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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  South Carolina's school districts may be able to sell advertisements on activity buses next school year.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  The state Supreme Court could finally decide whether South Carolina's public schools provide all of its children the opportunity to succeed.

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.

Thursday, January 19, 2012  One of South Carolina's poorest counties would become a single school district under a bill approved by the House.

Tuesday, August 02, 2011  Schools in Horry, Dillon and Marion counties are sharing $1.3 million in federal technology grants.

Friday, July 29, 2011  The South Carolina Department of Education released the district and school ratings from the federal Adequate Yearly Progress as part of the No Child Left Behind Act. The number of elementary and middle schools meeting all of their federal goals last school year was down to just 27 percent. 61 percent of them met all the goals in 2010.

Monday, May 30, 2011  Five South Carolina school districts are asking lawmakers to allow them to issue long-term bonds so they can pay day-to-day costs including teacher salaries.

Thursday, May 12, 2011  A bill has been drafted to consolidate schools in Florence School District 4, which is Timmonsville, with Florence School District 1.

Wednesday, May 04, 2011  South Carolina school districts would be required to consolidate some administrative tasks under a bill up for debate by a House education panel.

Tuesday, May 03, 2011  South Carolina school districts could get creative with the school day under a bill approved in the House.

Thursday, March 17, 2011  Fewer students graduated from high school on time in 2009, according to the annual report cards released by the South Carolina Department of Education.

Wednesday, March 02, 2011  A group of parents in Timmonsville are asking an important question. Can their school district survive?

Monday, February 07, 2011  There are currently 85 school districts in South Carolina in 46 counties. Now, in hopes of saving money, some local school districts are pushing to consolidate.

Monday, October 11, 2010  NewsChannel 15 has learned the Marion County Board of Education is moving to consolidate and streamline services of their three school districts.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010  South Carolina senators have agreed to let school districts withhold the annual pay raise for teachers and their supply money.