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Wednesday, May 29, 2013  A federal judge has set a trial date for a case challenging how three school administrators enforced the dress code at a Sumter County middle school.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley met with school administrators from across South Carolina as part of continued talks on education funding reform.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Five South Carolina schools are being honored as South Carolina's best.

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, October 16, 2012  October is National Anti-Bully Month.

Thursday, May 24, 2012  A Ridgeview High School coach was arrested Wednesday after being accused of sexual conduct with a student, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department.

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

Tuesday, December 20, 2011  The Legislative Black Caucus along with education and civil rights leaders plan to protest decisions by Superintendent Mick Zais to refuse to take federal grant money.

Thursday, November 03, 2011  More than 500 educators, business leaders and legislators from across South Carolina are gathering in Columbia to discuss how schools can compete globally.

Friday, May 27, 2011  Advocates for South Carolina schools plan to go after up to $50 million in federal grant money even though the state schools chief refuses to pursue the cash.  The South Carolina Association of School Administrators and the School Boards Association plan to ask Republican Superintendent Mick Zais to change his mind. But the groups said Friday if he doesn't decide to pursue so-called Race to the Top grants, the groups will try to apply for the money themselves.

Sunday, April 24, 2011  About two dozen South Carolina schools are launching a bullying prevention program that involves teachers, students and parents working together.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  Four South Carolina schools will be named Palmetto's Finest for 2011.

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Tuesday, July 13, 2010  South Carolina Association of School Administrators is challenging the state’s Freedom of Information Act.