{
  "id": 2021161,
  "title": "'The sooner the better': CCSD urges families to get kids back in school",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/the-sooner-the-better-ccsd-urges-families-to-get-kids-back-in-school",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T00:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Discovered",
    "slug": "discovered",
    "url": "https://abcnews4.com/news/local/the-sooner-the-better-ccsd-urges-families-to-get-kids-back-in-school-ccsd-superintendent-news-charleston-south-carolina-problems-issues-urgent-call-to-action-safe-place-for-students-teacher-children"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Charleston County School District (CCSD) is urging families to enroll their children in school as soon as possible, urging them to do so now that the new school year has begun. Despite initial enrollment tracking similar to last year, officials have observed a shortage of students, particularly in North Charleston, which has a higher transient population. Huggins cites the classroom environment as the most significant factor in student success, asserting that the sooner children attend school, the more likely they are to achieve academically. Teachers are already instructing core content, and the district is eager to address any concerns that might prevent students from attending. Huggins addressed parents' safety concerns, noting that the district is a secure environment for children. She also highlighted resources available for multilingual families, such as interpreters and bilingual support staff. Huggins emphasized that the district is actively working to resolve issues, including air conditioning problems affecting some school buses.",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}