Public schools in South Carolina could hire non-certified teachers: Here's why

Public schools in South Carolina could hire non-certified teachers: Here's why

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) - A new law could change who's allowed to teach in South Carolina classrooms, and in some cases, they may not be certified teachers. Supporters think the law could help with the state's teacher shortage. The state is starting a five-year pilot program that allows public schools to hire people who aren’t certified teachers, making up to 10% of a school's teaching staff. "I don't think it's going to mean thousands of teachers…