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Ga. Students Perform Well on AP Exams

12:43 PM, Feb 9, 2012

ATLANTA -- More Georgia students than ever before are taking Advanced Placement exams and getting the scores necessary to recieve college credit while still in high school.

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Fla. Instructor Finalist for Teacher of the Year

5:00 PM, Jan 20, 2012

MIRAMAR, Fla. -- Alvin Davis, Florida's 2012 teacher of the year, was named a finalist in the national contest by the Council of Chief State School Officers Thursday.

Ed Dept. Seeking Input on Test Cheating

7:18 PM, Jan 19, 2012

WASHINGTON -- The Education Department wants the public's input to develop guidelines to prevent and detect cheating.

College Students Protest 'Detached' Board of Governors

5:38 PM, Jan 19, 2012

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- A student protest calls for more student representation on the Florida Board of Governors.

 

University Christian School Students to Replace Textbooks with iPads

3:59 PM, Jan 19, 2012

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Students at University Christian will begin using iPads instead of textbooks in the fall.

Audit Finds Duval Public Schools in Good Shape

10:10 AM, Jan 18, 2012

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The public school district has received top marks for keeping its financial house in order.

Are 529 Investment Plans too Risky for College Savings?

6:33 PM, Jan 12, 2012

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- When it comes to the cost of a college education, the price keeps increasing. But there are ways to save: the college prepaid plan or a 529 college savings plan, which some fear may be too risky.

Should There be Advertising on Public School Buses?

6:21 PM, Jan 9, 2012

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Advertising seems to be everywhere these days - on city transit buses, sports stadiums, airliner tray tables and even in public restrooms.

Duval School Board May Take on 3 New Positions

5:38 PM, Jan 9, 2012

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Duval County school board is reviewing three open communications positions today during its meeting this evening.

Proposed Bill Pushes Big Tax Shift in Florida

9:02 AM, Jan 7, 2012

Florida lawmakers will consider a proposed bill to raise sales taxes three percent and, at the same time, eliminate school property taxes.

Duval Announces School Grades, Big Improvements | DATABASE

9:22 PM, Jan 4, 2012

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Nine of Duval County's high schools' grades have improved in 2011, according to the schools district.

Proposed Bill Allows Naming Rights for School Cafeterias

11:52 PM, Jan 3, 2012

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. --  A bill introduced in the Florida Legislature would allow schools to sell the naming rights for public school cafeterias to fund schools' food service budgets.

Concerns Raised over New Passing Scores on FCAT

4:14 PM, Dec 20, 2011

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test has always been a controversial assessment tool since its inception a decade ago and now it's sure to stir up more heated debate with some new changes.

Could Edward Waters College's Accreditation Be in Question?

8:58 AM, Dec 16, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Edward Waters College could be on the verge of losing its accreditation.

5 Students Disciplined in Fernandina Hazing, Paddling Case

5:45 PM, Dec 13, 2011

NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. -- Five students have been disciplined following an investigation into hazing at Fernandina Beach high School.

Duval County Graduation Rate Jumps Higher

10:53 PM, Dec 12, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Florida Department of Education released high school graduation and dropout rates that shows a 4.6 percent jump in the number of Duval County students who graduate within four years.

'Bring Maxey Back:' Raines Students Protest Principal's Ouster

6:26 PM, Dec 9, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- About two dozen students at Raines High School were outside this morning to protest the forced resignation of principal George Maxey.

Sen. Stephen Wise on 'Holiday Tree:' 'Gimme a Break'

10:54 AM, Dec 8, 2011

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Sen. Stephen Wise explains why he thinks a Winter Break name change is necessary.

Lisa Tyrie: Teacher of the Week says Favorite Subject is her Students

5:48 PM, Dec 7, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A First Coast elementary school teacher who loves her job, Lisa Tyrie teaches third grade at Kernan Trail Elementary School.  "I teach all the subjects. We are a self contained class," said Tyrie.

Raines Principal Forced Out after Theft Incident at School

2:46 PM, Dec 7, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The locker room theft incident at Raines High School in November has cost the principal his job.

Mayor Announces Mentoring Program for Duval Schools

1:55 PM, Dec 7, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Hundreds of school-based mentors will be available to Duval County school students by April 1.

Episcopal School of Jacksonville Holds 'Toga Tuesday'

12:48 PM, Dec 7, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Episcopal School of Jacksonville has created "Toga Tuesday" to inspire the community to donate sheets -- new or used -- to the City Rescue Mission. It's a new project called "Sheets of Hope."

No Discipline Yet as Wrestling Hazing Investigation Continues

1:22 PM, Dec 3, 2011

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. -- The investigation into a hazing incident on a high school wrestlling team is ongoing.

Former School Counselor Sentenced to 140 Years for Child Porn

8:56 PM, Nov 30, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A former educator found guilty of federal child pornography charges will spend the rest of his life in prison.

Baldwin School Hopes to Score Grand Prize for Library

5:32 PM, Nov 24, 2011

BALDWIN, Fla. -- A campaign is underway at Baldwin Middle-Senior High to score a grant with a grand prize of $50,000 to restock the school's library and buy computers.

Sheriff: Hazing Suspected in FAMU Drum Major's Death

5:21 PM, Nov 23, 2011

ATLANTA -- Florida A&M University President Dr. James Ammons announced Tuesday that the university has suspended band performances indefinitely following the death of drum major Robert Champion.

Good Sports: Bolles Team Gives Back State Runner-Up Trophy

9:07 AM, Nov 22, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Bolles School makes a tradition of winning in every sport. But perhaps this year's will stand out most in the crowd of state championships - the year the girls cross country team lost.

Teachers Spared But Where Did the Money Come From?

10:58 PM, Nov 18, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Eleven teaching positions in Duval County classrooms were saved, but it's unclear where principals found money in their budgets when it wasn't there a month ago.

Party in Pants Cuts Profits, Raises Prices

ORANGE PARK, Fla. -- Shoplifting is on the rise and it's impacting your bottom line. Ken Amaro is First For You.

1:44 PM, Feb 9, 2012

Married Couple Arrested, Child on Life Support

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Two people have been arrested, one charged with aggravated child abuse and the other child neglect, after a child was brought to Orange Park Medical Center unresponsive.

5:16 PM, Feb 8, 2012

UF Alpha Phi Alpha Suspended Due to Hazing Allegations

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Another Florida college is making headlines for hazing, and this time it's a fraternity at the University of Florida that's in the hot seat.

6:20 PM, Feb 8, 2012

Shands Jacksonville Gets 3D Mammography Tool

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Over the last six months, Shands Jacksonville has been working to get a new 3D mammogram machine online.  The machine, called Hologic's Selenia Dimensions, is designed to make it easier for physicians to see potential problems that a traditional mammogram would not catch.

12:38 PM, Feb 9, 2012

Tuition Up, Teachers Coming Locally

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Two major education stories making headlines.

10:00 AM, Feb 9, 2012

Jacksonville Group Rescues Human Trafficking Victims

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- On the streets of Jacksonville lurks a dangerous network of human trafficking.

2:31 PM, Feb 8, 2012

Friday Marks the Third Anniversary of the Disappearnce of Haleigh Cummings

PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. -- Friday, February 10th, 2012, marks the three year anniversary of the disappearance of Haleigh Cummings.

11:35 AM, Feb 9, 2012

Georgia Girl Fights Off Abductor in Walmart Video, Suspect Arreseted

BREMEN, Ga. -- A surveillance camera at a Walmart west of Atlanta has captured dramatic footage of a 7-year-old girl struggling out of the arms of a man who was trying to abduct her in the toy aisle.

2:24 PM, Feb 9, 2012

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