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Wednesday, April 24, 2013  A bill that would have put a psychologist in every South Carolina school has evolved into the creation of another study committee.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Some of South Carolina's top educators are being honored at the Statehouse.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The federal Education Department has approved Superintendent Mick Zais' plan for evaluating teachers and principals in South Carolina.

Sunday, February 24, 2013  The All-State Orchestra Festival gave people a chance to come out to a free concert.

Monday, December 10, 2012  South Carolina's education oversight panel recommends that legislators spend more on programs designed to draw high school students into teaching and fill slots in the state's neediest schools.

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

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  State education board members want to assure teachers they won't implement the Education Department's proposal to give teachers letter grades.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal over a South Carolina program that allows high school students to earn elective credit toward graduation through off-campus religious courses.

Friday, August 24, 2012  While their parents are learning to fight for the country, military kids at Fort Jackson are also hitting the books.

Friday, August 05, 2011  New Missouri law limits teacher-student contact online; some educators protest restrictions

Tuesday, April 05, 2011  South Carolina drivers could show their Gamecock pride with special license plates commemorating the baseball team's national championship under a bill approved in the House.

Monday, February 21, 2011  The goal of the fair is for teachers to take what they learned and incorporate that into their curriculum. The teachers say the fair not only benefits them, but also the students

Tuesday, September 28, 2010  Governor Mark Sanford, lawmakers and college officials discussing ways to make the state's public colleges and universities more affordable after several recent tuition hikes.

Thursday, February 04, 2010  Rex and several state educators came together Thursday to argue the need to increase the state's cigarette tax by $1.27 a pack.

Tuesday, December 02, 2008  Hundreds of educators, students and business leaders from across South Carolina are in Columbia to discuss ways to keep students in school and increase the state's graduation rate.