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Bill Forwards Establishing Transparency in Florida School Letter Grade System
The House Student Academy Success Subcommittee forwarded a bill 12-4 on Tuesday that would increase transparency surrounding letter grades earned by Florida sch ...
Are Florida’s school grades ‘fake’? Some lawmakers seek a change.
School choice: The number of Florida students applying for vouchers has surpassed 425,000, with the April 30 deadline approaching, reports Next Steps, a blog run by Step Up For Students.
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Studies show links between arts programs and positive academic outcomes, skills
Educators say these developed skills, along with others learned in the arts — such as the ability to accept criticism, pay attention to detail, discipline and teamwork — tend to lead to better ...
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USF softball’s Kathy Garcia-Soto balances joy with ambition
Before every at-bat, Kathy Garcia-Soto traces a small smiley face in the dirt. It’s a ritual she’s kept since childhood – a ...
Rickey Smiley's 6 Kids: All About His Sons and Daughters (Including How the Comedian Honors His Late Son Brandon)
The radio personality and stand-up comedian is a dad to six children. His adult kids include D’essence, Malik and Aaryn. His ...
Students in North Charleston remember classmate who died in medical episode
A group of students at R.B. Stall High School led a classroom walkout Monday morning to express their grief over the sudden ...
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Rhode Island eighth graders trek south to learn about the Civil Rights Movement
Each winter, eighth grade students at the Gordon School take a trip to Alabama and Georgia to visit historic sites associated ...