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State outlines reading initiative amid achievement gaps
In Aiken County and statewide, student gains are noted but gaps persist especially for African American students and those on free lunch. State Superintendent Mick Zais highlights rising scores yet warns about English language arts declines from 78 to 68 percent between grades 3 and 8. A panel will study reading improvements with several agencies, while calls for more classroom funding and local input grow.
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