Back to school memories and life lessons
A humorous column argues school teaches practical life skills beyond math and reading. It riffs on algebra usefulness for homeruns, classic literature, gym class tactics, world history game shows, spelling stakes, and biology dissection, ending with a cheeky nod to Sammy Sosa.
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Tenenbaum to lend voice to group
Inez Tenenbaum joins the Legislature created Education Oversight Committee as a nonvoting member to link the Education Department and the panel. The year 2001 report card on schools and districts is due in November with the department responsible for data and mailings to about 700000 students.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Inez ‘Tenenbaum
Education Department
Jo Anne Anderson
Anderson
Dress code helps instructors avoid swimming embarrassment
A reader letter discusses swimwear guidelines for instructors citing safety and distraction concerns. A former Red Cross instructor argues dark functional suits are essential and suggests employers provide explicit dress codes to prevent embarrassment.
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American Red Cross
Piedmont Park
Aging bus fleet prompts push for replacement plan
About 500,000 riders rely on a state bus fleet with 60 percent of 5,600 buses over 10 years old or having 100000 miles. Lawmakers consider a six year replacement cycle at $243 million as districts report maintenance problems and safety concerns.
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Merita Allison
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Allison
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Lexington
Jim Gladden
Gladden
Fred House
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Richland
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Education Department
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