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Jacksonville Symposium: Dropout Rate High Amongst Black Males

Jacksonville Symposium: Dropout Rate High Amongst Black Males

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Recent studies show the First Coast is losing millions of dollars due to a high dropout rate.

Dominique Dawes, 3-Time Gold Medalist, Speaks at UNF

Dominique Dawes, 3-Time Gold Medalist, Speaks at UNF

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The University of North Florida held its 29th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. scholarship luncheon early Thursday and Dominique Dawes, three time gold medalist was the motivational speaker.

Study: Can Teachers' Math Fears Impact Female Students?

Study: Can Teachers' Math Fears Impact Female Students?

FAIRVIEW PARK -- A new study found that young girls may pick up on the math anxiety of their female teachers. The University of Chicago researched first and second grade students and found that female teachers with the most math anxiety were more likely to impact their female students.

Math-Science Magnet in Jacksonville Symbol of Obama Plan

Math-Science Magnet in Jacksonville Symbol of Obama Plan

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Sallye Mathis Elementary school on Jacksonville's Northside has a head start on President Obama's plan to emphasize math and science in education.

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NH Teacher, 100, Gets Degree a Day Before Dying

NH Teacher, 100, Gets Degree a Day Before Dying

CONCORD, N.H. - It was Harriet Richardson Ames' dream to earn her bachelor's degree in education. She finally reached that milestone, nearly three weeks after achieving another: her 100th birthday.

St. Johns School Finds Way to Cut Classroom Size in Half

St. Johns School Finds Way to Cut Classroom Size in Half

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla -- The St. Johns County School District is proposing an associate teacher program. It simply adds an extra teacher to a classroom while still saving money.

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