Education reform push by Rex targets funding and tests
Rex travels across the state promoting reforms to recruit and retain teachers. He calls to scrap PACT, replace with end-of-course tests, implement formative assessments, and adopt a weighted funding model to aid disadvantaged students. He urges urgency as rural districts lag economically, with emphasis on equitable funding and school choice.
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S.C. General Assembly
South Carolina
Greater Aiken
Double Dipping at Parties Spreads Bacteria, Study Finds
Volunteers using Wheat crackers dipped into various dips show 3 to 6 double dips transfer about 10 000 bacteria from eater to dip sample on average. Aerobic bacteria were measured. researchers note risk not tested for flu or colds and advise small scoops to reduce contamination.
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Dawson
Food Safety
Stuents
Ney
Midland Valley NJROTC honors Cmdr Larry Schrade mentor to cadets
Cadets and staff honor Cmdr Larry Schrade in a Midland Valley High NJROTC sendoff reflecting his long service and impact. Alicia Archie credits him with guiding her from freshman year to student commanding officer, while Jessica Moody recalls initial stress and the push to persevere. Moody notes Schrade’s role as mentor and anchor and says she is grateful to be the last CO he works with. The tribute mentions his part time piloting for Sheriff Michael Hunt and the broader investment in the program and school.
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Alicia Archie
Schrade
Jessica Moody
Cmdr
Moody
Ruby
Michael Hunt
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