Aiken schools receive 9 million for summer learning programs
The Aiken County Public School District secures 9 million dollars from the American Rescue Plan to fund K 12 summer and related programs across 2021 22 and 23. Superintendent King Laurence notes learning loss and access gaps while stressing phased expansion and multi year funding to boost after school and Saturday activities. Approximately 3 500 students enroll in these programs as teachers are offered competitive pay to meet high demand.
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American Rescue Plan
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Office of Federal Programs
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Hiring Signs Signal Slow Recovery in Aiken Restaurants
In Aiken the labor shortage persists despite improving unemployment figures. Diablo's Southwest Grill manager Mindy Matthews says applicants remain scarce and some hires vanish after a first shift. County unemployment fell from 3.6 to 3.0 percent while the state dropped to 3.6 percent, with 2,883 local openings at May end. Gov McMaster highlights federal benefit cuts as job growth accelerates, noting over 80 000 open positions.
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Richland Avenue
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Aiken County
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SRS advisory board shrinks as DOE blocks many applicants
Savannah River Site Citizens Advisory Board in Aiken has six members after the Energy Department rejected about 19 applicants for the coming year. Chairman Gregg Murray lamented the loss of volunteers, noting DOE HQ has refused membership, and praised a push to overhaul the process with a 2022 renewal. The six current members span Aiken Beaufort Burke and Richmond counties with two women aboard. next meeting is July 26.
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