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Former University of Florida standout and NFL star Major Wright has been visiting schools in Alachua County to get students excited about spreading kindness.
Read More »Former UF and NFL football player teaches children about kindness
Luke’s Bagels plans to expand
Luke’s Bagels is testing a second location with a trailer at the LifeSouth Community Blood Centers Corporate Headquarters on Newberry Road on Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon. Its first location has been successful on South Main Street in Gainesville.
Read More »A specialized ambulance for stroke patients is on the way at UF Health
Every 40 seconds, someone has a stroke in the U.S. Every three and a half minutes, someone dies from a stroke. Strokes are leading causes of long-term disability. These statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are exactly why officials at UF Health Shands Hospital are forming specialized …
Read More »Para to Pros Program promotes teachers from within
Putnam County paraprofessionals with associate degrees can apply to Saint Leo University for reduced tuition and complete a bachelor's degree in education. Employees can receive free books and continue to work while they finish their degrees.
Read More »Human Library comes to Gainesville to socially educate the community
Every book has a unique cover, but the real story lies within the pages. Getting more people to let go of initial assumptions is the Human Library’s mission. “Often times when we meet someone, we already have preconceived notions within the first 10 seconds of meeting them,” said Carjamin Scott, …
Read More »Teachers from Putnam County reflect on mentor-mentee program
The highs and lows of teaching are the only guarantees in a school day. But new Putnam County teachers do not have to navigate them alone. The program consists of mentor-mentee pairings, which many of the teachers credit as the reason they have stuck with the career. “[The program] has …
Read More »Putnam County School District’s Novice Teacher Retention Program rebounds after a pandemic
The Putnam County School district’s novice teacher retention program is rebounding since the pandemic. The district is committed to new teacher retention. However, school officials never turn their back on vetted instructors. “We really focus a lot on our novis teachers with our mentor program. We also have to focus …
Read More »The teacher shortage in north central Florida continues
Teaching shortages in grades K-12 have been prevalent since before the pandemic, according to north central Florida school administrators. However, they say COVID-19 has increased issues for educators.
Read More »Why some college students dropped out during the pandemic, and how others struggled through
Nationally, college enrollment is at a historic low with one million less students enrolled today then before the pandemic, according to NPR.
Read More »Q&A: Upcycling furniture is making its mark in Newberry
Hardwood & Honey, a Newberry upcycling furniture store, is sustaining a desire for this style of home furnishings in smaller cities in the region, according to customers.
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