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Monday, February 11, 2013 

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  A Senate panel has advanced a bill that expands students' educational options within public schools.

Thursday, February 09, 2012  Several Democratic senators are accusing state Superintendent Mick Zais of truancy in what the Republican schools chief calls a blatant partisan attack.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010  The administration of South Carolina's incoming education superintendent says the state's failure to land $143 million in federal money may not harm classrooms.  But the outgoing schools chief forecasts it could lead to difficult days.

Wednesday, December 08, 2010  Outgoing South Carolina Superintendent of Education Jim Rex is getting a thank you for his work.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010  About 7,000 students participated in the annual survey released Tuesday. The more than 40 percent participation rate was the highest in the survey's three years.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010  What do you think about single gender schools?

Thursday, November 25, 2010  South Carolina Superintendent of Education Jim Rex says he's proud of the innovations and progress made during his tenure in spite of the Great Recession.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010  South Carolina's outgoing school chief says he's proud of the innovations and progress made during his tenure in spite of the Great Recession.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010  South Carolina's public schools chief is viewing an education documentary and leading a discussion on education reform in the state capital.

Tuesday, October 05, 2010  State Superintendent Jim Rex says more students made A's, B's and C's and that fewer students flunked the tests that cover English I, Algebra I, Physical Science and U.S. History.

Monday, September 13, 2010  Jim Rex, who opposed state Sen. Vincent Sheheen in the three-way primary for the Democratic nomination in June, held a news conference in Columbia on Monday and announced his decision on Twitter.

Friday, September 10, 2010  Outgoing Education Superintendent Jim Rex says his final budget recommendation includes a cost-of-living raise for teachers.

Friday, August 06, 2010  Outgoing South Carolina school superintendent Jim Rex says his replacement will face a continuing funding crises.

Tuesday, August 03, 2010  According to the "Adequate Yearly Progress" report, things are looking up for South Carolina schools.