Editorial: End PACTs moving target in South Carolina schools
The South Carolina Education Accountability Act created PACT tests praised for rigor yet the annual report cards show grades dropping. Critics call the upwardly revised proficiency definitions a moving target that demotivates educators and skews results. Outgoing Supt Inez Tenenbaum urged a moratorium on the grading index while SCRG notes bias against public schools.
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S.C. General Assembly
Aiken County
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Linda Eldridge
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Inez Tenenbaum
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Aiken Standard Publisher Credits and Staff Roles
The Aiken Standard lists publisher Scott B. Hunter editor Jeffrey B. Wallace and staff across departments including Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom and Systems Manager J David Boyd as part of the newspaper’s organizational credits.
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Letters on dangerous dogs and owner responsibility
Susan Spence Beech argues that danger arises from unneutered dogs and owners who neglect training socialization and supervision. She urges temperamental testing, responsible ownership, and stronger leash laws to prevent attacks on people and animals.
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Susan Spence Beech
Aiken SPCA praises The Aiken Standard for show support
A letter thanks The Aiken Standard for covering the Aiken SPCA Westmuttster Dog Show. The writer credits the newspaper with helping the event reach a large audience of dog lovers and emphasizes the ongoing community support from staff, volunteers, donors, and local businesses. The thank you note notes the event’s four year run and the SPCA’s gratitude to the newspaper team.
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Westmuttster
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Translation Debate on Bible Alma and Virgin Word
A letter from Lester Welch, Ph.D., challenges Mr. Collins on biblical translation. He argues misrendering almah as parthenos in Isaiah 7 14 led to virgin in English and questions calling this minor. Welch urges separation of faith from verifiable science and stresses testable facts.
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Collins
Jesus
Al-Qaida biggest winner in election column
A column argues that al Qaida and related Islamist factions profited from last week’s election, claiming they view the results as proof of U S weakness. It warns of jihadist plans, European threats, and a potential Iraq withdrawal scenario linked to the Iraq Study Group report.
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America
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Israel
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Tony Blair
Paris
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Syria
Iran
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