By Greg Oliver

Courtesy The Journal

goliver@upstatetoday.com

EASLEY — The School District of Pickens County’s increased emphasis on online learning received another boost Monday night when school board trustees unanimously approved a recommendation by administration to seek additional options and calendar flexibility.

The school district is seeking a waiver from several South Carolina Department of Education regulations that include removing restrictions for online and blended courses regarding seat time, class size and number of courses a teacher may teach. In addition, the district is seeking a waiver from certain teaching certification requirements to allow it to hire highly qualified teachers without a traditional teaching

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