South Carolina

News, analysis, and opinion about K-12 education in South Carolina
Federal Primary Update: Oklahoma Chief Janet Barresi Loses; Plus S.C. Results
Janet Barresi, the current Oklahoma state superintendent, was walloped in the state's GOP primary Tuesday, by former state board member, Joy Hofmeister.
Alyson Klein, June 25, 2014
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States Promotion of 3rd Graders Tied to Reading Scores Under New S.C. Law
Third graders in South Carolina who cannot demonstrate reading proficiency on a state test will be held back starting in the 2017-18 school year, according to legislation just signed by the governor.
Liana Loewus, June 12, 2014
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Standards & Accountability South Carolina Chief's Primaries Head to Run-Offs; Zais-Backed Candidate Out
The primary races in the South Carolina superintendent's election are headed to June 24 run-offs, with two Republicans and two Democrats set to face each other.
Andrew Ujifusa, June 11, 2014
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Standards & Accountability South Carolina Dumps Common Core But 'Doesn't Have Time' to Do Major Rewrite
The Palmetto State is fast-tracking its new standards so they're ready for legislative approval in January.
Catherine Gewertz, June 11, 2014
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Standards & Accountability North Carolina's Common-Core 'Repeal' Bills, Through the State Chief's Eyes
Will North Carolina be the next state to step back from the common core, and how does its state superintendent feel about the recent activity?
Andrew Ujifusa, June 10, 2014
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BRIC ARCHIVE
Standards & Accountability Days Apart, Two States Opt to Replace Common Core
The Republican governors of Oklahoma and South Carolina signed legislation in recent days that requires their states to develop new standards to replace the common core.
Andrew Ujifusa, June 6, 2014
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Standards & Accountability South Carolina Becomes the Second State to 'Un-Adopt' Common Core
Even though South Carolina has jettisoned the common core, its new standards won't take effect until 2015-16.
Catherine Gewertz, June 4, 2014
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States S.C. Governor Signs Bill Requiring State to Replace Common Core
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, a Republican, has signed a bill mandating the replacement of the common core with new state standards in 2015-16.
Andrew Ujifusa, June 4, 2014
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School & District Management Policy, Leadership Direction at Stake in Chiefs' Contests
With the top K-12 spot up for grabs in seven states, this year's vote could sway policy on contentious issues such as school choice and common standards.
Andrew Ujifusa, June 2, 2014
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States Common-Core Repeal Bill Faces a Potential Constitutional Problem
The National Association of State Boards of Education is concerned about at least one legislature's attempt to increase its oversight of content standards.
Andrew Ujifusa, May 29, 2014
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Education Funding Judge Rules Against New Mexico in Special Education Funding Case
The state is trying to fight an Education Department decision that it had not put enough money into special education in the 2010-11 school year.
Christina A. Samuels, May 16, 2014
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States Stage Set for Two-Year Common-Core Tussle in Missouri
After several attempts by lawmakers to ban the common core outright in Missouri, the state is on the verge of developing a new set of standards over two years.
Andrew Ujifusa, May 16, 2014
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Standards & Accountability S.C. State Board Chairman to State Chief: Sorry, Smarter Balanced Stays
South Carolina lawmakers may be about to drop the Smarter Balanced test, but the state board chairman and state superintendent continue to battle over the assessment.
Andrew Ujifusa, May 1, 2014
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Standards & Accountability Common-Core Testing Group Officially Loses Another State
Smarter Balanced has made S.C. Superintendent Mick Zais' controversial decision official, and no longer lists the state as a consortium member.
Andrew Ujifusa, April 28, 2014
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