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Poll: Americans seek stronger AI rules for K-12 schools
A new public opinion poll released this week indicates a strong bipartisan desire among Americans for stricter regulations regarding artificial intelligence (AI) use in K-12 classrooms. The research,…
USC Aiken celebrates new year with downtown takeover
The University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA) marked the start of its new academic year and celebrated its 65-year connection with the community on August 22 with the…
Trump Admin Pushes to Shut Down Education Department
President Donald Trump and Secretary of Education Linda McMahon hosted a Back to School event at the White House on Monday, August 24, 2026, highlighting efforts to dissolve…
Furman welcomes largest freshman class in a decade
Furman University welcomed its largest freshman class in a decade on August 20, as more than 700 first-year students moved into campus dorms. The university community, including athletic…
Aiken Schools Reflect on Calendar Planning and Student Data Privacy Amid National Precedents
The recent publication of the 2025–2026 school year calendar and accompanying student records notices by Wichita Public Schools offers a detailed look into the complex planning and regulatory…
Aiken Families and Schools Navigate National 2026-2027 School Calendar Trends
A newly released national planning guide for the 2026-2027 school year provides a detailed overview of academic calendars across all 50 U.S. states, outlining general start and end…
Aiken Families Consider National School Holiday Trends for 2025-27
The structure of school holidays across the United States, while varying significantly by district, provides a general framework for families in Aiken and the broader Central Savannah River…
Aiken Schools Face Renewed Focus on Classroom Cooling Amid Summer Heat
The persistent heat waves experienced across the nation have brought renewed scrutiny to the cooling and ventilation systems within school buildings, a challenge that resonates with educational institutions…
Aiken County Schools Face Renewed Scrutiny Over Classroom Cooling and Ventilation
Across the nation, school systems are grappling with the operational challenges posed by increasingly frequent and intense heat waves, leading to renewed attention on the adequacy of classroom…
Federal Student Loan Changes Take Effect, Impacting Borrowers Across Aiken
Federal student loan policies have undergone significant adjustments, with new guidelines taking effect in early July 2026. These changes necessitate that borrowers actively review their loan statuses, understand…
Aiken Schools Monitor State Education Department Restructuring for Service Impacts
Schools across Aiken and the broader Central Savannah River Area are closely monitoring ongoing restructuring efforts within the state Education Department. The changes, which are still unfolding, have…
Federal Student Loan Changes Take Effect, Impacting Borrowers in Aiken
Significant adjustments to federal student loan programs went into effect at the start of July, prompting borrowers across Aiken and the wider Central Savannah River Area to re-evaluate…
