insights into teachers’ perceptions of working conditions throughout South Carolina. Read the info-brief for a state-level glimpse into district and teacher participation, plus a look into the background of the survey.
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Middle Schools in South Carolina: Teacher Retention and Working Conditions
Angela Starrett, Svetlana Dmitrieva, and Brian Cartiff
Across SC TEACHER research on teacher retention, working conditions, and workforce profiles, data have continuously pointed to a unique story for middle school educators. This infographic synthesizes those findings to unveil the narrative of middle school teacher experiences, including significant challenges and opportunities.
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SC TEACHER's Top Ten Findings - FY 2024
Angela Starrett, Brian Cartiff, and Svetlana Dmitrieva
During the past year, SC TEACHER has conducted and analyzed research around South Carolina's teacher workforce, working conditions, recruitment, preparation, and retention.
These top ten findings pull from SC TEACHER research to provide a glimpse into the impact and breadth of overall data discoveries. With each in-depth investigation, we can better understand the full picture of South Carolina's education system and educator workforce, supporting school districts and the state in identifying strengths and informing improvement efforts.
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SC TEACHER's Top Ten Findings (Vol. 2) 2025
Angela Starrett, Brian Cartiff, and Svetlana Dmitrieva
South Carolina data gathered throughout the 2024–25 fiscal year uncover new findings and ongoing trends for a clearer view of our educator population, including how teacher experiences and perceptions affect statewide retention and workforce stability.
In this second annual release of SC TEACHER’s top ten findings, takeaways from our past year of research emphasize our growing data infrastructure, incorporating data from community sources, the South Carolina Department of Education, and our own unique surveys. Within this expanding system, we’re conducting more distinctive analyses of South Carolina’s educator pipeline.
Keywords: Teacher Retention, Teacher Mobility, Teacher Attrition, Teacher Working Conditions
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