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As new school year draws near, Florida families can save at annual back-to-school tax holiday
The Florida Department of Revenue has released a Frequently Asked Questions document about the 2022 tax holiday, which outlines items exempt from sales taxes.
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By Danielle J. Brown, Florida Phoenix
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7/31/22
District's Blue School Grant Program application process opening
This year’s application cycle opens Aug. 1 through Sept. 15, 2022, at 5 p.m. Teachers in grades 6–12 at public and charter schools within the St. Johns River Water Management District are eligible.
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From the SJRWMD
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7/28/22
Inflation’s impact on back-to-school shopping
The back-to-school market is now worth $34.4B for K-12 students, per Deloitte. And this year, parents are expected to spend an average of $661 per child, up 8% and 27% from 2019.
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By Juliet Bennett Rylah, The Hustle
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7/26/22
Schools are the ‘hubs and hearts’ of neighborhoods – here’s how they can strengthen the communities around them
Food deserts. Poor housing conditions. Lack of community investment. These challenges may not always come to mind when people think about how to improve America’s public schools.
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Alisha Butler, Wesleyan University
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7/20/22
6 ways to keep kids’ school skills sharp over the summer
Worried your kids will forget what they learned in school over the summer? Scholars have been studying the problem for over a century.
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By Suzanne McLeod, Binghamton University, State University of New York
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7/19/22
Six ways to save on school supplies this tax holiday season
In a couple of weeks, from July 25 through August 7, Florida will hold its annual school sales tax holiday. During that period, consumers can curb school supply costs with savings designated by the Florida legislature.
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From UF/IFAS
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7/14/22
UF/IFAS announces its August schedules of classes for Apopka and Orange County
UF/IFAS Extension meets in the middle of summer with a strong menu of classes and programs for Apopka and Orange County residents in August.
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From UF/IFAS
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7/7/22
Summer Meals All Summer Long: OCPS extends its free meals program
The school year may be over, but as inflation, rising rent, and the mounting cost of gas take a financial toll on Central Florida families, the season for food insecurity is just beginning.
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From Orange County Public Schools
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6/12/22
During a difficult period, Wheatley Elementary gives the community a reason to smile
There are few greater sounds than that of children's laughter. It is a kind of gift that signifies trust, joy, and the type of detachment from the troubles of the world that allows children to simply play without fear or worries.
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By Greg Jackson
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6/2/22
Baptiste Orthodontics building long-lasting relationships with patients and the community
Baptiste Orthodontics has formed long-lasting relationships with the community we serve by partnering with over 40 public schools and community groups in Orange County.
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By Cynthia Schweitzer, Practice Director at Baptiste Orthodontics and Dentistry for Kids in Apopka
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5/16/22
Goodwill Industries invests in employees by covering costs of college tuition or vocational certification
Goodwill Industries of Central Florida recently announced a prepaid tuition program that will cover the cost of college or vocational school for its employees.
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From Goodwill Industries of Central Florida
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5/4/22
iPromise: Over 40 businesses and community members take the pledge in Apopka
The iPromise Garden project has taken Apopka by storm, starting with famous TikTok personality and gardening enthusiast Marcus Bridgewater, @gardenmarcus, taking the pledge.
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By Shaunte Jemison, Re-Imagine Communities
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4/24/22
Take the pledge Apopka to advance equity and empower the underserved
Re-imagine Communities is on a mission to advance equity by empowering the underserved and at-risk youth of Central Florida, with a large focus in Apopka. Through mentoring and coaching, education …
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From Re-imagine Communities
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4/17/22
Apopka residents graduate at Western Governor's University ceremony
Local residents, LaKeda Jones, and Antonio Medeiros received their Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelors of Business Administration – Marketing degrees (respectively) from WGU.
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From Western Governor's University
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4/14/22
UF/IFAS receives $1 million grant to engage low-income students in geomatics
The National Science Foundation has awarded the geomatics faculty at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) a grant to boost enrollment of talented low-income students.
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By Lourdes Mederos, UF/IFAS
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3/27/22
Wekiva High School wins multiple awards at Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association competitions
Throughout the weekend, ProStart students competed in categories including Culinary, Management, Edible Centerpiece, and Waiter’s Relay.
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From the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association
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3/10/22
Goodwill hosts free webinars aimed to help job seekers with their search
Goodwill Industries of Central Florida understands how tough looking for a job can be! That's why they're kicking off March with practical and insightful webinars to help you be more effective in your search.
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From Goodwill Industries of Central Florida
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3/1/22
Wekiva Pop Warner Football and Cheer Association launches early signup campaign this Saturday in South Apopka
The Wekiva Pop Warner and Cheer season will kick off on August 1st, but practices start during spring break and summer, three days a week at Wheatley Park from 5-7 pm.
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From Staff Reports
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2/17/22
The joy of being a pediatric dentist in Apopka
Take a trip with Dr. Alma Correia of Baptiste Dentistry for Kids as she experiences kindergarteners in Apopka and fields their surprising questions about teeth.
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By Dr. Alma Correia, Baptiste Dentistry for Kids in Apopka
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2/14/22
Educators statewide invited to apply for free Florida Forestry Teachers Tour
The annual tour brings educators from throughout the state to Northeast Florida for an inside look at the state’s largest agricultural commodity.
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From the Florida Forest Service
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2/10/22
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Florida community colleges zero-in on dropout prevention
University of Florida researchers surveyed 27,000 former community-college students and found six out of 10 Florida community college students drop out before they finish - even with good grades and only a few credits shy of graduation.
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By Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection
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2/10/22
Jenkins retiring as OCPS Superintendent
In 2017, Jenkins received a presidential appointment as a director of the National Board of Education Sciences. and was named the Florida Superintendent of the Year and one of four finalists for the national title.
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From OCPS and Staff Reports
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2/8/22
Goodwill shares some love in February with on-target webinars for job-seekers
Kick off February with practical and insightful webinars to help you be more effective in your job search. Landing the right job for you is possible, especially when you take time to hone your skills.
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From Goodwill Industries of Central Florida
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1/30/22
Here's a glimpse at new directions for The Apopka Voice in 2022
The Apopka Voice crossed a milestone last year when we published our 10,000th article. Informing, engaging, and inspiring our readers is the mission of The Apopka Voice. But in 2022, we want to do even more.
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The Apopka Voice Staff
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1/25/22
Feds approve Florida's delayed COVID plan for schools
The approval came after months of delays. Florida and other states were supposed to submit a COVID plan for schools by June 7th, but Florida didn’t get its plan in until October 6th... well into the new school year.
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By Danielle J. Brown, Florida Phoenix
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1/23/22
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