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Orange Co. reports COVID positivity rate tripled past 3 weeks; Mayor Demings strongly recommends mask wearing indoors
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
UCF finding a talent pipeline in Apopka
From Staff Reports The University of Central Florida has a major college football program and recruits from across the country. Its roster is filled with players from throughout the US, but in the … more
Sullivan Phillips, Head Coach for the FLA Basketball Camp
Forest Lake Academy summer sports camps building skills and character
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
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Parents and teachers: Know the warning signs of student mental health concerns, from a student's perspective
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
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Through another lens: How Wekiva High's Jamarric Hammond is balancing life as a basketball player and photographer
Rising Seniors By Nathaniel Marrero, Interning Correspondent with The Apopka Voice There’s more to Jamarric Hammond than basketball. This rising senior may be the point guard for … more
Wekiva High Culinary Arts students serving Apopka's first responders, June 16, 2021
Wekiva HS culinary students cook for Apopka's first responders
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
Apopka vs. Ocoee, photo courtesy of Nathaniel Marerro
New opponents and a coaching debut highlight Blue Darters and Mustangs 2021 football schedules
By Nathaniel Marerro, Interning Correspondent with The Apopka Voice The schedules for the Apopka Blue Darters and Wekiva Mustangs football teams are officially set for this fall. Both teams will … more
U.S. teachers often struggle to depict the realities of slavery in America. Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post via Getty Images
Here’s what I tell teachers about how to teach young students about slavery
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
Apopka High School team wins first place in the Innovation Competition: From left to right, Johnny Simmons, Michaela Moss, Taylor Adams and John Latimer III
Apopka, Wekiva students win innovation and essay contests
From the Orange County Public Schools Newsroom It started with an idea, grew into innovation, and finally well-deserved recognition for some very talented students at Apopka and Wekiva High … more
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DeSantis signs transgender athlete ban, says Florida will 'stand strong' against backlash
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
The Florida capitol buildings in Tallahassee. Spencer Hopkins
Proposed Florida rule bans ‘indoctrinating’ students by teaching ‘critical race theory’
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
These Florida High School students participated in a water resources field study program through the District’s Blue School Grant Program. Students are pictured seining at Crescent Lake.
SJRWMD's offers $20k in grants for school water projects; accepting applications June 1–Sept. 10
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
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Student interns available to Apopka businesses through partnership of Chamber, City, and CareerSource
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
Students can earn funds by 'preparing for' college
Applying to college is a complicated process, so the College Board has created a program that guides students through it. more
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Apopka teacher honored, Disney World passes given for Teacher's Appreciation Week
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
3rd grader reading. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)
DeSantis signs legislation to help improve early childhood literacy and kindergarten readiness
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
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A difference of $50 million for teacher pay raises? FL House and Senate disagree on the numbers
Focus on the Legislature By Danielle J. Brown, Florida Phoenix How much more should be spent to increase the starting salaries of Florida teachers? There’s no agreement yet on the … more
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Due to COVID, it’s not likely that FL will meet the threshold for testing students required by federal law
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
University of Central Florida, Orlando
7th annual study identifies ‘Best Value Colleges’ in Florida
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
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Northwest Orange Republican Women Federated offering scholarships to students, applications now open
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
FEMA Vaccination site opening at Kelly Park in Apopka
From the Orange County Newsroom The 14-day rolling positivity rate in Orange County has dropped to 5.49%. Just four days ago, it was 6.1%. As of Monday afternoon, vaccination appointments … more
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State moving to expand vaccinations for 50-and-older teachers and sworn law enforcement
Four new Florida mass-vaccination sites will be opening within the next two weeks, in Orlando, Miami, Jacksonville and Tampa By Danielle J. Brown, Florida Phoenix Governor Ron DeSantis on … more
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City of Apopka, CareerSource and the Chamber partner together for local students career training
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, … more
5 Reasons Why it is so Difficult for Modern Students to Maintain Mental Health
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, … more
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Florida has not prioritized teachers for COVID vaccines, but 27 other states have
From Danielle J. Brown, Florida Phoenix As of Thursday, over half of U.S. states allow some or all teachers to be eligible for COVID vaccines, according to data from Education Week. But not … more
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