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August 30, 2010
New schools chief will face charged issues after November elections
The race for the state superintendent of education may be one of the less glamorous in the array of offices up for election on Nov. 2, but the position easily dwarfs other offices in scope and impact. The S.C. Department of Education includes about 50,000 teachers, 700,000 students and operates with a $20 million budget.Category: In the News | Read More
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August 28, 2010
South Carolina Superintendent candidates share views
The race for the state education superintendent appears to be one of the less glamorous in the array of offices up for election Nov. 2, but the position easily dwarfs other offices in scope and impact. The South Carolina Department of Education includes about 50,000 teachers, 700,000 students and operates with a $20 million budget.Category: In the News | Read More
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August 28, 2010
S.C. scrutinizes loss in Race to the Top
Frank Holleman, Democratic candidate for state superintendent of education, said he had wanted the state to win the money. South Carolina needs to continue to compete at the national level to land money for education reform, he said. If he wins in November, he said he would be "aggressive in seeking funds for education outside the state budget."Category: In the News | Read More
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August 26, 2010
Powell: One-size-fits-all school buildings don't save money
Last week, gubernatorial candidate Nikki Haley added her voice to the call for stock school plans as a means of saving money -- ironically after giving her support for charter schools because they offer a different approach to public education. On the surface, it seems logical that developing standard prototypical building plans and specifications can reduce design and engineering cost. However, the American Institute of Architects estimates that the average building design cost is just 3 ...Category: In the News | Read More
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August 23, 2010
Elections: Democratic leaders optimistic
Democrats have put up a field of candidates for statewide office this year the party thinks is as strong as it has had since the days the party dominated South Carolina. Robert Barber, Ashley Cooper, Frank Holleman and Matthew Richardson represent a long-sought mix of fresh faces and new ideas the party has been longing for, say political observers.Category: In the News | Read More
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August 15, 2010
Rob Miller, Frank Holleman stump at the Rally in Salley
Frank Holleman, the Democratic nominee for Superintendent of Education, was among the candidates at the Rally in Salley. The former chairman of the South Carolina Democratic party, like Miller, has had a busy campaign trail itinerary.Category: In the News | Read More
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August 13, 2010
Holleman wants to win Race to the Top - Audio Interview
The Republican and Democratic contenders for state superintendent of education stand widely apart on a number of issues, including the Race to the Top competition. The South Carolina Department of Education is among the final 19 contenders for billions in federal funds to aid education programs.Category: In the News | Read More
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August 13, 2010
Holleman, Opponent spar over federal funds for education
Democrat supports pursuit of Race to the Top grant, Republican opposes itCategory: In the News | Read More
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August 7, 2010
Holleman, Opponent differ sharply on Race to the Top
Holleman believes that the proposals that are up will help us work on teacher quality, help us improve our data collection, so we'll know how our students are performing ... help our teachers and principals improve their skills and their overall work to see that public education in South Carolina improves and that our students move forward.Category: In the News | Read More
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August 3, 2010
York County Lake-North Democratic Forum meeting focuses on education
Key speaker for the July 28 meeting of York County's Lake-North Democratic Forum at Concord Cove was Frank Holleman, who is the Democratic candidate for South Carolina's Superintendent of Education in the coming November election.Category: In the News | Read More
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August 2, 2010
Candidates for State's Top Education Job Differ
The grades are in for South Carolina schools. They show improvement, but a lot of work left to do to meet federal education standards. ABC Columbia News found out how the candidates for state education superintendent differ on their plans to make the scores better.Category: In the News | Read More
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July 27, 2010
Study Confirms Value of Kindergarten
How much do your kindergarten teacher and classmates affect the rest of your life? Economists have generally thought that the answer was not much. Great teachers and early childhood programs can have a big short-term effect. But the impact tends to fade. By junior high and high school, children who had excellent early schooling do little better on tests than similar children who did not -- which raises the demoralizing question of how much of a difference schools and teachers can make.Category: In the News | Read More
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July 23, 2010
Education and Attorney General Candidates Appeal to County Democrats
Frank Holleman brought his campaign for State Superintendent of Education to an overflow crowd at [Lexington] county Democrat Party headquarters.Category: In the News | Read More
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July 12, 2010
Listen to Holleman Interview on Uneed2know
Frank Holleman was interviewed on July 9th for WOIC am's UNeed2Know with Frank Knapp. The topics discussed were the future of South Carolina Public Education, four year old kindergarten, preparing students for international jobs, and vouchers for private educationCategory: In the News | Read More
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June 25, 2010
State Education Rivals Debate Hot-Button Topics in Myrtle Beach
Some state educators had a chance to learn more about the candidates for the S.C. Superintendent of Education, when the two met Thursday for the first time since receiving their party nominations for the November election.Category: In the News | Read More
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June 24, 2010
Candidates Debate Future of SC Education
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Two candidates hoping to lead South Carolina's education system brought their efforts to the Grand Strand.Category: In the News | Read More
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June 23, 2010
Education Candidates Appear in First Debate Thursday
Holleman stated that he is looking forward to discussing with his opponent the issues our educators are facing. This debate will allow our educators and all South Carolinians to see the clear differences between the candidates.Category: Press Releases | Read More
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June 10, 2010
Holleman Comes Home
Seneca native Frank Holleman opened the second phase of his election campaign by coming home and talking with the press and local citizens in his hometown in hopes of convincing them he's the man to be South Carolina's next state Superintendent of Education.Category: In the News | Read More
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June 9, 2010
Democrats pick Holleman; runoff in GOP race
The winner of that runoff will face Democrat Frank Holleman, former chief of staff to former U.S. Education Secretary Dick Riley. Holleman cruised to a primary win over Tom Thompson, dean of graduate school studies at S.C. State University.Category: In the News | Read More
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June 7, 2010
Letter: Holleman better choice on Tuesday
I know of no polling result in this race, but I am convinced most Greenville County voters would like to see Frank Holleman's name on the November election ballot for S.C. Superintendent of Education. I know for sure that many do not realize that Frank has an opponent June 8, and he needs them to vote for him in the Democratic primary if they want to vote for him in November.Category: In the News | Read More
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June 4, 2010
Democratic Superintendent
In the Democratic primary for state superintendent of education, The Herald endorses Frank Holleman. Unlike on the Republican side, only two candidates are running in the Democratic primary, Holleman and Tom Thompson. Of the two, Holleman is the clear standout.Category: In the News | Read More
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June 4, 2010
Holleman has experience to work for students, educators
Frank has the experience and energy to work for students, educators and parents across South Carolina.Category: In the News | Read More
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June 3, 2010
Holleman endorsed by Myrtle Beach Sun News
Many local educators of both parties were enthusiastic about the announcement of Holleman who is the former deputy U.S. secretary of education under former Gov. Dick Riley. Holleman's top-level experience in education administration more than suggests competence for the job.Category: In the News | Read More
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May 31, 2010
Superintendent candidates oppose vouchers
Holleman, who helped run a state program under former Gov. Jim Hodges to help young students do well in school, said that as state superintendent he would push for high-quality early childhood education that would prepare children to succeed.Category: In the News | Read More
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May 28, 2010
Education post: Holleman for Democrats
In the Democratic primary for superintendent of education, it would be difficult not to be impressed with Frank Holleman's resume, particularly when it comes to his involvement with education. Holleman, 56, of Greenville, is currently an attorney specializing in business and commercial law, but his credentials, including a stint as U.S. deputy secretary of education and chief of staff to U.S. secretary of education Dick Riley, are superb.Category: In the News | Read More
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