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State survey shows District 5 teachers report coworker and administrative support but note student engagement and behavior as top demands
Summary
Presentation of the 2025 South Carolina Teacher Working Conditions Survey showed Lexington‑Richland 5 reached a 68% teacher response rate; coworker support and administrative support ranked highest among resources, while student engagement and behavior were top demands.
Doctor Turner, chief human resources officer, and Sarah Gams of SC Teacher presented results from the 2025 South Carolina Teacher Working Conditions Survey and the district‑level dashboard. The survey is administered by SC Teacher and is funded by the South Carolina General Assembly.
Gams said Lexington‑Richland 5 achieved a 68% teacher participation rate; 96% of the district’s schools met the 50% participation threshold that makes school‑level results viable. At the state level, coworker support was the highest‑scoring resource construct and student…
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