November 04, 2009
Parents Demand School Districts Slacken Zero Tolerance Policies
Parents around the country are demanding school districts slacken zero-tolerance policies meant to reduce violence. USA Today reports the outcry follows a high profile case in which a boy scout was suspended for bringing a tool to school.
September 08, 2009
President Obama Student Address on Tape Delay for Most Upstate Schools
The President spoke to students at noon, but most Upstate students didn’t see it live.
August 21, 2009
Struggling School Districts Around the Country Turning to Marketing Firms For Help
An Upstate school district made headlines for weeks, in part, because the money it spent on communications: rebranding, signs and logos. A recent Wall Street Journal says other schools are doing the same thing, and it’s paying off.
June 18, 2009
Lawsuit Filed Against Spartanburg District 7 for Religious Elective Course That Offers Credit
Should public high school students receive credit for religious classes taken off-campus? A lawsuit filed against Spartanburg School District 7 says it’s unconstitutional.
March 05, 2009
Spartanburg District 7 Announces School Choice Open Enrollment & Fair
If parents wish to request to enroll their child in a school other than the one they currently attend, they must complete and submit an Application for School Choice no later than March 20, 2009.
February 10, 2009
Spartanburg District 7 Golf Partnership Will Not Go Through
Spartanburg District 7 says the agreement to allow the district golf program to practice and play at The County Club of Spartanburg will not go forward.
February 06, 2009
SC Lawmakers Want School District Audits
Spending by Spartanburg District 7 has prompted a Spartanburg lawmaker to introduce a bill to require all districts to be independently audited.
February 04, 2009
Spa. Dist. 7 Stands Behind Partnership with Country Club; Taxpayers Voice Outrage
Many are outraged over the $325K deal—taxpayers took complaints to the school board
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