Paid Parental Leave for South Carolina's Teachers: A Legislative Victory for Teacher Retention

On this episode, we sit down with Erin Rigot, instructional coach and co-founder of Exposed Resilience, and Catherine Schumacher, CEO of Public Education Partners. These two played instrumental roles in the historic push to establish paid parental leave for teachers in South Carolina - a first in the South. Listen in as Erin narrates her personal journey, igniting the spark for this change during her own pregnancy. Catherine amplifies the conversation, outlining the crucial partnership, research, and evidence that allowed their advocacy to triumph. This candid conversation highlights how advocates can turn a personal challenge into a collective victory, and shows the power of teachers' voices in shaping the policies that affect their lives and profession. This episode is a must for anyone interested in educational policy, advocacy, or just curious about the real-life impact of determined educators using their voices to effect change. _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville. Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution. Email us: [email protected]