Report to the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee

The report frames progress toward the 2010 goal with data on student performance and results of several studies examining SC's progress toward the 2010 goal. While SC schools, districts and state entities have maintained their commitment to high standards, we are experiencing both the success and frustrations of early implementation. The data presented in this report indicate that while we have made incremental improvements, the gains must be accelerated to be "one of the five fastest improving states in the country.