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Reading readiness discussed during education overhaul debate

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – State senators discussed the overhaul of the state’s education system Wednesday (3/13). Members of the State Education Subcommittee met to discuss the state’s reading curriculum. The Reading Readiness Program is part of the senate’s larger education reform bill. Educators who were there say it is critical that reading skills be implemented at an early age. Categories:…

Blythewood HS teacher surprised with “Teacher of the Year” nomination

BLYTHEWOOD, SC (WOLO) – A midlands teacher got a big surprise Tuesday (3/12) morning. Blythewood High School’s teacher Sue Weems was named one of the finalists for “South Carolina Teacher of the Year.” Ms. Weems teaches tenth and eleventh grade English and has also published fifty short stories for children. The teacher of the year will be selected on May…