South Carolina Ranks 31st in Nation for Teacher Wages
The National Education Association reports SC teachers earned an average of $38,943 in 2001 02, up from 34th last year and below the national average of $44,499. California tops the list at $53,870, while South Dakota is last at $31,296. The state education department places averages around $1,000 higher. Spartanburg District 3 leads at $44,191. Jasper County trails at $33,056.
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Parental Worries on Safety and Media Influence Rise
Public Agenda survey shows most parents fear for children safety and exposure to drugs and alcohol. Experts note media content and billboards affect kids while parents struggle to balance rules and autonomy amid busy, mobile lives.
Public Agenda study on raising children and parental concerns
A Public Agenda report commissioned by State Farm finds 96 percent of 1,607 parents view parenting as wonderful despite worries about drugs, harm to children, and media influence. It notes television as a pervasive force and urges balanced parenting with love, while acknowledging independence as children grow.
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Two Midland Valley freshmen tied to school bombing plot
In April 2000 two Midland Valley High freshmen were arrested after reports of a plan to blow up the school on Hitler's birthday and the Columbine anniversary. One teen was released for lack of evidence. the other was placed on probation with a curfew.
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Robert ‘Turner Jr
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