Editorial Declining debate not best for Moore
The piece urges Sen. Tommy Moore to reconsider skipping the NAACP convention debate with Gov. Mark Sanford. It argues the NAACP forum in Augusta is a reachable, influential venue and crossing the Savannah River could help Moore win broader support. It warns refusal may alienate AfricanAmerican voters and allies essential to his governor bid.
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Editor's Corner remembers a beloved downtown oak
In a personal reminiscence, Jeffrey B. Wallace laments the loss of a longtime friend, an aging oak at Hamp ton Avenue and Chesterfield Street. He recalls daily greetings, city cutting its trunk, and calls for a replacement to preserve Aiken's ambience for future generations.
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South Carolina must speed up to raise NAEP results
Dr Frank Roberson urges faster action in South Carolina to lift fourth grade NAEP reading and math performance. He recommends diagnostic testing aligned to standards, reducing the number of assessed standards, and using test data to tailor lessons, arguing 2010 targets require swift statewide reform. He serves as associate superintendent for Instructional Services in Edgefield County and may be reached for publications.
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Protect Aiken County Trees Urges Local Ordinance
Aiken residents urge protecting trees with a local ordinance citing benefits to well being and mood. They point to live oaks on South Boundary and Richland Avenue, Hitchcock Woods, Hopelands Gardens, and stress the need for preserving shade and beauty in daily life.
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Letter to the Editor on PACT results and education
A reader urges action on PACT scores below basic and No Child Left Behind standards. The writer calls for teaching beyond test scores, emphasizing critical thinking, life achievement, and shared responsibility among students, parents, educators, and citizens. Mention of USC Aiken School of Education and the Aiken Alliance of Black School Educators Diversity in Education Conference for Community Empowerment.
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