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Thousands of items were collected, and during the week of July 24th, families were invited to one of four distribution events to select what they needed.
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From Embrace Families
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8/15/23
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UF/IFAS Extension Orange County provides education and information to residents and businesses. Current classes/events for September are listed on its events calendar.
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From UF/IFAS
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8/14/23
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The Educational Enhancement Trust Fund receives a portion of every lottery ticket sold in the Sunshine State and the Legislature then appropriates the funds with the help of the state Department of Education.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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8/6/23
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Now entering the eighth year of its Blue School Grant program, the St. Johns River Water Management District is offering up to $60,000 in grants.
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
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8/2/23
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“Get in the Game” STEAM Camp is focused on education in “coding skills and real-world applications of science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM.)”
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By Jake Bell, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice
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7/31/23
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The American Federation of Teachers - Real Solutions for Kids and Communities campaign is looking to help schools bolster student learning.
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By Edwin J. Viera, Florida News Connection
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7/24/23
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The Christian Learning Academy in Apopka began with just three students in 2003 and has expanded to 250 students from Kindergarten through 12th Grades.
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From the Christian learning Academy
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7/23/23
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Following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling upsetting thousands of student loan borrowers, the Department of Education has released state data on the number of borrowers eligible for automatic loan forgiveness.
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By Diane Radio, Florida Phoenix
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7/19/23
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Round Room, LLC. , the nation’s largest Verizon Authorized Retailer, announces its TCC and Wireless Zone retailers will be donating 120,000 backpacks with school supplies.
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From the Verizon Wireless Zone
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7/19/23
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UF/IFAS Extension Orange County provides education and information to residents and businesses through workshops, publications, and mass media.
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From UF/IFAS
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7/13/23
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UF/IFAS Extension Orange County provides education and information to residents and businesses through workshops, publications, mass media, and classes.
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From UF/IFAS
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6/18/23
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The partnership invites families to discover educational opportunities through a Florida Prepaid college savings plan and enjoy the instructive aspects of the Florida State Parks Junior Ranger Program.
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From the Florida State Park Service
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6/16/23
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The OTC Apopka Campus didn't happen easily or overnight. Practically every elected official in Northwest Orange County played a role in its acquisition or completion over the last decade.
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Florida educators are facing difficulties in securing employment in a challenging job market:
The state ranks #45 in job availability for teachers.
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From Scholaroo
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6/14/23
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Around 7.5 million to 8 million students are chronically absent each year. That’s a significant number of students who are missing school for various reasons.
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By Joshua Childs, The University of Texas at Austin
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5/30/23
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UF/IFAS Extension Orange County provides education and information to residents and businesses. Current classes/events are listed on our events calendar.
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From UF/IFAS
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5/17/23
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Apopka commemorates an icon next month and gets a glimpse of a nearly completed and long-awaited transformational school in South Apopka.
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From Staff Reports
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5/11/23
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Deciding where to go college is the first major life decision many Americans make. There are many factors to weigh when selecting a school - including cost and distance from home.
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Who is the best returning quarterback in Orange County high school football? Certainly, Apopka's Tyson Davison and Wekiva's Tyray Davis should be in the conversation. And if you think Davison or …
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By Jeff Gardener, ScorebookLive.com and Staff Reports
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5/8/23
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In 2022, lawmakers approved 12-year term limits for local school board members in Florida, but a year later, the House and Senate chambers decided to impose 8-year term limits.
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By Diane Rado, Florida Phoenix
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5/1/23
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Jalen Carter, a standout defensive lineman at Apopka High School and the University of Georgia, was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as the ninth pick in the first round of the NFL Draft.
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From Staff Reports
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4/28/23
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Dream Lake Elementary's Jedi Scientists (Braudy German, Claudivel German, Colt Biaggi) will represent Central Florida in the Southeastern Consortium for Minorities in Engineering contest.
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From Staff Reports
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3/16/23
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The Re-imagine Communities gears up for its 3rd Annual Read Around the City contest. Apopka Area Elementary School students embark on a 4-week reading tour around the city.
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From the Re-imagine Communities
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3/9/23
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Local students, including four from the Kelly Park School in Apopka, are being recognized for raising awareness about water conservation through their artwork.
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From Staff Reports
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2/22/23
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In Florida, the average composite ACT score in 2022 was 19.0 out of a possible 36, the 13th lowest among states. California and Massachusetts led all states with an average score of 26.5.
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By Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St. via The Center Square
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2/20/23
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