Local educators attend Dropout Summit in Columbia
More than 900 educators, students, business and nonprofit leaders gathered in Columbia for the statewide Dropout Summit launching the Graduation Matters campaign. Alli son Kennamer from Silver Bluff High School shared her mentoring experiences with ninth graders, highlighting input from students who risk dropping out.
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Dropout rate concerns spur academy plans in S C
The Aiken Standard reports on dropout concerns in South Carolina district S C 7 with Hubbard calling for consistent strategies and a four year horizon to gauge ninth grade programs. At Silver Bluff bornscheuer details a freshman academy now in its third year showing early success in exit exams and reduced failures and suspensions.
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South Carolina House adopts roll-call vote rules in session
The South Carolina House approved rules to require more roll-call votes amid criticism that lawmakers are not on the record. In Anderson County a carpet fiber plant is closing at month end, affecting 170 workers as housing demand slows. Shaw Industries Group Inc. cites plant closure due to weaker housing market but notes expanded production elsewhere.
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