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For South Carolina Public Radio, I'm Dr. Rénard Harris from the College of Charleston. This is Teachable Moments, a minute of education for students and parents.
A critical shortage of special education teachers across the state is leaving students and their families without the support they need. Teaching positions remain unfilled, and the demand continues to grow.
The SC-CREATE initiative is addressing this need. The program offers tuition-free pathways for current school employees to earn special education degrees. Through university partnerships, participants study part-time while continuing to work.
The College of Charleston is partnering with SC-CREATE to build a pipeline of qualified professionals. These efforts are filling critical gaps and ensuring every student has access to skilled, compassionate educators.
For the College of Charleston, I’m Dr. Rénard Harris.
