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February 14, 2009
Arizona district cuts school week to save cash
An Arizona school district has decided to shorten the school week from five days to four in an effort to save cash.
February 11, 2009
School districts face increasing class sizes
School districts across the state may soon be faced with increasing class sizes to save money.
February 10, 2009
Charleston county plans to increase class sizes
If your child attends school in charleston county, they will have more students in their class next year. Monday night, the school board voted on a plan to increase class sizes by one or two students in elementary and middle school grades.
Charleston Co. schools to keep substitute teachers
The Charleston County School District decided against its initial idea to eliminate short-term substitute teachers to save about a half a million dollars for its ailing budget.
February 05, 2009
Teacher furloughs, lower salaries up for debate
State Schools Superintendent Jim Rex has urged legislators to pass the measure quickly, saying districts need the flexibility to survive state budget cuts.
January 26, 2009
South Carolina colleges fear more budget cuts
The Post and Courier of Charleston reported Monday that Clemson University President James Barker worries the cuts already ordered could hurt schools’ academic reputations.
January 21, 2009
School redesign plan to close five Charleston County Schools
Charleston County Superintendent Dr. Nancy McGinley announced moments ago that five schools will close as part of an effort to save money.
January 19, 2009
District to release consolidation plans Wednesday
The Charleston County School district will release its final recommendations for School Redesign Wednesday.
January 16, 2009
Berkeley County Superintendent’s last day
Friday is Berkeley County Superintendent Dr. Chester Floyd’s last day on the job.
January 12, 2009
Community wants answers about toxic air in schools
Community members along with several environmental organizations are asking governmental agencies to investigate schools recently ranked in a USA Today study of schools with toxic air pollution.
January 03, 2009
Clemson Lawsuit Delayed
Clemson University lawyers want a federal judge to lift a stay they requested for just long enough to have lawyers for a former board secretary disqualified.
December 14, 2008
Board introduces new superintendent
By a unanimous vote, the Berkeley County Board of Education Wednesday selected Dr. Anthony Parker as its new superintendent to replace Dr. Chester Floyd who is retiring January 20.
December 10, 2008
Charleston county school district furloughs 500 employees
Strains on the economy are impacting local school districts. Because of projected budget shortfalls, Charleston County School District is planning to furlough 500 employees during the holiday season.
December 04, 2008
Possible school closings in Charleston County
School district to announce which schools may be closing.
December 03, 2008
Families weigh college costs
The credit crunch is forcing many of your to rethink how you’re going to pay for college. A new study says nearly every state including South Carolina receives failing grade when it comes to college affordability.
November 24, 2008
Five Charleston county schools gain partial magnet status
Five Charleston County Schools will open as partial magnet schools next year. It’s part of a plan to give parents more choice.
November 13, 2008
Mandatory unpaid leave for education employees
State schools Superintendent Jim Rex sent an e-mail to employees Wednesday explaining the mandatory furloughs.
November 11, 2008
Attendance lines changes impact 12 Berkeley county schools
If you live in Berkeley county, your child may be going to a different school next year. Tuesday night, the Berkeley County School Board is expected to approve new attendance lines for the district, which will impact 12 schools.
November 10, 2008
Education leaders push for private funding for public schools
Education leaders are hoping to prevent budget cuts from having an impact on public education. Later this week, State Education Superintendent Jim Rex will have a meeting to discuss ways local foundations can help public education, an effort to increase private money to help with funding shortages.
November 07, 2008
Falling fuel prices to keep school buses running
This summer, state officials worried that the state Education Department’s fuel fund could fall $20 million short.
November 06, 2008
School consultant paid $1200 a day
Is it wasteful spending or a sound education investment? You asked News 2 to look into why an educational coach is being paid 12-hundred tax payers dollars a day in Charleston county.
October 29, 2008
YOU ON 2: Moultrie Middle holds mock election
This week, students at Moultrie Middle School are learning about the democratic process first-hand by participating in the National Student and Parent Mock Election.
October 22, 2008
Hands on training for TTC students
Trident Technical College launches its Internet radio station Wednesday with a kickoff celebration for students, faculty and the public.
October 15, 2008
High School AYP results due out today
The state will release Adequate Yearly Progress reports today for the state’s high schools.
October 14, 2008
Rex renews push for stronger penalties for teacher sex abuse
Rex has advocated measures to prevent and punish cases of students abused by adults since last fall, following a nationwide Associated Press investigation.
October 10, 2008
Citadel tradition continues today
One of the time-honored traditions at The Citadel is when a senior, after enduring three years of military training, finally receives his class ring.
October 02, 2008
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens stages Autumn on the Ashley “A Lowcountry Horticulural Fair”
September 24, 2008
School bus monitors
With recent reports of alleged abuse and inappropriate behavior on school busses involving special needs students, a Lowcountry father says he wants to get the word out to parents that they have options available to ensure more supervision on school busses.
September 23, 2008
The possibility of some schools closing has parents concerned
The Charleston County School District is considering closing schools. The district has not made a decision as to which schools, but parents in the Awendaw-McClellanville community are worried.
September 18, 2008
Coastal Carolina fraternity, sorority suspended
he Conway school says it investigated Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and Gamma Phi Beta after hearing about the parties and suspended the organizations for at least this semester.
