Fewer students pass state math and English tests in South Carolina
South Carolina reports lower passing rates on the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards for elementary and middle schools last spring. English and math performances lag in a range of 60 to 80 percent, while science and social studies showed stronger results. The state notes test differences limit direct comparisons with 2008 results, as critics argue scoring changes inflate perceived progress.
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Charleston Education Network
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Legislators Seek Shakeup at Unemployment Agency
South Carolina lawmakers demand leadership overhaul at the Employment Security Commission over tax penalties on unemployment benefits. They push to place the agency in the governor’s cabinet as audits flag fund shortfalls, reporting errors, and treatment of stimulus funds.
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Aiken
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Legislative Audit Council
South Carolina House Accepts Three Week Furlough Plan
The South Carolina House voted to skip next week's session and take three furlough weeks before and after Easter March 30 to April 8. The measure aims to save over 150000 dollars in salaries mileage and meals lodging for 124 members, with the Senate not scheduling any furloughs.
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Woman sentenced to 18 years for DUI crash on coast
A South Carolina woman, Donna Sheedy, 61, received an 18 year prison term after pleading guilty to a drunken driving crash that killed motorcyclist Kenneth Temple, with a blood alcohol level of 0.27 percent. Sheedy has to report to jail in a month. Temple’s family received Sheedy’s apology.
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