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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 2021
Page
11
The Aiken Standard traces its origins to 1867 with publisher Rhonda Overbey and executive editor John Boyette guiding the paper. News editor Holly Kemp oversees reporting and editorial content.
The guest editorial argues SC needs less hysteria and more help on vaccination outreach. It notes low SC rates and praises public health workers and ambassadors including Gov. Henry McMaster for promoting vaccines while condemning conspiracy rhetoric and overreach. Post and Courier, Charleston.
Jack DeVine and his wife Peggy in Aiken describe Uganda Spirit funding K-12 schooling in Uganda while arguing against NEA and AFT push for expanded critical race theory and ethnic studies. The piece laments polarization, defends early education neutrality, and warns of race-politicized curricula shaping children's views. It notes DeVine's background as a retired nuclear industry executive and Navy veteran.
A discussion on the need for future-oriented education across ages from preschool to high school. Emphasizes mission-driven institutions, early career readiness, and progressive skill development as students matriculate, linking education to evolving workforce demands and the history of work-based learning in American high schools since 1821.
Dr Frank Roberson argues internship programs benefit students and industry by building essential future ready skills. He lists critical thinking creativity collaboration communication and more including technology literacy and leadership potential, stressing intentional professional development ahead of student preparation.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters up to 500 words with writer address and daytime phone for verification. Include a brief headline. Email to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor P.O. Box 456 Aiken SC 29801. Publication discretionary.
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