24 Sep 2003
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 2003
Page
1
Saturday newspaper highlights Discover Aiken County Living Working and Playing a 104 page full color guide to education business jobs horse events downtown life with maps and community contacts for newcomers and residents
Union officials representing about 450 employees at Advanced Glassfiber Yarn gathered in Aiken for four year contract renegotiations. AGY, invoking its Chapter 11 filing, seeks to raise retirement to 62 from 55, citing physically demanding work and an aging, downsizing workforce.
South Carolina argues the 2001 Choose Life plate does not violate free speech by promoting childbirth over abortion. Planned Parenthood counters the plate is private speech tied to the owner, not the state, as a federal appeals panel weighs the case.
Aiken County students in grades 3-8 surpass SC state PACT averages slightly yet English language arts scores fall sharply. Roberson notes math gains due to curriculum and teaching, but concerns remain as many students stay below basic. Testing period length and intertwined language arts standards affect outcomes.
Page 12A outlines how new federal law reshapes school funding and grade by grade distributions. Officials from the county and state calibrate per pupil numbers, class sizes, and reporting requirements.
Kennedy Middle School and peers voice frustration as the district's schools face a needs improvement label from the federal program. Despite high past reports, Kennedy failed to meet standards for disabled, low income, and African American students. Educators argue the ratings erode public trust in education.
The United Way family resource center pulled the plug on services for 20 children under 2 after a mold outbreak at the Barnwell Street site. City council paused tearing the building for 30 days while options are explored, with plans to relocate and resume care for the youngsters and continue therapy services.
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