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

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.

Monday, September 24, 2012 

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

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.

Monday, February 27, 2012  Three school bus accidents in the last two weeks are starting to lead to concern.

Thursday, February 02, 2012 

Thursday, November 10, 2011  More of South Carolina's schools and school districts reached "excellent" status on their 2011 state report cards, as areas of high poverty smashed stereotypes to claim their spot among the state's best. On the flip side, however, several districts slid backward into the bottom tier, and dozens of schools seem stuck at the bottom.

Thursday, June 23, 2011  A new report shows fewer students dropped out of South Carolina's public schools last year.

Thursday, January 14, 2010  Adam Cox was fired after being accused of using excessive force against a student.