Sylvia Wright

Education Strengthen discipline policies that protect teachers in school and online. Education Develop evidence-based research frameworks to collect, analyze, and report data with actionable, solutions-based insights. Education Improve working conditions and support structures for teachers and reduce excessive standardized testing. Education Engage: Allow students to take ownership of their learning instead of being told what to think. Education Learn, share, and model best practices between school districts, ie. The Coastal Community Foundation's 'Reimagine Schools' proposal to co-invest with Charleston County School District in turnaround plans for select schools, based on needs to be defined by community commissions. Education Better address the challenges 21st century students face by increasing the number of social workers, school counselors, and school psychologists within schools and throughout districts statewide. Education Monitor performance of state and district strategic plans with rigor and accountability to taxpayers. Education Ensure taxpayer money is allocated effectively for the betterment of all public school students. Education Foster a more inclusive culture through proactive engagement with internal and external stakeholders through regional conferences and peer learning opportunities, and collaboration to better understand their needs. Education Work collaboratively with stakeholders to proactively identify, address, and solve areas for improvement. Education Prioritize social emotional learning and self-regulation to address behavior issues at the root-cause, allowing a more positive and productive environment for the student, teacher, and classroom. Education Collaborate with community-based organizations, governmental agencies, and non-profit stakeholders to address the systemic needs of children—including, but not limited to, access to quality affordable housing, food security, healthcare, transportation, childcare, and other identified barriers to well-being and opportunity. Education Equip: Provide true school choice options and individualized success pathways for every K-12 student. Education Provide an enhanced tax credit and childcare vouchers to educators; partner with daycares and afterschool programs to ensure sufficient high-quality programs across the state. Education Ensure teacher preparation programs are giving teachers the tools to educate 21st century learners and evolve student teaching to a paid internship model (ie. Clemson and USC CAP’s mentoring / residency program). Education Establish a minimum uniform rate for professional development and meetings before and / or after work hours. Education Empower: Responsibly leverage AI technology and the blended learning model, and expand opportunities for Career Technical Education and apprenticeships in every district. Education Improve and rebuild synergies between the state department, districts, schools, and the communities they serve. Education Facilitate better communication by expanding the Communities in Schools program and by connecting partnerships to supply the needs of students, family, and community engagement.