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Apopka artists come together to help Phillis Wheatley Elementary "Build Brighter Futures"

When Ms. Shaunte Jemison of Re-imagine Communities set out to transform Phillis Wheatley Elementary’s media center and create a community art project, she had no idea just how impactful this initiative would become.
In the battle for street safety, crossing guards are on the front lines.
Keeping kids safe... one cone at a time
Despite being sheathed in reflective gear and stationed in what should be the safest part of the street, Streetsblog reported that as many as 73 crossing guards were struck between 2012 and 2022 in New York City.
In Orange County Public Schools, over 1,400 students are absent and unaccounted for
From Staff Reports The Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) is the ninth-largest district in the United States and the fourth largest in Florida. It serves more than 206,000 students at 202 schools. …
Teacher Vanessa Rosario greets students outside of iPrep Academy on the first day of school, Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, in Miami-Dade County. Schools opened with a strict mask mandate to guard against coronavirus infections. AP Photo/Lynne Sladky
State cannot enforce its mandate against school mask mandates
Judge Cooper’s ruling follows an Aug. 24-27 trial stemming from a May lawsuit filed by parents from seven counties alleging Governor DeSantis’ order unconstitutionally bars school boards from …
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Senior Joshua Garcia at work during a school day at Randall Academy.
At school-to-work sites like Randall Academy in Apopka, students spend half a day at school and half a day learning job skills while earning income and academic credits.
Wekiva High School
The events, sponsored by the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Educational Foundation, brought together 400 students from over 40 Florida high schools competing in Culinary, Management, Edible Centerpiece, and Waiter’s Relay events.
Students from Crescent City Jr./Sr. High School get their feet wet while learning about the lakes of their area.
Could your students use $2,000 for hands-on learning? SJRWMD’s Blue School Grant Program Sept. deadline
Grants may be awarded in three areas: freshwater resources field study, water conserving landscape projects or water conservation community/school awareness campaigns From St. Johns River Water …
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Second Harvest Food Bank calls Central Floridians to action: Sign petition; urge Florida to take $820M federal assistance to feed children in need
2 million low income children at risk of food insecurity as Florida is poised to pass up millions in federal food assistance From Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida The state of …
A high school or university American football player playing in an outdoor football field. He is carrying a football running.
Unmasking the 'invisible injury': Knowing concussion signs saves lives
After a fall or hit to the head, even if you're not sure a concussion happened, youth athletes should not return to their game until they've been evaluated by a medical professional From …
Studies show an association between school backpack use and back pain among children; prevention tips
One published literature review concluded that a student's backpack should have a maximum weight of no more than 10-15% of the student's body weight From AdventHealth Our children's safety …
Anxiety may affect many more children than usual this fall. Cavan Images/Cavan Collection via Getty Images
How parents can help kids deal with back-to-school anxiety
Here are steps parents can take to help reduce their kids’ back-to-school anxiety and encourage a better start to the fall term.
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Full phone ban in Florida schools gets unanimous support in House committee
The House Education Administration Subcommittee unanimously supported Rep. Demi Busatta’s proposal, HB 949, to ban students from using their phones during the school day.
Women who got their start in the male-dominated profession 40 years ago have advice for today’s newcomers in STEM.
Trailblazing women who broke into engineering in the 1970s reflect on what’s changed – and what hasn’t
In 1970, the percentage of women majoring in engineering was less than 1%. In 1979, that number was 9%. Today, only 21% of engineering majors are women, a number largely unchanged since 2000.
Public Health Innovations that are Transforming Healthcare Access Worldwide
This article explores some of the most impactful public health innovations that are increasing accessibility and reshaping the way healthcare is delivered globally.
How to Make the Next Move in Your Nursing Career: The Online MSN-FNP Program
If you are currently a nurse and you would like to broaden your horizons in terms of the niche in which you operate, then you should consider an online master of science in nursing family nurse practitioner.
The Florida Historic Capitol Museum is located in front of the new Capitol building in Tallahassee.
Florida Legislature returns Tuesday
Here are some of the bills already been filed in advance of the session scheduled to end on May 2. 

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