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UF and partners launch Space-Edge Accelerator to promote space business development
The University of Florida is working with several universities to launch a new space-focused business accelerator.
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From UF/IFAS
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5/23/24
And just like that... Pop-Up plant classes starting in June from UF/IFAS
UF/IFAS Extension Orange County provides education and information to residents and businesses through workshops, publications, and mass media in the areas of family life, youth development, natural resources, horticulture, and agriculture.
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From UF/IFAS
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5/22/24
Apopka resident writes open letter to Gov. DeSantis
Rod Olsen is a former HOA President of Rock Springs Ridge and an Apopka resident who wrote an open letter to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis urging him to make policy changes in schools and in teaching history that concern him.
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By Rod Olsen
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5/21/24
Florida’s school safety dashboard helps parents and teachers address root causes of bullying, fighting and other misbehavior
The dashboard includes all public K-12 schools in Florida and over 50 indicators of school safety – ranging from fights and weapons to school bus crashes.
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By F. Chris Curran, University of Florida
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5/8/24
Florida teacher salaries sink in national rankings to #50
New data released shows Florida’s average teacher pay dropped from being ranked #48 in the nation last year to #50 in the latest study.
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From the Florida Education Association
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5/7/24
Zellwood Elementary wins national Green Ribbon designation
Zellwood’s Environmental Committee meets monthly to plan sustainability-related activities. Teachers are encouraged to train professionally on the Everglades, bird counting, and waste management programs.
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From Orange County Public Schools
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4/28/24
OCPS Board Member Melissa Byrd sponsoring a CommUnity Celebration at Wekiva High School
The event promises to be an engaging experience and will be packed with school and community resources, continuing education information, and extracurricular opportunities. Apr. 10, 2024 WHAT: CommUNITY Celebration at Wekiva High School This exciting family friendly event serves as a platform to …
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From Orange County Public Schools Public Information Office
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4/11/24
The Art of Cheesemaking? There's a class for that at UF/IFAS
UF/IFAS Extension Orange County provides education and information to residents and businesses through workshops, publications, and mass media in the areas of family life, youth development, natural resources, horticulture, and agriculture.
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From UF/IFAS
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4/11/24
Apopka's Wolf Lake Elementary recognized as a "School of Excellence" on statewide list
Orange County Public Schools announced this week that Apopka's Wolf Lake Elementary is one of the 45 schools in Orange County that made the Florida School of Excellence list.
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From the OCPS Public Information Office
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4/10/24
OCPS is adding a second attendance call
Beginning this week, parents and guardians will receive an additional attendance call in the morning when their child is absent at the beginning of the school day.
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From OCPS and Staff Reports
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4/8/24
Former Blue Darter and Mustang standout Jarvis Ware leaving UCF
Jarvis Ware, a standout on the Apopka and Wekiva High School football teams, is leaving the University of Central Florida's program.
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From Staff Reports
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4/8/24
Report: Florida's K-12 spending grew more slowly than most of the U.S.
According to the study, Florida's inflation-adjusted education revenue has grown from $10,707 per student in 2002 to $11,526 per student in 2020, a growth rate of 7.6% (43rd highest).
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By Andrew Powell | The Center Square
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3/24/24
Florida Lottery transferred $2.45 billion to K-12 education in 2023
Over 34 years, a minimum of $800 million has been transferred to the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund, with FY 2023 exceeding $1 billion for the 21st consecutive year, according to the report.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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3/19/24
Spring Forward: Palms, Gardens, and Trees highlight UF/IFAS classes in April
UF/IFAS Extension Orange County provides education and information to residents and businesses through workshops, publications, and mass media in the areas of family life, youth development, natural resources, horticulture, and agriculture.
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From UF/IFAS
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3/17/24
Wekiva High wins multiple awards in hospitality competition
The event was held from February 28 – March 2 at the Rosen Plaza Hotel. 400 Florida high school students from more than 50 schools competed.
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From the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association
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3/5/24
Sign up now for the Apopka Women's Club 2024 scholarships
The scholarship money awarded is generated by the proceeds of the Apopka Art and Foliage Festival. The festival is presented in partnership with the City of Apopka and the Apopka Woman’s Club.
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From the Apopka Women's Club
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3/3/24
Report: Florida last in public education
The report highlights several findings, including the loss of rights for students with disabilities under voucher programs and the lack of certification requirements for teachers in many voucher-accepting schools.
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By Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection
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3/3/24
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Florida bill that would revise the state's pre-kindergarten program advances
Florida lawmakers have advanced a bill this week that would allow young students and those who teach them the tools to be successful.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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2/18/24
Florida schools grapple with insufficient funding, persistent state budget cuts
The report measures statewide funding adequacy based on how many students attend schools in districts with funding below estimated adequate levels.
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By Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection
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1/28/24
Parents who send their kids to ‘hybrid’ private schools still won’t get Florida school vouchers
The issue arose in a House committee meeting Tuesday, where lawmakers were tweaking the state’s voucher program, allowing families to use public dollars for private education.
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By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix
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1/25/24
Gardens, Florida Landscapes and Plants: UF/IFAS classes for February
UF/IFAS Extension Orange County provides education and information to residents and businesses through workshops, publications, and mass media in the areas of family life, youth development, natural resources, horticulture, and agriculture.
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From UF/IFAS
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1/15/24
Urgent appeal for Wekiva Coach Williams: Community uniting to fund medical care
Markeith Williams, a coach at Wekiva High School and father of two, suffered a stroke on December 29th while vacationing in the Dominican Republic.
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From Staff Reports
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1/3/24
School voucher providers are clarifying what parents can purchase
Since Florida has become the largest provider of public vouchers for private schooling in the country, lawmakers now expect organizations administering this money on the state’s behalf to clarify what parents can spend it on.
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By Christian Casale, Florida Phoenix
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1/2/24
Blue Darters, Mustangs get new districts for 2024 football season
Last week, the Florida High School Athletic Association voted to shake up districts and regions, changing the schedules for the Apopka Blue Darters and Wekiva Mustangs.
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From Staff Reports
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12/26/23
How did Apopka schools perform in 2023?
The Orange County School District received a ‘B’ grade from the State for 2023 under the new ‘Informational Baseline’ system. The 2022 grade was also a B.
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By Dr. Phyllis M. Olmstead
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12/13/23
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