Debating Aiken Elementary closures and public access
The Aiken County Register weighs the need to abandon Aiken Elementary and Laurens Street Elementary against waivers for older buildings. It notes a state education committee will visit next week to outline measures to remove the schools from the hit list while urging public scrutiny and debate.
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Aiken
State Education Department
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Department of Energy
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Salley
Letters on Aiken Elementary and adult illiteracy in Aiken
A reader urges keeping Aiken Elementary in the district, praising its heritage. Another letter from Jeanne, Adult Literacy Coordinator, cites SC and national illiteracy stats, praising volunteers, tutoring efforts, and community programs amid concerns about literacy and schooling.
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Peo
Charlotte Cassels
Town and Country Club
Fermata Club
Columbia
South Carolina National Board of Directors
Girl Scout Cookie Sales
North Carolina Ballet Theatre
Aiken Civic Ballet
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Channel 12
Establi
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