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College Board to assign “Adversity Score” to test takers SAT results

CNN —The nonprofit group that administers the SAT said Thursday it will assign a score to students who take the test to reflect their social and economic backgrounds. The new score — first reported by the Wall Street Journal — comes amid heightened scrutiny that colleges are facing over the admissions process and the diversity of their student bodies. The…

The future of education may be four letters: ABii

Tyler Ryan learns about how an AI robot is changing the ways kids learn core skills

    COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – According to Van Robotics founder and creator of ABii Laura Boccanfuso, Ph.D, proficient math skills have fallen sharply in schools across the Country in recent years, and South Carolina students are among the worst when it comes to basic skills.  This staggering information is what lead Boccanfuso to take ten years of research at…

American Dream: The Big Three of Social Media

Social Media expert Brett Watts joined Tyler Ryan to talk social media marketing

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – If you own or manage a small business, you at least understand the need for social media as part of your marketing plan – but actually understanding how to harness the power of Facebook, Instagram, and the others can be a very daunting task. According to Brett Watts, the owner of a digital advertising agency called…

Special Olympics South Carolina State Summer Games held this weekend

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It was a big weekend for some athletes in South Carolina. The Special Olympics South Carolina State Summer Games took place over the weekend at Fort Jackson. The summer games kicked off Friday as law enforcement officers ran the Flame of Hope across the state. The Torch Run ended  at the Solomon Center at Fort Jackson to start the opening…