Charleston Teacher Alliance

Read the CTA March news alert. It includes a special note about the district's use of AI Classroom Recording apps. mailchi.mp/9b251fcdf96a/c…

"If approved, teachers will receive a salary increase of more than $2,700." postandcourier.com/opinion/commen…

Results of our Fall Teacher Survey are now available! Read more here: mailchi.mp/636c0fc9588d/c…

LAST CHANCE TO SHARE YOUR VOICE! This year's Fall Survey of CCSD teachers will close on Friday, October 31. This is your last chance to weigh in on critical issues. PLEASE take the anonymous survey and share it with your colleagues! Here is the link: forms.gle/rRwqMoHWt78Cgd…

IT'S YOUR TURN TO GIVE FEEDBACK Let’s make sure teachers’ voices are heard! Take a few minutes to complete the Fall Teacher Survey on class sizes, grading, and non-instructional duties. Here is the link: forms.gle/rRwqMoHWt78Cgd…

FALL SURVEY NOW AVAILABLE! CCSD teachers, please add your voice! forms.gle/rRwqMoHWt78Cgd…

"Superintendent Anita Huggins received the highest-ever superintendent rating, with top marks for valuing teachers, communication, leadership, and decision-making that benefits students." ccsdschools.com/district-news/…

CCSD administrators—don’t miss this! CTA Leadership will present at the Charleston Educator Symposium on July 22, leading collaborative discussions on strengthening discipline practices and supporting teacher effectiveness.

LEADERSHIP SURVEY RESULTS RELEASED The CTA’s annual Leadership Survey features teacher feedback on principals, the superintendent, the school board, and other instructional leaders. View the full report at this link: charlestonteacheralliance.org/surveys-report…

Next year's CCSD budget includes several wins for teachers, including: *$4,000 salary increase for all teachers, plus step increases for those eligible (up to STEP 40). *New starting teacher salary of $64,782. *A 50% reduction in employee Kaleidoscope after-school care rates.

Read the CTA's latest newsletter: mailchi.mp/c6f0a90e6a53/c…

LEADERSHIP SURVEY NOW OPEN CCSD teachers can now take the CTA's annual Leadership Survey, giving you an anonymous opportunity to provide feedback to your principals, coaches, superintendent, and the school board.  forms.gle/1tgMBpjJGqVfpa…

FULL REPORT ON THE CTA'S DISCIPLINE SURVEY IS NOW AVAILABLE The report includes a comprehensive analysis of the student disciplinary concerns facing CCSD teachers. charlestonteacheralliance.org/surveys-report…

CCSD TEACHERS: PLEASE TAKE THE DISCIPLINE SURVEY Here is the link: forms.gle/ZCxoxiNMnVJ6kv…

"We know it's expensive to live in Charleston, we know teaching is hard, and teachers have to be a priority if we want to change the trajectory for kids," Huggins said. postandcourier.com/education-lab/…

If it passes, teachers with 0 to 5 years of experience will see their salary increase to $64,782, and teachers with over five years of experience will see around a $4,000 salary increase. counton2.com/news/charlesto…

The final report on our annual school leadership survey is now available. You can read the report and access the survey data here: charlestonteacheralliance.org/surveys-report…

The CTA 2024 School Board Candidates Guide is now available! charlestonteacheralliance.org/school-board-c…

"While teachers have known about the new regulations since the start of the school year, some are struggling to log the number of books they have in their classrooms. 'It has not hit all teachers equitably.'" charlestoncitypaper.com/2024/09/26/ccs…

Lowcountry teachers concerned about lack of substitutes as new school year approaches. counton2.com/news/lowcountr…