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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Senate's 2013-14 budget could buy $15 million worth of new school buses for South Carolina's aging fleet.

Monday, March 25, 2013  The state Department of Education is recognizing 662 of South Carolina's public schools for student achievement.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Thousands of students couldn't afford to go to college this school year because the U.S. Department of Education made changes to a popular loan program.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Nearly two dozen South Carolina schools and nonprofits statewide are receiving a total of $1.8 million in federal grants to provide students with before- and after-school programs.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  High school drop out rates are down across the Nation and in South Carolina.

Monday, January 14, 2013  The State Board of Education has disciplined 18 South Carolina teachers in the past two years for sexual offenses against students.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  Just in time for the Christmas season. South Carolina schools getting a lending hand when it comes to transporting students to school.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  South Carolina's education agency estimates it could cost $67 million to bring teachers' salaries back on track following several years of frozen salary schedules.

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Tuesday, September 11, 2012  More than 26 percent of adults in South Carolina lack a high school diploma, but all hope isn't lost.

Monday, September 10, 2012  South Kilbourne Elementary is being recognized by the United States Department of Education. The school is now a National Blue Ribbon School.

Monday, September 10, 2012  A dozen South Carolina school districts have told the U.S. Department of Education they plan to apply for a piece of $400 million in grants to be distributed nationwide.

Friday, August 24, 2012  The state Department of Education says the Beaufort County School District violated federal rules for treatment of disabled students.

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  Michael Johnson fought for his country. Now, he is fighting to pay for his education.

Friday, June 01, 2012  Thirty-three school districts in South Carolina have high school seniors graduating without missing a single day of school through their entire academic careers, according to the South Carolina Department of Education.