Schools push healthier lunches amid obesity concerns in Aiken district
In Aiken County schools, nutrition efforts drive universal free breakfasts at Oakwood Windsor and Corbett Middle. District leaders stress breakfast improves attendance and learning, while vending machines fund activities and must align with USDA guidelines.
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Aiken Middle School
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A.L. Corbett
Aiken County
Bill Gallman
South Aiken High School
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Aiken High School
Joe Padget
USDA
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ACT scores rise in Aiken County as curriculum focus grows
South Carolina sees ACT average around 19 with Pickens County at 22.3 and Florence 4 at 15. More students take the test as colleges accept both ACT and SAT. Students with four years of English and three in math social studies and science posted 19.7 versus 17.9 for others.
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Pickens County
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South Carolina
Inez Tenenbaum
ACT
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Department of Education
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