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Wednesday, January 23, 2013  A state board has approved an emergency regulation to keep school buses running in case unionized drivers in the Lowcountry go on strike.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  School bus drivers in Dorchester District 2 have authorized a strike as their contract negotiations continue.

Monday, December 10, 2012  Superintendent Mick Zais is presenting his plan for evaluating teachers and principals.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  The Beaufort County School District is installing video cameras on all of the district's 166 schools buses.

Monday, July 30, 2012  A former Anderson County councilman has pleaded guilty to mail fraud charges in connection with a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  South Carolina schools Superintendent Mick Zais wants to create a new, statewide district for failing schools.

Thursday, December 08, 2011  The South Carolina Board of Education says it will try to resolve a dispute with Superintendent Mick Zais before Christmas. Zais has refused to give the board the monthly report it wants on any federal grants above $10 million for which South Carolina schools are eligible.

Thursday, June 09, 2011  Fifteen South Carolina schools were added to a program for schools that face the possibility of state takeover due to their lack of academic progress.  The state Board of Education added 15 schools Thursday to the Palmetto Priority program, and released 20 after they showed improvement.

Thursday, June 09, 2011  The South Carolina Board of Education has asked the state school superintendent to reconsider his decision not to apply for federal education grants.  But Republican state schools chief Mick Zais said Thursday he will not change his position.

Tuesday, March 01, 2011  Some Horry County parents spoke at school board meeting over concerns about the graphic book "Push" that was turned into an Academy Award winning movie.  What do you think about keeping the book out of school libraries?

Monday, November 16, 2009  Medical examiner: Chicago School Board president committed suicide with gunshot to the head