RISE SC represents a network of individuals, businesses and advocacy organizations committed to improving the lives of South Carolinians through comprehensive and sustained reform of our public education system. With a supporter list that includes South Carolinians from all walks of life -- from classroom teachers to CEOs of major corporations to faith and community leaders, and even the State Superintendent of Education - RISE SC provides an infrastructure through which the voices of every citizen to whom public education is a priority will be heard.
Empowering Public Education supporters
South Carolinians believe in public education. The citizens of our state support our public schools and want to see the kind of the sustained reform and long-term improvement our education system needs and our children deserve. RISE SC is committed to engaging our fellow South Carolinians in the effort to reform public education. By organizing education advocates at the grassroots level to impact the policy-making process, RISE SC will ensure that the voices of public education supporters are heard by lawmakers. Read more >>
Influencing Law Makers
The RISE SC Advocacy Network is a rapid-response, grassroots lobbying initiative that provides educators and public education supporters from all walks of life with the information and tools they need to directly influence lawmakers and impact the legislative process. RISE SC’s Advocacy Network will supplement the vital work of other public education advocacy groups and support the legislative agenda of State Superintendent of Education, Jim Rex in his effort to reform our public schools. Click here to join the RISE SC Advocacy Network
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Rex says stimulus will help fix some school problems
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SC education leader: Get ready for funding
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