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Lisa Ellis

South Carolina Superintendent of Education

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Top Issues

Education Strong Public Schools for All: Standing against privatization and voucher efforts from out-of-state moneyed interests who have no grounding in the classroom and protecting every child’s right to a high-quality education, regardless of zip code. Education Teacher Retention & Pay: Tackling the teacher shortage by ensuring competitive pay and professional respect. Education Restore Trust in Our Librarians: Immediately repeal 43-170 and trust librarians to select age-appropriate content for students. Education Classroom Credibility: Real leadership from someone who continues to teach and understands students’ needs. Education Safe & Supportive Schools: Advocating for solutions to reduce gun violence, support student well-being, and strengthen school safety.

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