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For the sake of our students, slow/stop development in Apopka
Olsen: "Every Apopka Department is stressed due to our rapid growth. Commissioners, please take the time to talk with the employees."
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By Rod Olsen
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12/11/23
Florida bill could expand state's dual enrollment program for high schoolers
A new bill was filed Thursday by a Florida lawmaker that will change requirements for district school boards regarding dual enrollment for students.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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12/6/23
Blooms, Bats, and Backyard Chickens: UF/IFAS classes for January
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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12/5/23
Florida lawmakers aim to cut red tape for public schools with new legislation
Senate Bill 7004 will provide additional authority to school districts regarding pre-kindergarten programs, school improvements, assessments, reporting, and instructional materials.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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11/26/23
Florida Senate eyeing public school recess reform
One part of a trio of bills likely to be considered during the 2024 legislative session would mandate that schools provide 100 minutes of recess per week.
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By Christian Casale, Florida Phoenix
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11/20/23
Season ends for Blue Darters in regional semifinals
The Apopka Blue Darters ended their season with a 42-14 loss to Sanford-Seminole in the Class 4M-Region 1 semifinals Friday night.
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From Staff Reports
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11/19/23
For Apopka, all roads lead to Sanford in postseason
The Apopka-Seminole rivalry has defined every season for both teams since 2019. This will be the sixth meeting between the two perennial powerhouses in the last five years.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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11/16/23
Report: Florida school district audits reveal numerous oversight issues
According to the report, five different school district audits included findings that the AG considered material weaknesses.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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11/14/23
Hydroponics and Cooking Under Pressure highlight UF/IFAS Classes for December
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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11/13/23
Florida lawmakers review new teacher and workforce incentive programs
Funding is planned to roll out by December, and adult students can simultaneously enroll in a program that leads to a credential of value that will eventually lead to gainful employment.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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11/12/23
Blue Darters open 24th straight postseason campaign against a familiar foe
Apopka had a roller coaster ride of a season. After opening with three straight wins against Ocoee, West Orange, and Dr. Phillips, they suffered two ugly losses to Edgewater and Seminole.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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11/9/23
Christian Learning Academy in Apopka sponsoring Spirit Night at Chipotle's
Want something deliciously different for supper? Chipotle Mexican Grill and Christian Learning Academy have just the answer.
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From the Christian Learning Academy
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11/5/23
Blue Darters surge past Evans 33-13
After losing three of their last five games, Apopka found its rhythm Thursday night, defeating the Evans Trojans 33-13.
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From Staff Reports
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10/29/23
Black Friday: Blue Darters and Mustangs suffer defeats
Friday Night Lights became very dark for both area football teams, with the Apopka Blue Darters losing 49-21 and the Wekiva Mustangs falling 68-41.
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From Staff Reports
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10/22/23
Updating: OCPS disputes Wekiva coach's claim he was "forced out"
The Wekiva Mustangs played their first game without their head coach, Jeremiah Rodriguez-Schwartz, Friday night... but the reason he was not on the sidelines is still in dispute.
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From Staff Reports
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10/22/23
Developing Story: Jeremiah Rodriguez-Schwartz will not finish the season as Wekiva's football coach
Jeremiah Rodriguez-Schwartz has been reassigned to teach at a middle school in the district and will not finish out the remainder of the 2023 season for Wekiva.
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From Staff Reports
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10/19/23
Wekiva High, Wolf Lake Middle receive Blue School Grants from the St. Johns River Water Management District
The St. Johns River Water Management District is providing nearly $40,000 in grants to 20 schools within its 18-county region through the Blue School Grants program.
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
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10/17/23
In honor of JP: Blue Darters and Mustangs honor John Peery at Friday football games
High School football in Apopka was all about one man and his legacy on Friday night. John Peery, the longtime editor of The Apopka Chief, died in his sleep on Thursday. He was 67.
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From Staff Reports
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10/15/23
University of Florida tops ranking as university with the lowest price high quality degree
The study analyzed more than 1,700 colleges across America and its territories, looking at the average cost of their tuition and fees, room and board charges, and books and supplies. The study, by university ranking site Research.com , analyzed more than 1,700 …
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From research.com
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10/4/23
A solution to America’s K-12 STEM teacher shortage: Endowed chairs
When STEM majors go into a STEM career, they will earn, on average, $101,100. When STEM graduates become a math, computer science or science teacher, they will earn, on average, roughly $60,000.
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By Gerard Robinson, University of Virginia
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9/28/23
Mixed bag for Florida colleges in national, top public universities, and private school rankings
In the 2024 rankings, the University of Florida posted a figure of 28 in the national universities category, compared to 29 last year. For FSU, the figure was 53, compared to 55 last year.
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By Christian Casale, Florida Phoenix
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9/19/23
UF top school in Florida; ranks #28 nationally
US News and World Reports ranked the University of Florida as the top college in Florida and #28 overall in the country. It fell from #5 to #6 in the public school ranking nationally.
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From Staff Reports
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9/18/23
Bring your peanut butter jars to UF/IFAS classes in October
UF/IFAS provides education 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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9/18/23
Joint letter asks Florida education head for transparency on universal vouchers
Overall, 31 groups signed a letter from the ACLU of Florida, the League of Women Voters, the NAACP Florida State Conference, and the Florida Council of Churches.
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By Christian Casale, Florida Phoenix
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9/14/23
Early Learning Coalition of Orange County spreading the word about resources available to families
The Early Learning Coalition of Orange County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing leadership, guidance, and support for School Readiness and Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten programs.
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From the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County
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9/11/23
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