Star Academy aims to curb dropouts in Aiken County schools
The Aiken Standard reports a plan by Public Education Partners and the Aiken County School District to pilot Star Academy. The program would place up to 480 ninth and tenth graders in self-paced, accelerated high school work with dedicated teachers and an interactive computer lab. It aims to start in fall 2008 with an estimated $22 million cost over five years and seeks Gates Foundation funding.
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Advertising Leadership at Aiken Standard Reported
Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa and Business Manager Ellen C. Priest lead Aiken Standard operations with Circulation Director Scot Newcom and Systems Manager J. David Boyd named. Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson oversees client relations and inquiries.
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Controversy over Jesus ossuary tests faith and history
The column argues that a Jerusalem ossuary claiming Jesus bones, his wife Mary Magdalene, and their son challenges Christian belief yet does not negate the Resurrection. It notes the New Testament reports events as history and emphasizes the incarnate, spiritual nature of the risen Christ while honoring faithful witness.
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Busbee Elementary Responds To NCLB AYP Debate
Busbee Elementary School principal John Mills defends the school in a letter to the editor. He notes 100 percent testing including special education off grade level tests, cites a State Silver Award for PACT gains, and says the school is using restructuring to improve through a curriculum specialist and early release for collaboration.
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Aiken City Council considering RS-15 to PR zoning change
Letters from John V. Kelly warn that a developer seeks to rezone Douglas Drive parcels from RS-15 to Planned Residential altering frontage setback and density. The writer urges residents to contact their council member before a March 12 vote, fearing loss of neighborhood similarity.
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Trashing Undelivered Mail Sparks Postal Outcry in Aiken
Retired postal worker Michael Pantoja condemns a carrier’s disposal of undelivered mail in Aiken. He expects a removal but criticizes limited public notification and urges stricter screening and federal guideline adherence amid rate hike concerns.
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