Fulmer Named South Carolina Teacher of the Year
Jason Fulmer, 26, a third grade teacher at Redcliffe Elementary, is chosen as South Carolina Teacher of the Year. He will travel the state over the next year promoting public education, while addressing budget cuts and educator support amid statewide K-12 challenges.
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Jason Fulmer
South Carin
Redcliffe
Fulmer
Columbia
Teresa Pope
Mark Sanford
Inez Tenenbaum
Circle K
Usc Aiken
South Carolina
Aiken Standard Staff Roster Listing Editorial Leaders
The Aiken Standard names Scott B. Hunter advertising director Jeffrey B. Wallace advertising chief Art Zappa business manager Ellen Priest managing editor Timothy E. O Briant production director Phillip Yates circulation director Scot Newcom circulations chief and carries other newsroom roles.
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Jeffrey B. Wallace
Art Zappa
Ellen
Priest
Timothy E. O'Briant
Phillip Yates
Scot Newcom
Meaning of patriotism in a divided era not in doubt
In the wake of the Iraq war a columnist argues patriotism has diverse meanings. He honors sacrifice and service while defending free speech and civic duty, urging reflection on Memorial Day and the Constitution as guiding ideals. He condemns attempts to erode religious liberty and praises the democratic heritage.
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Iraq
United Flight 98
Dixie Chicks
Bunker Hill
Valley Forge
Middle East
Citadel
de Tocqueville
Restore Area I director of operations role in Aiken County schools
A former assistant superintendent urges the School Board to keep the Area I director of operations position. He argues the large area needs full-time support, cites workloads faced by superintendent David Caver, and warns that reducing staff could hinder timely response to citizen concerns. He questions the budget impact of the salary cut.
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Aiken County
Larry Murphy
Area I
David Caver
Lamback
Aiken County Public Schools
Letters to Editor Policy Details for Aiken Standard
The notice requests brevity in letters to the editor and requires the writer’s signature, mailing address, and daytime and home telephone numbers for verification. It instructs letters be addressed to Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802, with email to swallace aikenstandard.com and fax to 803 648 6052.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken
S.C
Swallace
Aikenstandard
Blame and Solutions for Public School Testing
Dr. Frank G. Roberson argues that federal and state lawmakers shoulder the blame for excessive standardized testing while praising teachers' daily observational notes. He urges parental and district action to reduce test volume and improve education without stifling teacher talent.
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Lauren
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