State Schools Plan Amid Poor Scores Sparks Debate
The South Carolina education department faces criticism as consultants may aid 200 schools without extra funding. In Richland 1, 43.5 percent show long term failure, while Orangeburg districts report several campuses on the list and high rates of free meal eligibility.
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Aiken County
Joseph P. Brooks
Brooks
Luther Seabrook
Education Department
Richland County
Orangeburg
Walter Tobin
Schools address low scores with targeted programs
The district notes awareness of score issues and requested schools to design specific programs aimed at boosting performance. The statement emphasizes action, accountability, and statewide goals without detailing individual schools or programs.
New tests prompt call to focus on learning environment
Tobin stresses creating an environment where all children succeed. Experts caution that judging schools by scores is flawed and note the Metropolitan Achievement Test tends to lower results first year. Lorin Anderson says high poverty schools like Macedonia Elementary and Menrio Park Elementary show gains and will be studied for best practices.
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Tobin
Lorin Anderson
University of South Carolina
Macedonia
Barnwell
Menrio Park
Berkeley County
Seabrook
Drought Stresses South Carolina Crops Across State
South Carolina crops show early drought stress as a dry spring delays planting. Soil moisture remains depleted despite scattered showers, with corn tobacco watermelon and cantaloupes progressing slower than normal. Peach crops are in mostly good condition while tomatoes cucumbers and snap beans are ahead or in good shape.
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Columbia
South Carolina
South Carolina Agriculture Statistics Service
City weighs industrial sites plan near airport
The meeting noted a $3.27 million project with potential to start at about $201 770. City owned 185 acres behind the airport could be developed for 1.7 million. Discussions covered one or two spec buildings to attract industry. Fred Humes said lack of industrial sites is a limitation. Humes said 65 70 percent of firms view buildings before vacant lots. Thompson said lot sales would cover development costs.
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Fred Humes
Economic Development Partnership
Aiken
Edgefield
Humes
South Carolina
Aiken City Council Reviews New By Laws For Partnership
The Aiken Corporation completes by laws and seeks council approval. The first board and executive committee include Wade Brodie as chairman along with Buzz Rich Wanda Scott Tim Simmons Bill Johnston Sam Erb Dr Joseph Brooks Lumus Vick plus council members Skipper Perry and Eric Radford.
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Aiken Corporation
Aiken
Wade Brodie
Buzz Rich
Wanda Scott
Tim Simmons
Bill Johnston
Sam Erb
Joseph Brooks
Lumus Vick
Aiken City
Robert S
Skipper
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