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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. … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
Here are steps parents can take to help reduce their kids’ back-to-school anxiety and encourage a better start to the fall term. more
Faith & Inspiration By Rodney McFadden, Senior Religion Teacher at Forest Lake Academy The rain beat against the window in the dark hospital room. My wife, hours before, had just delivered little … more
Emergency rental assistance is still available to residents who are behind in rent due to the pandemic. Eligible residents may receive help to pay 12 months of past due rent and 1 month of future … more
Forest Lake Academy hosts three CO-ED summer sports camps - basketball, soccer, and volleyball - open to all student-athletes in the community By Ava Niemeyer, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka … more
With the stress of homework, final exams, and the pressure of ensuring a successful future, student life can be a breeding ground for mental health issues. more
From Staff Reports and the Orange County Public School Newsroom During this month's three week-long MustangChef Summer Camp at the Magnet Academy of Culinary Arts at Wekiva High School, 27 … more
By Ava Niemeyer, Interning Correspondent with The Apopka Voice The education system in the United States hasn't changed much in the last century. The current form is an Industrial Age creation which … more
Focus on Education By Raphael E. Rogers, Associate Professor of Practice, Clark University Nervous. Concerned. Worried. Wary. Unprepared. This is how middle and high school teachers have told me they … more
National Collegiate Athletic Association in April said it will consider pulling events from states that pass transgender athlete bans By John Haughey | The Center Square Florida became the … more
Critical race theory surmises that racism is embedded within American society and institutions By John Haughey | The Center Square The State Board of Education (BOE) on June 10 will ponder … more
Now entering the sixth year of its Blue School Grant Program, the St. Johns River Water Management District (the District) anticipates offering up to $20,000 in grants for education projects that … more
Help train today's interns to become tomorrow's workforce at no cost to you From the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Apopka The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce and the City … more
Applying to college is a complicated process, so the College Board has created a program that guides students through it. more
See below for details on the new or extended tax free weeks, and examples of items that can be purchased without paying taxes By John Haughey | The Center Square Before adjourning their … more
From Chevrolet and the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools To celebrate and honor Teacher Appreciation Week, May 3 - 7, Chevrolet and the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools … more
By Danielle J. Brown, Florida Phoenix Florida’s early-education system will see significant changes in hopes of better preparing the state’s youngest learners, as Gov. Ron DeSantis signed … more
By Danielle J. Brown, Florida Phoenix Families and educators every year prepare their students for key state exams. What they might not know, is that federal education law requires that 95 … more
The University of Florida leads the statewide rankings this year, while the University of Central Florida ranked third From SmartAsset Recently a study was released by SmartAsset that … more
This scholarship is in honor of Alice Beth Miner, a resident of Apopka, who was well known for her community involvement and outstanding dedication UPDATE: The deadline for applications is now … more
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