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Education

Enhancing Educational Opportunities in Lexington/Richland #5 Through School Choice

South Carolina Public Radio

Published October 20, 2014 at 12:27 AM EDT

Their motto is: "District Five - Where Every Choice is a Great Choice." The podcast this week features personnel from the District who will familiarize listeners with these, among other choice programs:
The STEM program at Irmo High, Spring Hill High School, an all magnet school with five focus academies,
Irmo Middle School's International Academic Magnet and Seven Oaks Elementary MEDIA (Mass Communications, Engagement, Digital Media, Interactive Learning, Academics) Magnet. The choice programs have been boosted by a substantial Federal grant augmenting District support.