Teacher Recruitment Retention Task Force work to improve education in S.C.
The state is looking for ways to recruit and retain teachers in public schools.
The state is looking for ways to recruit and retain teachers in public schools.
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Teen accused of bringing loaded gun to Lower Richland H.S. arrested
A 17 year old Lower Richland High School student is charged after police say he brought a loaded, stolen gun on school property
Back-to-School supplies getting more expensive
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) Many students in the midlands will be returning to the classroom in the next few weeks and inflation is driving up cost for school supplies. The national retail federation is predicting inflation will add 40 percent more this year to the cost of school supplies. The federation also reports compared to the past three years 40% of…
Survey ranks SC as 6th worst state in the nation for racial equality in the classroom
One survey suggests South Carolina is not making the grade when it comes to racial equality in the classroom.
Death toll in Uvalde Texas elementary school shooting rises
Authorities say 19 children, 2 adults have now died dozens more injured including 2 responding officers
The death toll in the Texas Elementary school rises to 18 children and 2 adults killed when authorities say the an 18 year old gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary school Tuesday morning.
Newberry High School moves to e-learning after neighborhood shootings
NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – The Newberry County School district will be moving Newberry High School to e-learning for all classes on Monday, May 23. This comes after multiple teens were shot in a Newberry County neighborhood. The school district says out of an abundance of caution all classes will meet at the scheduled time via Google Meet. Students who…
Update: Lexington County Deputies say White Knoll HS is secure after lockdown due to possible security threat
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–UDPDATE- According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, the White Knoll High School campus is secure. Deputies say they have identified and located a student associated with the potential security threat. Investigators are interviewing that student. According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, they are on site at the White Knoll High School campus in response to tips about…
South Carolina DHEC pushes Test-To-Stay program for schools
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – South Carolina school districts are being urged to adopt the ‘Test-To-Stay’ program for students. The extra push comes today from South Carolina DHEC as advisors say it will keep children in the classroom longer. The program allows rapid antigen tests or PCR tests that have a quick 24 hours or less turn around time to be…
SCDPS reminds drivers to be on the lookout near bus stops and school zones
As students head back to school this month, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety is reminding drivers to be on the lookout for kids near school zones and bus routes.
Judge asked to toss South Carolina private school money ban
Private schools and colleges have asked a federal judge to strike down the provision in South Carolina’s constitution that bars public money for private and religious schools.
