Editorial: Vouchers may not be a good idea
The Supreme Court ruling allowing public funds to aid private school enrollment prompts debate over constitutionality and practicality. Critics warn vouchers may drain public schools and distort education, while supporters argue parental choice. The Cleveland model offers 2250 dollars max for low income families, but broader adoption raises questions about guidance, admissions, and tuition inflation.
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Supreme Court
Cleveland
South Carlina
United States
Aiken Standard Staff Directory Lineup
A list of editorial and production leadership at the Aiken Standard includes Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Ellen C. Priest Managing Editor Timothy E. O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Deborah Dyches Systems Manager J David Boyd Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson and others.
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Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Ellen C. Priest
Timothy E. O’briant
J. David Boyd
Letitia Jefferson
After 9 11 Charity Funds Face Fraud Questions
Bill O Reilly hosts a Fox News segment critiquing post 9 11 charity relief. The New York Times reports about nearly a billion dollars held by charities for delayed disbursement. Red Cross and United Way funds sit idle amid concerns of misused donations and weak oversight.
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New York Times
Red Cross
League
Robin Hood Relief Fund
United Way
Stariing
World Trade Center Relief Fund
America
IRS
Charles Rossetti
Unicef
People
Ethical Treatment of Animals Organization
San Diego
Calif
San Francisco
Osama bin Laden
Title IX and the fight for fair athletic opportunity
Linda Wharton argues on the thirtieth anniversary of Title IX that gender equity in college sports has transformed female participation from near invisibility to widespread varsity access. She contends critics overlook gains, notes continued disparities, and calls for balanced budgets without slashing men’s sports.
Aiken Letter Urges Keeping Sunday Alcohol Ban
Local reader Ron Brennema argues against Sunday alcohol sales in Aiken, urging the city to remain "a city of character" and to restrict sales and consumption on the Lord's Day, comparing to Charleston, Columbia and Greenville.
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Aiken
Charleston
Columbia
Greenville
Ron Brennema
Downs murder case sparks calls for death penalty
A reader argues for lethal injection in Downs case, comparing to spies revealing secrets. They urge a harsher punishment for killing children and push for a fair, decisive internet. Aiken, Cordaro Starlings.
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Downs
Cordaro Starlings
Aiken
Treasure Reuse Idea at Aiken County Swap Shop
Town recycling official urges reuse of discarded items. He recalls salvaging a mirror at cost and describes Berkeley County Swap Shop rules restricting goods, limits, and forms to aid residents while easing center staff burden.
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Berkeley County
Aiken County
Aiken Standard invites Letters to the Editor submission
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