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Police : School Acted Properly In Stranger Arrest

Police say they've arrested a man charged with watching and approaching students at Bethel Elementary last week. They say the school was right to be concerned...

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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.

High School Dropouts

Schools Consider Presidential Dropout Plan

Easly HS Meeting

Debate over HS in Pickens County.

Duncan Man Hopes Schools "Gopher" High Tech Safety

A member of the South Carolina State Board of Education says his business has an idea that would speed up the school drop off and dismissal process and would keep kids safe from abduction.

SC Teacher Certification Bonuses

Teachers get big bonuses for getting National Board certified, but Superintendent Mick Zais thinks South Carolina needs a different reward system

School Report Cards

South Carolina schools showed improvement on the state graduation rate and most improved their school ratings, but some declined.

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.

Pressure To Pass

When teachers were caught cheating, most said pressure was their primary motive.

Coming Up: Pressure to Pass

Students, schools and jobs are all on the line and it all boils down to passing a test. Are our teachers cheating to bring up test scores? The stakes are high and local schools ae feeling the heat. is the pressure making teachers cheat? We investigate Thursday at Six.

New Rules For Student Loans

In a major change to the federal financial aid system, President Obama announced new rules for borrowers who pay a portion of thier income each month. His plan also decreases the life of a typical lo

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School News

Police : School Acted Properly In Stranger Arrest
Police say they've arrested a man charged with watching and approaching students at Bethel Elementary last week. They say the school was right to be concerned about the suspicious man.
02/07/2012 4:58 PM
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Students Use Twitter To Avoid Police When Drinking
It started in Columbia and now its come to Clemson. A twitter feed will help students know where to go if they want to drink, drive, and not get caught.
02/06/2012 5:30 PM
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Clemson plans 1,400 student apartment complex
Clemson University is building an apartment village that will house up to 1,400 students when it opens in three years.
02/03/2012 9:45 AM
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Update: Crowd Sounds Off On Buncombe Co. Schools Religion Debate
The proposed policy states school employees are not supposed to endorse or discourage a faith or viewpoint.
02/03/2012 6:50 AM
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Indiana Senate Backs Teaching Creationism Proposal
The Indiana Senate has approved a bill to allow the state's public schools to teach creationism in science classes as long as they include origin of life theories from multiple religions.
01/31/2012 4:49 PM
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The CATCH Program Helps Bryson Elementary Promote Healthy Living in 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.
01/26/2012 5:35 PM
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Schools Consider Presidential Dropout Plan
President Obama wants states to require students to stay in school until age 18. Principals say that may help but it isn't enough.
01/25/2012 5:14 PM
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USC Seeks $5M To Launch Palmetto College
The University of South Carolina plans to offer students with two-year degrees the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree through online courses.
01/25/2012 1:40 PM
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Major Changes Proposed To School District Year
Oconee County Schools want to change to a calendar that would involve the same amount of instruction time but with different breaks throughout the year.
01/24/2012 4:30 PM
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Clemson Wants To Hire 86 New Faculty Over 5 Years
Clemson University is seeking $5 million in the coming year to begin hiring 86 faculty members.
01/18/2012 2:13 PM
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