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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.

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

Tuesday, November 01, 2011  South Carolina students' scores on national math and reading tests haven't changed much in two years and continue to hover below the national average.

Thursday, September 15, 2011  One Midlands school is receiving national recognition for raising its student achievement.  Gadsden Elementary in Richland School District One has been named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  The U.S. Department of Education says $143 million of federal bailout money meant for South Carolina's public schools will be doled out to the other 49 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.  South Carolina is the only state not to receive its share of $10 billion passed by Congress last August for teaching jobs.

Friday, December 10, 2010  US Education officials confirm that Virginia Tech's response to 2007 shooting rampage broke law

Wednesday, March 24, 2010  South Carolina students' reading scores on federally standardized tests continue to hover below the national average.