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More than 50 years after the federal government forced hundreds of Native Alaskans into boarding schools, their descendants are haunted by — and trying to overcome —residual trauma.
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New Mural Serves As Inspiration For Williams Elementary Students
Harriet Tubman and Michelle Obama are the faces of hard work and progress that are featured in a new mural at Joseph Williams Elementary School.
Read More »New Florida Law Requires More Security in Schools
Florida public school districts must have resource officers in place at the start of the 2018-2019 school year.
Read More »‘In God We Trust’ To Be Displayed In Public Schools
A new state law is set to redirect millions from sales taxes to fund vouchers for literacy tutors and increase the percentage of teachers’ union members required to pay dues. The new law will also require school boards to display “In God We Trust” in all associated buildings.
Read More »This Isn’t The First Time Hawthorne’s Only Middle/High School Has Faced Closure
Fifty-two years later, Hawthorne is facing a possible closure yet again.
Read More »Multiple Events In Ocala Mark Response To Forest High School Shooting
Ocala saw a flurry of events inciting both outrage and hope on Wednesday afternoon in the wake of Friday’s shooting at Forest High School.
Read More »One Injured, Shooter In Custody In ‘Intentional’ Shooting At Forest High School In Ocala
One person is injured, and Ocala police say the shooter is in custody.
Read More »Take Stock In Children Scholarship Program Accepts A Record Amount Of Students
Each scholarship costs $4,000, which is then matched by the state.
Read More »With City A Dozen Short Of Its Goal, Deadline Extended For Waldo Charter School Signups
Wednesday's deadline to sign up students for a possible charter school in Waldo is being extended at least a week.
Read More »New Agricultural Program Seeks To Benefit People With Disabilities
Local non-profits 10 CAN, Inc. and GROW-HUB are partnering together to benefit veterans and people with disabilities with a new agri-therapy program that will include workshops and employment opportunities. An open house will be hosted this Saturday, April 21, at GROW-HUB.
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