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Program aims to offer young adults access to college experiences, training opportunities, and paid Internships
From the City of Apopka
The City of Apopka, Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce, …
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2/16/21
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By John Barton
When people think of mental health disorders, they often think of depression. But that is certainly not all it entails, as there are others like eating disorders, anxiety, …
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2/15/21
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By John Haughey | The Center Square
Nearly 88,000 students, 3 percent of Florida’s anticipated 2.76 million K-12 public school enrollment, are “missing” and unless the state’s 74 school …
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2/14/21
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From the Orange County Newsroom
A quarter of a century ago, 8-year-old Chickasaw Elementary student Ashely Van Wagoner predicted that in 2020, Orange County residents would be “driving to work …
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2/3/21
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By Judy Nelson, a freelance, student writer
You should know that getting into a college in Florida can sometimes be challenging. However, it is not impossible. You must prepare for the process …
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1/21/21
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Two new programs launching this week with The Apopka Voice: Supporting local charities through advertising, and the Student Journalists Internship
The Apopka Voice c rossed a milestone last …
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1/18/21
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The Conversation Editor’s note: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid – better known as FAFSA – is being simplified through the omnibus spending bill that became law in December. The …
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1/14/21
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By Allen Brown There are countless reasons a parent might look into international schooling options for their child. Contrary to popular belief, international schools aren’t only for ex-pats and …
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1/14/21
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By John Haughey | The Center Square
With parents of struggling students enrolled in online programs being urged by state and local educators to return to in-person classes, Florida’s K-12 …
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1/6/21
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From The Hustle
It’s a rough time to be in college PR.
For schools that have returned to in-person classes, every day seems to bring new headlines about COVID-19 outbreaks.
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10/1/20
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By Whitney Soule, Sr Vice President, Dean of Admissions & Student Aid, Bowdoin College
The coronavirus pandemic has intensified college application anxiety. I make this observation as an …
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9/23/20
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From the Orange County Public School (OCPS) Newsroom
Under an umbrella to shelter from the rain, Superintendent Barbara Jenkins greeted students at Winter Park High School last Friday on the …
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8/25/20
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Until the FL-DOE standards and protocols for dealing with outbreaks are developed, FL Education Commissioner Corcoran suggested districts should quarantine only portions of classes or students who …
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8/19/20
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From the Florida Department of Health in Orange County
This Friday, in-person learning at Orange County schools will begin. The Florida Department of Health in Orange County encourages everyone …
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8/19/20
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By Phyllis Sharps, Professor of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing and Lucine Francis, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing The first U.S. …
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8/19/20
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By Amanda Reineck, MSW, RCSWI
Work. Stress. Socially distant schooling.
It’s never easy being a parent, but this fall brings more challenges than most – and right now, one of the …
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8/19/20
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From The Hustle
It’s a matter of pods and pod-nots.
Jason Calacanis, a tech investor in the Bay Area, tweeted that he’s hiring a teacher to lead a microschool of up to 7 kids …
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8/16/20
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From AAA
As Florida students begin the school year - in one form or another (virtual/classroom) - AAA is urging motorists to slow down and stay alert in both neighborhoods and school zones.
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8/13/20
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
Teachers have until September 4 to apply for 2020-2021 Blue School Grant funds from the St. Johns River Water Management District
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8/6/20
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By Sarah Johnson
Being physically active is important for students’ health. Those who participate in college athletics may not care about it as they already are in the habit, but others must …
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7/22/20
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Focus on History
From The Hustle
Think Zoom schooling sounds novel? Seven decades ago, America was experimenting with a different sort of remote classroom.
In …
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7/21/20
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From Family Features Between sheltering-in-place, online learning and time away from friends, many children will need a little extra support as they head back to school this fall. Consider these tips …
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7/12/20
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Florida requires certain vaccines to be administered before children may enroll and attend daycare or school
From the Florida Department of Health in Orange County
The Florida Department of …
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6/29/20
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From CareerSource Central Florida
CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF) is calling on youth, ages 15-19, to now apply to join the Explore and Accelerate tracks for its 2020 Summer Youth Program …
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6/16/20
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Beyond the physical benefits you'll gain from exercising at home, more exercise is known to be effective in keeping your mental health strong and resilient.
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4/23/20
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