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PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Pasco-Hernando State College has named Stuart Campbell as the new women’s head soccer coach. This fall will be the first year for PHSC’s intercollegiate soccer program that will be held at the Wiregrass Ranch Sports Complex. “We are excited about Coach…
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TAMPA, Fla. – Today, Florida’s First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the launch of a resiliency initiative for Florida schools to emphasize key character development skills including volunteerism, teamwork, and problem-solving. Unveiled at Amway Arena, professional sports teams, organizations, and athletes from across Florida are lending…
Read More Bucs, Lightning, and Rays Unite to Support First Lady DeSantis’ Resiliency Initiative to Empower Florida Students
PASCO COUNTY, FL – Manage the struggles of insecurity, stress, and worry by staying strong! Pasco County Libraries is proud to announce the launch of Story Strong,a new, virtual book club and an instructional program devoted to family wellness. This free series begins March 2, 2021. …
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Registered Apprenticeship is a time tested training model to help residents upskill and acquire a nationally recognized postsecondary credential of value, while ensuring for higher earnings. Governor Ron DeSantis and Commissioner of Education, Richard Corcoran, are excited to announce the awardees of the Florida Pathways…
Read More Florida Gov. DeSantis and Education Commissioner Announce Florida Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant Awardees
At a press conference on Monday, announcing the ‘Big Tech’ legislation, Governor Ron DeSantis added some comments about the CDC and guidance of closing schools. “Florida schools are open for in-person instruction. Every single parent in this state has a right to send their kid…
Read More Florida Gov. DeSantis: We Aren’t Closing Schools
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla, – Ruby Tilghman, 16, of Panama City and Sheldon Fouché, 13, of Tampa today were named Florida’s top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America’s largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service. As State Honorees,…
Read More Walker Middle Magnet School Student Named One of Florida’s Top Volunteers
Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that the theme for Black History Month in February will be “Community Champions – Celebrating the Contributions of African Americans in Florida’s Communities” and released information regarding the student art and essay contests and Excellence in Education awards. “Countless…
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Craig Latimer invites college students to apply for a scholarship provided by the Florida Supervisors of Elections (FSE). The FSE is offering three $1,200 scholarships to eligible Florida residents who are accepted or enrolled as a…
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CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – The Citrus County School District announced the graduation rate rose to 87.1 percent. Citrus County increased 1.1 percent from last year’s rate of 86 percent. Florida’s graduation rate is a cohort graduation rate. A cohort is defined as a group of students…
Read More Citrus County School’s Raise The Year Over Year Graduation Rate
If you like the idea of young Floridians becoming good Americans who don’t scoot the civil protest and loot and destroy your neighborhood, you’ve come to the right place. Civics in the classroom – outside of attentive parenting – is the doorway to good citizenship. …
Read More Florida Civics Teachers Are Not Prepared To Teach Civility