Strong Opinions On Sex Education Issue In Aiken County
Aiken County residents favor teaching birth control methods and abstinence in middle schools according to USC Aiken Survey Research Service. Board chooses abstinence only policy, influenced by a health advisory committee and state legislation. Superintendent Dr. Brooks supports the decision amid mixed public opinion.
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Aiken Standard USCA Poll Raises School Board Debate
The Aiken Standard reports on a USCA poll about middle school sexual education and political views. A local school board member, Inease Wil, defends her stance citing religious beliefs as a factor. The piece notes uncertainty about poll details and respondent knowledge.
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Aiken County Teachers Salaries Ranked in State Study
Aiken County ranks 32nd in the state for teacher salaries among 91 districts. The average teacher salary in 1987-88 and 1988-89 estimates is 25220 dollars, with Marion lowest at 20049 and Spartanburg District at 27960. district officials advocate higher pay to retain staff and support public education.
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USCA Poll on Teacher Salaries and Attraction
Aiken Standard reports on a USCA poll about teacher pay. Respondents are asked whether salaries should rise to match top Southeast districts to attract the best teachers or whether money is not the answer. Brooks comments suggest districts with high salaries attract the best teachers.
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School bus worries cited in broad critique
Officials complain about factors beyond control such as routes and driver shortages driving negative ratings. Mrs Slay urges evaluating schools directly before broad judgments, noting disputes over policies and moral issues in the debate.
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Poll Methodology and Sampling Details
The population for this telephone survey comprises registered county voters who own telephones in Aiken County. A random sample of 424 voters was selected via random-digit dialing with multiple call attempts and replacement to reduce nonresponse. The response rate reached 78 percent and the sampling error for 424 respondents is within 4.8 percent, increasing as the sample shrinks. The USCA Survey Research Source Staff conducted the study with students from Dr. Robert Botsch’s courses assisting in questionnaire development and testing.
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Public schools as tomorrow's poll topic in Tome county
Tomorrow's ballot will ask Tome County voters whether to raise property taxes to boost school funding and per pupil spending. The measure targets fiscal support for local public schools and outlines potential tax implications for residents.
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