Editorial: Report cards as imperfect school comparators
State Education Department report cards offer basic school comparisons but rely on testing-only measures that omit many students and vary by grade. Authors argue for reform, noting unfair penalties for smaller districts, while praising Aiken County's overall progress and urging more resources for rural systems.
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State Department of Education
Aiken County
eThe High
Wagener Salley
Ridge Spring Monetta
S.C. General Assembly
Aiken Standard Staff List and Roles
The Aiken Standard staff directory lists Scott B. Hunter as editor Jeffrey B. Wallace as advertising director Zappa as business manager Ellen Priest as managing editor Himothy E. O Brian as production director Phillip Yates as systems manager J David Boyd as customer league manager Letitia Jefferson.
South Carolina Debates Open Records for Commerce Dept
Sen Hawkins urges FOI reforms to end secrecy at the Commerce Department. He argues public access to post deal books and an annual spending report would curb waste, protect trade secrets, and boost accountability for job creation in South Carolina.
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Department of Commerce
Commerce Department
South Carolina
Commerce
James Morris
Greenville County
Morris
Department
Thankful Cross Country Coach credits regional meet helpers
Aiken High School hosted the Region 3-AAAA cross country meet on Oct 27 with support from Dr. Randy Stowe and staff, Larry Milner, Perkins Construction, Virginia Hammond, Ellie Carlisle, Larry Clark, Amy Burnham, the Aiken County Sheriff's Department, Aiken Public Safety, Pat Cunisky, and parent volunteers. The coach praises these contributors for enabling a high quality event and a successful season for student athletes.
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Aiken High School
Aiken Middle School
Larry Milner
Perkins Construction
Virginia Hammond
Ellie Carlisle
Larry Clark
Amy Burnham
Aiken County Sheriff's Department
Aiken Public Safety
Pat Cunisky
Thought police on campus stir Colgate debate over sensitivity
Colgate University faced student protests after 70 students occupied the admission office for over seven hours over professor Barry Shain's email criticizing what he called overemphasis on minority and female sensitivity. The episode spotlights demands for mandatory sensitivity training and a broader push to reshape campus culture, including possible changes to sports, fraternities, and governance.
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Colgate University
New York
Barry Shain
Shain
Colgate
Han
Prof. Shain
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