First graders eyed to measure South Carolina education gains
South Carolina plans a decade long effort to lift student performance. The Education Oversight Committee aims for top half national rankings by 2010 with improved test scores, better teacher retention, and reduced white black achievement gaps across the state’s districts.
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Louisiana
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Tina Marshall-Bradley
The
Citadel
George Bradley
Webster University
Aiken Resident Reflects on Roots and Community Ties
Ms. Hall recalls growing up in Aiken with safe summer woods play and strong role models none as valuable as her parents. She treasured local schooling, five years teaching, then a long path in recreation, noting Aiken’s cultural growth and USCA expansion. She supports youth programs Teens Under Fire and Safe Teens and cherishes pets from SPCA.
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Crowded Kmart backs school tax holiday rush on Silver Bluff Road
Shoppers crowded the Kmart on Silver Bluff Road as back to school sales surged. Lucy Coles notes fast counter clearance while Susan Bolin and Tina Pulvermacher say tax relief helps buying supplies for two kids.
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Silver Bluff Road
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Softlines
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Tina Pulvermacher
Gore_Selects Lieberman As Veep Candidate
Gore chooses Senator Joseph Lieberman as running mate after late night talks with top advisers. Lieberman secures bold pre convention splash amid Clinton fatigue and poll gaps. Nashville rally planned with Gore Tuesday.
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