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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 2013

Page

12

Definition of Absolute and Growth Performance Ratings

The text defines two Education Accountability Act 1998 ratings. Absolute Performance uses the percentage of students meeting standards on the state assessment. Growth Performance compares current student results to the prior year to measure academic progress.

School Ratings and New Assessment Structure Planned

The article explains district and school ratings based on student performance and subgroups such as low income and English learners. It notes August releases and an upcoming online report card for all schools, offering a comprehensive view for parents and the public.

State Department

Horses Escape Enclosures Near Couchton injure one in crash

Reports say several horses escaped Thursday night near Couchton. Authorities arrived around 9 p.m. to roundup the animals and a car struck at least one horse. No further details were available at press time.

Couchton

Mental health roundtable discusses barriers and needs

The session centered on how to handle guardianship and conservatorship, involuntary commitment, and funding gaps. Attendees, including providers and consumers, urged more resources, education, professionalism, and in-house mental health staff for police, with questions on indigent care and reporting to state authorities.

Little Cummings

Community calls for dialogue on mental health care access

Teddy Kulmala notes residents’ frustration at scarce mental health services in Aiken County. Encourages public input as community advocates demand clearer processes to obtain help for loved ones and local providers increase dialogue.

Cummings Aiken County Teddy Kulmala Aiken Standard Williston Clemson University

Kerry heads to Geneva signaling Iran progress

Iran's chief negotiator announced progress at talks with six powers on capping nuclear work in exchange for sanctions relief. Secretary Kerry plans to join in Geneva on Friday to help narrow differences, signaling a potential deal though full success remains uncertain.

Kerry Geneva Iran State Department Amman Jordan

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