Santee Cooper District SC

Education expert: School board candidates need to focus on 'best interest of the student'

The Sumter Item

Aug 7, 2026

Education expert: School board candidates need to focus on 'best interest of the student'

A University of South Carolina professor, who is also a Sumter native and resident, says local school board elections are critical everywhere and need quality candidates who will f…

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Education expert: School board candidates need to focus on 'best interest of the student'

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