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EDUCATION


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Parents react to empty classroom, library shelves as DCPS continues book review

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Fallout from shooting by first-grader includes staff shakeup

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Preview of the 2023 Eddy Awards

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Pandemic, culture wars revive 'school choice' policy push

Several years of pandemic restrictions and curriculum battles have emboldened longtime advocates of funneling public funds to private and religious schools in statehouses throughout the country.

2 days ago

Clay Education Foundation recognizes Heather Miller as Clay County ‘Teacher of the Year’

Heather Miller, an educator at Lake Asbury Elementary School, was recognized Thursday night as “Teacher of the Year” during the Clay Education Foundation’s Apple Awards.

2 days ago

This group works to find affordable housing for St. Johns County’s homeless population, a mission that’s getting harder

The Homeless Coalition of St. Johns County is one of the organizations on the front lines trying to assist those families in need by helping them find permanent housing.

2 days ago

Youth program founder hurt in shooting 'has biggest heart'

A man who left gang life when he was younger and went on to help troubled young people is now in the hospital as a victim of what police say is the same sort of violence he was escaping.

2 days ago

How small scholarships can add up to big money for your student

Getting all the scholarships you can now is important. In fact, educational debt is the fastest-growing debt category in America today.

3 days ago

At least some teachers at every St. Johns County school participate in protest over pay, union says

Dozens of teachers gathered before and after school and pledged to only work the hours they are paid for, nothing more.

1 day ago

DCPS errs ‘on the side of caution’ in clearing schools of content condemned by DeSantis administration

Duval County Public Schools is performing a mass review of all classroom libraries and media centers throughout the district after the Florida Department of Education handed down directives parallel to new state law.

3 days ago

Attorney threatens to sue Gov. DeSantis over Florida’s rejection of African American studies course

Leading chants of “Black history is American history,” prominent civil-rights attorney Ben Crump on Wednesday threatened to sue Gov. Ron DeSantis over the state’s rejection of an African American studies course.

3 days ago

Celebrating 10 years with Women's Food Alliance

Leigh Cort, Founder and President of Women's Food Alliance, Erin Kelly, and Cindy Stavely join us to discuss how their organization has advanced education and collaboration for women all across Northeast Florida.

3 days ago

Lawyer: Warnings boy had gun ignored before he shot teacher

An attorney says a Virginia teacher who was shot by a 6-year-old student during class plans to sue the school district.

3 days ago

Lloyd Morrisett, who helped launch 'Sesame Street,' dies

The co-creator of the beloved children’s education TV series “Sesame Street,” Lloyd Morrisett has died.

3 days ago

St. Johns County teachers protesting salaries, calling it ‘Work to Contract Day’

A group of teachers in St. Johns County plans to protest their salaries on Wednesday, calling it “Work to Contract Day.”

Student injured in fall from second-story walkway at St. Johns County high school

A St. Johns County student was injured Tuesday after falling from a second-story walkway at Pedro Menendez High School.

Celebrating literacy week: Getting children to read

Celebrating literacy week and working to inspire children to make reading a part of their daily routines. Sometimes it can be a struggle to engage young minds in the process. But it doesn't have to be.

Iowa lawmakers OK public money for private school students

Any Iowa student who wants to attend a private school will be able to use public money to pay for tuition or other expenses.

No more nuggets? School lunch goes farm-to-table — for some

For many American schoolchildren, school lunch consists of mass-produced, reheated meals they would rather skip.

Florida's rejection of Black history course stirs debate

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reiterated the state's rejection of a proposed nationwide advanced African American studies course, saying it pushes a political agenda.

UNCUT: Gov. DeSantis, Education Commissioner Diaz speak at Jacksonville charter school

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Manny Diaz spoke at a news conference Monday morning at a charter school in Jacksonville.

Hazing suit at Bowling Green ends with nearly $3M settlement

The family of a student who died from alcohol poisoning while pledging a fraternity will receive nearly $3 million from Bowling Green State University to settle its hazing-related lawsuit.

Gov. DeSantis touts new statewide education initiatives at Jacksonville charter school

Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz were in Jacksonville on Monday morning to unveil a number of new education initiatives that will be a priority heading into this year’s legislative session.

Civil Rights leaders plan to rally ban on AP African American studies

Brianna Andrews joins us to share information about Civil Rights leaders planning to launch a rally to dispute the ban on African American Studies from the Advancement Placement curriculum.

Gov. DeSantis says Florida rejected AP African-American class due to mentions of ‘queer theory,’ and ‘intersectionality’

Faith and civic leaders will launch a statewide movement to reverse the Florida Department of Education’s decision on African American studies.

All-Star Athlete: Caleb Williams

Caleb Williams, a junior at Ribault High School, is this week's All-Star Athlete. He maintains a 4.3 GPA while playing basketball as the 5A player of the year.

Native Americans share trauma of Arizona boarding schools

Native American boarding school survivors of abuse and their descendants shared memories and tears in Arizona on U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland's yearlong “Road to Healing” initiative.

Florida blocks high school African American studies class

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has blocked a new Advanced Placement course on African American studies from being taught in high schools.

Florida House speaker wants to expand school voucher program

Florida would make every student eligible for vouchers to attend private school with taxpayer money under proposed legislation House Speaker Paul Renner said will be a priority for the session that begins in March 7.

Have you ever started learning something new with your kid? We want to hear your story!

If you need some inspiration, here are three of our stories about parent-child bonding through learning an activity together.

Harvard changes course, offers fellowship to rights activist

Harvard University has announced it plans to offer a fellowship to a leading human rights activist after its initial denial sparked widespread criticism.

DeSantis seeks details on transgender university students in Florida

Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking state universities for the number and ages of their transgender students who sought the schools' help with hormones or sex reassignment surgery, according to a survey released Wednesday.

‘One person’s not enough’: State leaders considering expansion of Florida’s school guardian program

State leaders are considering an expansion to Florida’s school guardian program.

St. Johns County teachers plan to protest pay by only working 7.5 hours they’re paid for, nothing more

A group of St. Johns County teachers is planning a show of solidarity to protest pay.

Paying holding up teacher contracts

The State Board of Education wants to know what the holdup is for several school districts in Florida that still haven’t reached contract deals with their teachers.

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