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Local High School Wins "W8 2 TXT" Campaign

Chapman High School has been named the winner in the "W8 2 TXT" High School Pledge Competition.

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South Carolina is facing the loss of $36 million a year in federal education money because it didn't spend enough in recent years on special education.

Education Experts : South Carolina Standards Too Easy

Both the U.S. Secretary of Education and South Carolina's State Superintendent say English and Math standards are too low.

South Carolina "Alternative Schools" Safe Despite Ohio Shooting

Administrators at South Carolina's alternative schools say not to judge them based on an incident in Ohio.

CATCH Program promotes healthy students

A healthy life now starts in the classroom but it doesn't stay there. One Upstate school is attacking obesity from every angle, to keep kids tipping the scale, in the right direction.

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Schools Consider Presidential Dropout Plan

Easly HS Meeting

Debate over HS in Pickens County.

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SC Teacher Certification Bonuses

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School Report Cards

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Zais Education Plans

South Carolina superintendent of education Mick Zais is proposing major changes to state schools, but says they won't cost taxpayers more.

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School News

Local High School Wins "W8 2 TXT" Campaign
Chapman High School has been named the winner in the "W8 2 TXT" High School Pledge Competition.
05/17/2012 12:10 PM
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Schools Serve Lunch Even To Students Who Don't Pay
Schools refuse to let kids go hungry but some parents aren't paying their tab.
05/15/2012 4:08 PM
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President Of Wofford Announces Retirement In 2013
Dr. Benjamin B. Dunlap made the announcement at the school’s board of trustees meeting.
05/15/2012 11:58 AM
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Haley Signs Charter School Bill In Greenville Monday
Governor Haley says the bill will “stop punishing students who choose not to go to traditional schools,” by allowing them to participate in sports.
05/14/2012 12:32 PM
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Talking With Plants: Clemson Professor Awarded Grant
A Clemson professor has been awarded nearly $600,000 as part of a 4-year grant to study the language of plants.
05/14/2012 12:04 PM
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D.W. Daniel High School Receives High Marks From National Publication
U.S. News & World Report ranked D.W. Daniel as the #1 “traditional” high school in South Carolina.
05/10/2012 7:02 PM
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Private School Tax Deductions Bill Alive but Shaky in SC Senate
A bill that would give state tax deductions to parents who send their children to private school or home school them is still alive, just barely, in the South Carolina Senate after a vote Wednesday.
05/10/2012 6:15 PM
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Some SC School Buses In Use Since Reagan
Local school board members are worried about the possibility of taking over a school bus system that has buses that are 15 years old more older.
05/09/2012 6:08 PM
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Senate Panel Advances Private School Choice Bill
A bill giving tax breaks to parents who send their children to private school or educate them at home has advanced in the Senate.
05/09/2012 11:48 AM
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Can School Save A Child's Life?
Officials in Polk County say North Carolina’s school age requirement prevents abuse from being detected earlier than it could.
05/02/2012 6:32 PM
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