http://independentmail.com/news/news/education/?partner=RSSAnderson Independent Mail Stories: Educationen-usnews/educationhttp://independentmail.com/news/2009/jan/08/stephens-county-high-school-principal-leaving-post/?partner=RSSDavid Friend said this week that he will not be returning to Stephens County High School next school year, noting the upcoming change in system leadership helped him make the decision. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:28:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-42035-733415news/educationRobin Dake, WNEG AM-630/Special to the Independent-MailSTEPHENS COUNTYStephens County High School principal leaving post after current school yearAnderson Independent Mailstephens-county-high-school-principal-leaving-posturn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-42035-733415Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2009/jan/07/budget-cuts-could-mean-crowded-classrooms-fewer-pr/?partner=RSSBudget cuts in Anderson County could mean crowded classrooms and fewer programs for students who need them the most, said Anderson School District 5 Superintendent Betty Bagley. careyme@independentmail.com (Liz Carey)Thu, 08 Jan 2009 02:56:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-42008-733414news/educationLiz CareyANDERSON COUNTYBudget cuts could mean crowded classrooms, fewer programs in Anderson School District 5Anderson Independent Mailbudget-cuts-could-mean-crowded-classrooms-fewer-prurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-42008-733414Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2009/jan/07/sinkhole-oconee-middle-school-big-enough-fit-small/?partner=RSSKay Powell with the School District of Oconee County confirmed the 3-by-5 foot sinkhole was discovered last week on the West-Oak Middle School in Westminster. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:58:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41991-733414news/educationWSPA News Channel 7WestminsterSinkhole at Oconee middle school big enough to fit small car insideAnderson Independent Mailsinkhole-oconee-middle-school-big-enough-fit-smallurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41991-733414Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2009/jan/05/school-districts-consider-pending-budget-cuts/?partner=RSSSchool leaders, fresh from dealing with budget reductions, possibly face even more in the next fiscal year. careyme@independentmail.com (Liz Carey)Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:29:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41930-733412news/educationLiz CareyANDERSON COUNTYSchool districts consider pending budget cutsAnderson Independent Mailschool-districts-consider-pending-budget-cutsurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41930-733412Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2009/jan/01/tri-county-tech-seeking-adjunct-instructors/?partner=RSSTwo-year colleges traditionally have relied on part-time professionals to teach in arts and sciences, business, health care and other career programs, according to Phil Buckhiester, vice president for academic affairs at Tri-County Tech. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:15:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41791-733408news/educationIndependent-MailLocalTri-County Tech seeking adjunct instructorsAnderson Independent Mailtri-county-tech-seeking-adjunct-instructorsurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41791-733408Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/dec/29/stewart-named-pickens-county-interim-superintenden/?partner=RSSA former superintendent will be interim superintendent in Pickens County. Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:43:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41702-733405news/educationJohn StaedPICKENSStewart named Pickens County interim superintendentAnderson Independent Mailstewart-named-pickens-county-interim-superintendenurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41702-733405Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/dec/22/commissioners-approve-resolution-authorizing-sale-/?partner=RSSStephens County Commissioners are not happy about needing to approve a resolution authorizing the county’s school system to take out $21 million worth of bonds and increase taxes if necessary to pay for them. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 01:53:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41577-733398news/educationCharlie Bauder, WNEG AM-630/Special to the Independent-MailSTEPHENS COUNTYCommissioners approve resolution authorizing sale of $21 million worth of bonds in Stephens CountyAnderson Independent Mailcommissioners-approve-resolution-authorizing-sale-urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41577-733398Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/dec/22/interim-stephens-county-schools-superintendent-rea/?partner=RSSThe incoming interim Stephens County Schools superintendent is excited to be taking the reins, she said. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:34:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41558-733398news/educationRobin Dake, WNEG AM-630/Special to the Independent-MailStephens CountyInterim Stephens County Schools superintendent ready to begin workAnderson Independent Mailinterim-stephens-county-schools-superintendent-reaurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41558-733398Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/dec/22/spending-and-hiring-freeze-now-place-stephens-coun/?partner=RSSAs temperatures dip to winter levels, the Stephens County Board of Education is implementing its own kind of freeze. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:31:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41557-733398news/educationRobin Dake, WNEG AM-630/Special to the Independent-MailSTEPHENS COUNTYSpending and hiring freeze now in place for Stephens County public schoolsAnderson Independent Mailspending-and-hiring-freeze-now-place-stephens-counurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41557-733398Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/dec/19/pickens-school-superintendent-take-leave-effective/?partner=RSSLee D’Andrea will take leave with full pay and benefits effective Jan. 1 from her position as superintendent of the School District of Pickens County, according to a district news release. Sat, 20 Dec 2008 01:56:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41491-733395news/educationIndependent-MailPICKENS COUNTYPickens school superintendent to take leave effective Jan. 1Anderson Independent Mailpickens-school-superintendent-take-leave-effectiveurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41491-733395Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/dec/19/school-board-approves-bond-issue-stephens-county/?partner=RSSIn a 15-minute meeting Thursday, the Stephens County Board of Education provided its unanimous approval of a $21 million bond issue for Stephens County voters. Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:54:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41474-733395news/educationRobin Dake, WNEG AM-630/Special to the Independent-MailStephens CountySchool board approves bond issue for Stephens CountyAnderson Independent Mailschool-board-approves-bond-issue-stephens-countyurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41474-733395Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/dec/19/south-carolinas-higher-education-mission-clashes-b/?partner=RSSWill budget cuts — and more are expected next year — change the way a Clemson, a Tri-County or a South Carolina do business? Will colleges and other state agencies adopt, as Tri-County President Ronnie Booth intimates, a leaner, businesslike model that eliminates programs and extras that have been added over the years? Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:51:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41470-733395news/educationJohn StaedLocalSouth Carolina's higher education mission clashes with budget realitiesAnderson Independent Mailsouth-carolinas-higher-education-mission-clashes-burn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41470-733395Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/dec/18/end-course-tests-show-mixed-results/?partner=RSSWhile scores across the state continue to improve, South Carolina Superintendent Jim Rex said he feels scores are too low. careyme@independentmail.com (Liz Carey)Fri, 19 Dec 2008 02:46:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41445-733394news/educationLiz CareyLocalEnd of Course tests show mixed resultsAnderson Independent Mailend-course-tests-show-mixed-resultsurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41445-733394Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/dec/18/clemson-looks-long-term-budget-solutions-honors-st/?partner=RSSClemson is handling budget cuts, focusing on the long term, President James Barker says. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:42:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41411-733394elections/sc/local-educationJohn StaedCLEMSON UNIVERSITYClemson looks to the long term for budget solutions; honors staffAnderson Independent Mailclemson-looks-long-term-budget-solutions-honors-sturn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41411-733394Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/dec/16/bhp-students-work-fulfill-holiday-wishes/?partner=RSSSome Belton-Honea Path students found it was better to give than receive. careyme@independentmail.com (Liz Carey)Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:56:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41388-733392news/educationLiz CareyBELTONBHP students work to fulfill holiday wishesAnderson Independent Mailbhp-students-work-fulfill-holiday-wishesurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41388-733392Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/dec/16/tis-season-tests-or-treats-students/?partner=RSSThe end of school for the season also can mean tests, or treats. careyme@independentmail.com (Liz Carey)Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:49:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41387-733392news/educationLiz CareyANDERSON COUNTY‘Tis the season for tests or treats for studentsAnderson Independent Mailtis-season-tests-or-treats-studentsurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41387-733392Change733392Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/dec/15/mt-lebanon-elementary-not-your-grandfathers-school/?partner=RSSMt. Lebanon Elementary School in Anderson School District 4 is a statement on modern school design. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:19:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41350-733391elections/sc/local-educationBy Patrick Neal Special to the Independent-MailPENDLETON Mt. Lebanon Elementary is not your grandfather’s schoolAnderson Independent Mailmt-lebanon-elementary-not-your-grandfathers-schoolurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41350-733391Change733391Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/dec/13/attention-anderson-area-graduates-job-hunt-may-be-/?partner=RSSThe economy may make college graduates' job hunts a bit tougher this year. Sat, 13 Dec 2008 18:59:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41229-733389news/educationJohn StaedLocalAttention Anderson-area graduates: Job hunt may be toughAnderson Independent Mailattention-anderson-area-graduates-job-hunt-may-be-urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41229-733389Change733389Usable