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SPRING HILL, FL. – One might not believe their eyes seeing kindergarten students write and type a full paragraph all on their own. At Westside Elementary School in Spring Hill, Florida, April Crisci’s students achieve that and more as they develop a foundation in literacy…
Read More Spring Hill Teacher, April Crisci, Earns $25,000 Milken Educator Award
PASCO COUNTY, FL. – Pasco-Hernando State College will receive $956,346.00 through the Expansion of Registered Apprenticeship and Preapprenticeship (ERAP) Grant, which offer funds to state and technical colleges to begin or expand upon existing apprenticeship programs. PHSC already has an apprenticeship program in place, and…
Read More Pasco-Hernando State College To Receive Funding For Apprenticeship Programs
PASCO COUNTY, FL. – Mark your calendars for April 11, because Pasco School’s are opening up a new application window for select schools, grade levels, and programs. “If you missed the school choice application window back in January, there’s no need to worry. You can…
Read More New Pasco County School Choice Application Window Opening Up April 11
LAKELAND, FL. – Beginning in the fall of 2022, Southeastern University (SEU) will be launching a new Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program that will be delivered in a fully online classroom. Designed to prepare nurses to enhance their professional practice in a variety…
Read More SEU To Launch Master Of Science In Nursing Program
A federal judge is slated Friday to weigh a request to block Florida from issuing surveys on “intellectual freedom and viewpoint diversity” at state colleges and universities. The surveys are part of a law (HB 233) approved last year by the Legislature and Gov. Ron…
Read More Judge Sets Hearing On Florida Colleges, Universities ‘Intellectual Freedom’ Surveys
TAMPA, FL. – Members of the state university system’s Board of Governors on Wednesday confirmed Rhea Law’s appointment as the University of South Florida’s eighth president. The USF Board of Trustees last week selected Law for the job, after she served as the school’s interim…
Read More Rhea Law Confirmed As USF President
LAKELAND, FL. – SEU President Dr. Kent Ingle recently announced the appointment of Dr. Chris Owen as the dean of the university’s Barnett College of Ministry and Theology. Owen will continue to hold the position of executive vice president. Effective May 1, 2022, Owen will…
Read More SEU Announces Chris Owen As Dean Of The Barnett College Of Ministry And Theology
Students often underestimate the importance of assignment writing skills. They don’t make the connection between writing and other important skills like communication and analytical thinking. The ability to express opinions in written form is an essential part of getting an education. Unless students are able…
Read More Why Assignment Writing Skills Are So Important For Students Today
TAMPA, FL. – Since the beginning of last football season, there has been much discussion at the University of South Florida about an on-campus football stadium. On Tuesday, a significant layer in the process was peeled away when the university announced a site was recommended…
Read More USF Stadium Site Recommended During Board Meeting
CITRUS COUNTY, FL. – Despite the pandemic, Citrus County Schools once again saw an increase in graduation rates. The Citrus County School District is proud to announce that the 2021 graduation rate rose from 87.1% to 88.1%. Citrus County increased by approximately 1% which is…
Read More Citrus County’s Graduation Rates Continue To Rise