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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 2006
Page
7
The letter discusses South Carolina’s low education standing and the need for more good teachers amid retirements. It cites TERI and underutilized national board certified teachers, urges reform, and recalls Gov. Richard Riley’s call for modernizing teaching.
State Education Superintendent Inez Tenenbaum pushes to enroll thousands of low income children in 4 year old kindergarten as lawmakers allocate about 24 million for preschools in eight rural districts. Schools cite space concerns, Jasper County cites inadequate facilities, while money falls short of the 100 million sought and court guidelines. Tenenbaum and the department aim to launch the program despite objections.
Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa announces team assignments for the Aiken Standard. Business Manager Ellen C. Priest Production Director Phillip Yates Systems Manager J David Boyd and Circulation Director Scot Newcom are listed with contact details.
Column argues a $13 per hour package for big box stores reduces jobs and raises prices. Cites NYT editorial, studies showing teen and Black youth affected longest term. Features Ohn C. Goodman of the National Center for Policy Analysis and warns of job losses and weaker shopper options.
A SC resident argues against an NAACP boycott on state sports claiming it harms business and residents. He says the boycott fails and warns it could drive people from other states away and impact tourism and local events.
The author urges the NCAA to expand its ban on championship events in South Carolina citing the Confederate flag at the State House. They call for democracy nationwide and criticize ongoing symbolism affecting residents.
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