Editorial urges NCLB reforms to boost national education
The piece cites Sen. Jim DeMint’s proposal Academic Partnerships Lead Us to Success Act for more state flexibility in federal funding while maintaining accountability. It argues current NCLB lacks uniform standards and calls for broader changes to ensure comparable student achievement across states.
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Sen. DeMint
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Energy saving bulbs promise eight year life
The writer recalls buying energy saving bulbs touted to last eight years and cut bills amid EU and Australia bans on incandescent lamps. Claims require sending barcode and receipt if bulbs fail early, a detail the author questions. They expect lower heat and cooling costs and plan to revisit the topic in 2015.
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Aiken Standard Publisher and Staff Listings
The article lists the Aiken Standard staff roles including Publisher Scott B Hunter Editor Jeffrey B Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T Zappa Business Manager Ellen C Priest Production Director Phillip Yates Systems Manager J David Boyd and Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson with contact emails.
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Common sense urged in South Carolina on education reform
Edgefield County assistant superintendent urges DeMint style reform at federal level and presses SC to revise its testing program. He advocates less testing, diagnostic results for teachers and parents, and rotating test subjects to free instructional time while boosting teacher pay. He cites Kentucky and Virginia examples and calls for state action before NCLB reauthorization.
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Sen. DeMint
NCLB
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Bush
Federal Department of Education
U.S. Secretary of Education
Margaret Spelling
South Carolina
Kentucky
Harcourt
Virginia
Congress
Letter Defends Midland Valley Preparatory School in Aiken County
Michelle Green, a Midland Valley Preparatory School teacher, denounces negative press as efforts by former employees to harm student achievement and staff reputation. She notes the school has earned PACT progress awards, undergone SLED and school board investigations, and urges constructive discourse. Letters to the Aiken Standard are welcome but may be edited.
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Midland Valley Preparatory School
SLED
Aiken
Letter lauds deputy who freed infant from car
A mother recounts calling 911 when her 6 month old was locked in a car. Deputy Pearson arrived quickly, freed the baby and sustained a minor arm cut, then calmed the distressed family, expressing gratitude and praise for the dispatcher and officer.
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Local organic options bloom in Aiken area
Several vendors offer organic produce in Aiken. Tuesday Market at Riley's Whitby Bull Restaurant serves produce from Global Organics. Aiken Organics at Timshel Gardens offers spring produce. many farmers use Certified Naturally Grown. supplies include compost and soil amendments from Seven Springs Farm.
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East Pine Log Road
South Africa
Global Organics
Frontier Products
AikenNaturals.org
Aiken Organics
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Highway 19
Aiken County
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Seven Springs Farm
Tomorrow Letters Local writers weigh in on topics
Local writers weigh in on Islam and the war in Iraq as public debate heats up. Readers share opinions on foreign policy, religion, and the impact of global events on daily life.
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Midland Valley Prep
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