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Tuesday, October 02, 2012  In 2012, South Carolina students improved on student scored and passage rates in most courses according to data released by the South Carolina Department of Education.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  State schools Superintendent Mick Zais says a waiver from key provisions of the No Child Left Behind law provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform education in South Carolina.

Friday, April 13, 2012  South Carolina Superintendent Mick Zais is asking legislative leaders to add $36 million for special education to the 2012-13 budget after a federal education agency denied his request to delay a funding cut.

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.

Friday, October 21, 2011  Nearly four out of five students passed South Carolina's high school exit exam on their first try last spring - a tiny increase over last year.

Friday, August 12, 2011  South Carolina's passing rate for students seeking a high school equivalency diploma has surpassed the national average for the first time.

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

Friday, May 27, 2011  A report on South Carolina's pilot project on privatizing school bus maintenance shows the contracted bus shop cost the state more money and required more direct state supervision than shops operated by the education agency.

Monday, May 09, 2011  The latest budget plan would allow the South Carolina Education Department to replace decades-old school buses that carry disabled students.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011  South Carolina teens under 18 will lose driving privileges if they drop out of school or skip too many classes under a bill heading to the House floor for debate.

Monday, April 04, 2011  Florence School District Four Chairwoman Rose Becote laid out the districts plan for improving its financial situation at a press conference Monday.

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.

Monday, February 28, 2011  There are more than 50,000 South Carolina teachers. Out of those tens of thousands, only five remain in the running for South Carolina's annual Teacher of the Year award and two are from our area.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011  In October, the South Carolina Department of Education started investigating the district for misusing federal funds.

Wednesday, January 05, 2011  Donald Tudor, Director of Transportation for the South Carolina Department of Education, says at this point he isn't too worried about the rising cost of diesel fuel. But the department is monitoring costs.