APS’ Bynum a finalist to be superintendent in South Carolina
Atlanta Public Schools’ Randolph Bynum is among three finalists vying to become superintendent of schools in Sumter County, S.C. A decision about the job is expected by the end of April, according to The (Sumter) Item, a local newspaper.
Bynum came to Atlanta in 2008 and is the city’s associate superintendent for high schools. In his application for the Sumter job, Bynum said he had an interest in "seeking new challenges of a district superintendency." Atlanta is also looking for a new leader, after longtime Superintendent Beverly Hall announced she will step down June 30. Its search, still in early stages, is expected to conclude in late June. KRISTINA TORRES
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Autism researcher accused of theft
A federal grand jury in Atlanta has indicted a Danish man who helped steer more than $11 million in grants from the Centers for Disease Control to Denmark for the study of autism, cerebral palsy and childhood development.
Poul Thorsen, 49, was charged with wire fraud and money laundering and stole more than $1 million in grant money from the CDC from 2004 through June 2008, the U.S. Attorney's Office said. Thorsen allegedly submitted fraudulent invoices and bought a home in Atlanta, cashier's checks, a motorcycle and cars, the office said. BILL RANKIN
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Juniors and seniors aspiring to go to college can now register for the June ACT achievement test.
The college admission exam will be administered on June 11. Students must register for the exam by May 6 to avoid a late fee.
The ACT is a curriculum-based exam that tests what students have learned in school. It also measures what students need to know to be ready for first year college credit courses
The three-hour exam has four sections—English, mathematics, reading and science. Students who take the ACT Plus Writing complete an optional writing test that requires an additional 30 minutes.
Registration is $33 without the writing test and $48 with it. Students who qualify may apply for a fee waiver through their high school counselor.
To register for the test or download test prep materials, visit www.actstudent.org. Students may also pick up registration forms from their high school counseling offices. D. AILEEN DODD
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