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Parents rally to save education funding
Angela Martini, a speech pathologist and parent, became politically active when she learned about potential cuts to Advanced Placement and other programs in Florida’s education budget. Despite successful lobbying efforts that restored funding, concerns remain about the overall education budget, which saw only a 1.73% increase to $15.8bn, falling short of inflation at 2.4%. Martini…
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Pathway Church feeds hungry families
In Vero Beach, the summer meal program at Pathway Church is a crucial resource for families in need. “Thank you so much for having us,” expressed one mother as volunteers distributed food bags. The initiative, part of the Indian River County School District’s summer feeding program, aims to ensure that no child goes hungry during…
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Majority of high schoolers feel unprepared for post-graduation
A new report from Jobs for the Future, Gallup, and the Walton Family Foundation, has found that fewer than 30% of high school students feel “very prepared” for what to do after graduation, whether it be work, a traditional four-year college degree, or other options. In a survey of Gen Z high schoolers and their…
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School nurses continue to be in short supply
Nationally, school districts are having a harder time putting nurses in every building. The aim of school nursing is to manage students’ health needs so they can be ready to learn, but changes in education policy and scientific advances mean more children with health needs are coming to school. “While that is our goal and…
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New safety tech introduced for school buses
InterMotive Vehicle Controls has introduced a new safety solution called the School Bus Flasher, aimed at enhancing the visibility of school buses as they approach stops. This system alerts nearby drivers, indicating that children may be exiting the bus and crossing the street. The School Bus Flasher operates key safety features such as amber warning…
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Motivating teachers: a tough challenge
Education researcher Angela Duckworth recently led a study in partnership with Zearn Math to explore how to motivate teachers to use an online math platform to help them improve their students’ academic performance. The study involved sending various email prompts to 140,000 teachers, aiming to increase their engagement and improve student performance. The messages included…
