Aiken County Schools face huge quarantine challenge
Over 4 000 students are quarantined in Aiken County Public Schools with 298 testing positive for COVID-19 during Aug 2 to Aug 28. Superintendent King Laurence says districts may shift to remote learning if schools lack adults to operate safely. 23 330 students and 3 371 employees are in the district.
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South Carolina 2020 21 Report Card Shows Pandemic Impact
State education officials released the 2020 21 report card on Sept 1 detailing standardized test scores graduation rates and school conditions across South Carolina The data offer a first look at how COVID 19 affected students with scores and outcomes varying by district and grade level
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State report card shows pandemic drop in student test scores
The Palmetto State faces struggles in meeting expectations as standardized tests reveal declines since 2018. In 2021 only 42.8 percent met English arts and 37.383 percent met math standards for grades 3 to 8, with science also slipping after 2019 baselines. Superintendent Molly Spearman cautions about ongoing impact while urging in person learning.
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South Carolina Supreme Court weighs school mask mandate cases
The South Carolina Supreme Court heard arguments in two challenges to a state rule limiting districts to require masks for students and staff. The disputes arose as cases surge and hospitals strain, with one suit targeting a city over a state of emergency and mask use, and the other from Richland School District 2 seeking relief pending a ruling.
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Wilson urges Biden Harris resign over Afghanistan chaos
US Rep Joe Wilson called for the resignation of President Biden and Vice President Harris and the firing of Defense, State, and National Security Advisors. He cited leadership failures, the Kabul evacuation, and Americans left behind, urging replacements who can handle the job. Additional GOP lawmakers echoed impeachment or resignation calls amid the Afghanistan withdrawal.
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