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August 04, 2008
Back To School Resources
Charleston County students go back to school Tuesday, August 19, 2008. Here's what you need to know.
July 10, 2008
School takeover avoided
State Superintendent of Education Jim Rex said Wednesday the state will only take over school districts as a last resort.
July 09, 2008
Register for K4/5
If you haven’t already registered your child for kindergarten, do so now!
July 02, 2008
School Start Time Changes
Big changes this fall for some Charleston county students. High schoolers will get to sleep in a little longer, while elementary students will head to the bus stops earlier.
June 23, 2008
Possible Tax Increase
The Charleston County School Board is expected to give final approval to next year's budget, but it could mean you will pay more in taxes.
June 15, 2008
Teaching kids to cope with stress
Cardiologist Dr. John Kennedy says "we all have stress in our lives so if you can teach kids to manage it early, we can protect them from the chronic problems of stress later in life."
June 09, 2008
NAACP Rebukes School Board
The NAACP calls on Charleston County School board to publically sanction Arthur Ravenel.
May 30, 2008
NAACP Blasts Ravenel
The NAACP has called a comment supposedly made by Charleston County School Board Member Arthur Ravenel outrageous and is calling for his suspension or resignation.
May 28, 2008
Perfect Attendance
Graduating seniors across the state are being honored for their perfect attendance records.
May 22, 2008
Needle Sticking in School
A high school student faces a criminal charge after police say he pricked another student in the rear with a hypodermic needle.
May 20, 2008
Student Arrested
A West Ashley High School student faces assault charges accused of inappropriately touching a teacher.
May 19, 2008
Academic Magnet School Honors
It's top honors for the Academic Magnet High School in North Charleston. Newsweek magazine is giving it national recognition.
More scholarships for SC kids
The Higher Education Commission says more South Carolina college students are getting scholarships to attend school.
April 30, 2008
Coffee dangers during finals
Health experts warn more than a few cups a day can trigger anxiety, upset stomach and other ills.
April 02, 2008
School Dropout Rates
Different calculations are used to determine graduation and dropout rates. Drop out rates count the number of students who leave school and do not come back.
April 01, 2008
Graduation Rates
A new report shows some of the nation's largest cites are getting a failing grade when it comes to graduation rates. News 2 checked rates here in the Lowcountry.
March 26, 2008
Remotes in Classrooms
Some schools in Berkeley county are using remotes to help students learn.
March 19, 2008
Raw: Trooper misconduct video
New video has surfaced showing a South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper hitting a suspect with his car, sending him flying into the grass.
Charter School Funding
As the Charleston County School District continues to crunch numbers to find solutions to a 27-million-dollar budget crisis, focus is on a struggling charter school.
March 18, 2008
G’town schools settlement
The Georgetown County school board and the Justice Department talked about several possibilities to make changes, until they finally came up with one they agreed on.
March 12, 2008
Outdoor Classroom
James Island Elementary School is trying something new. They're heading outside to give students a hands-on educational experience.
March 11, 2008
Overcrowded Schools
School overcrowding remains a top priority for school district leaders in Dorchester District Two. Even with the opening of new schools, the district is still finding it difficult to keep up with growth.
March 07, 2008
Seat Belts on School Buses
Thursday’s local school bus accident has people talking about the lack of seat belts on school buses. We talked to advocates from both sides of the issue.
March 05, 2008
School Severe Weather Policy
During the threat of severe weather, local school districts says they have policeis in place to keep your child safe at school.
March 03, 2008
Save Jennie Moore
Plans are in the works to demolish Jennie Moore Elementary to build a new one, but, it won't go without a fight.
March 02, 2008
Students trade pens for clicker
Instant answers that let them know where they stand, while keeping students heads in the game. Student Jonathan Okada is a big fan of the new game show like education tool.
February 27, 2008
Healthy Foods In Schools
Local school districts are cooking up changes to provide healthy foods at your child's school.
February 26, 2008
After School Programs
The City of North Charleston is working to create after school programs to help cut down on crime.
February 20, 2008
Recalled Beef in Schools
According to the State Department of Education, many South Carolina schools did have the recalled beef in stock.
Teacher raises approved
A House committee has approved a plan to give teachers a raise, plus more money for classroom supplies.
