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Presentation for the South Carolina Oversight Committee

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Efficiency review identifies measures that would result in significant savings for school districts

Four districts studied could save over $11 million over five years, study states Editor’s Note: Tidwell and Associates presented an overview of the…

SC students to be challenged to “Read Your Way to the Big Game”

Columbia – The SC Education Oversight Committee (EOC) today announced “Read Your Way to the Big Game,” a partnership with the athletic departments of…

Five South Carolina school districts awarded grants for innovation

Columbia – Five South Carolina school districts – Beaufort; Charleston; Clarendon 1; Colleton; and Jasper County School Districts, are the 2015…

New study shows SC students with military parent high achievers on state assessments

Federal dollars for military-connected students not coming to SC school districts due to under-collection and under-reporting Editor’s Note: The “…

EOC adopts statewide profile of the graduate

Columbia – At its February 9 meeting, the Education Oversight Committee (EOC) adopted the “Profile of the South Carolina Graduate”, a set of skills…

Dr. Bob Couch Newest Member of EOC

Columbia – Dr. Bob Couch, a state and national leader in career and technology education, has been appointed as the newest member of the South…

Over 12,000 students being served in 4K child development program; modest academic gains achieved over time

Publicly funded program for at-risk 4-year-olds needs to focus on quality while expanding, report finds Editor’s Note: Copies of the “Report on the…

Grants available to SC school districts to encourage innovative partnerships that improve student learning

Columbia – In January 2015, school districts will receive an invitation to apply for the SC Community Block Grants for Education Pilot Program, a…

EOC policy and budget recommendations focused on technology upgrades and instructional materials

EDITOR’S NOTE: The EOC held a full meeting today at 1:00 p.m. at the Blatt Building in Columbia. Recommendations to the budget were made at this…