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Should FSCJ's 'no infants' policy be more flexible?

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:03:58 GMT

Rebecca Mabrey was turned away at FSCJ when she tried to bring her ten-month-old baby into a proctored exam.

Florida school tells students to drop online classes

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:07:04 GMT

Florida's main online school is telling worried parents and students that they aren't about to get charged for failing to complete courses.

'Absurd' teacher evaluation system partially fixed

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:49:07 GMT

Gov. Rick Scott and state lawmakers have finally fixed a flaw in the state's teacher evaluation system that graded teachers in part on the performance of students they did not teach.

Duval schools reorganization enters final two weeks

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:16:39 GMT

It started this spring with 200 administrators and support staff told their positions were being reviewed in a move to streamline Duval County school operations.

DCPS keeping kids fed over summer break

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:15:12 GMT

The Duval County Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) during the months of June, July and August 2013.

Duval County School's FCAT results announced

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:39:42 GMT

The Florida Department of Education has released the 2013 FCAT scores, according to a Duval County Public Schools release.

Submit your Great Grad photos

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 02:30:11 GMT

First Coast News is highlighting First Coast Great Grads this month!

N.Y. high school names same-sex couple as 'cutest' in yearbook

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:47:32 GMT

It's typical for high school students to encourage their classmates in competition with "you guys are going to win."

Superintendent, Mayor get dunked

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 19:05:05 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Duval County superintendent Nikolai Vitti and Mayor Alvin Brown were among several officials to feel the wrath of the "Shark Tank" on Saturday.

Mother: Child denied food at school

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:11:46 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The mother of a Duval County kindergartner is outraged because she said her son was denied breakfast Tuesday in the school cafeteria.

Limo ride and fine dining treats special needs class

Fri, 31 May 2013 20:00:32 GMT

ORANGE PARK, Fla. -- Patti Hale is retiring as a teacher after 36 years. She places a bigger emphasis on her special needs children whom she says gave her so much love over the years.

Student of the Week: Jordan Gay

Fri, 31 May 2013 19:49:08 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- On Friday, Good Morning Jacksonville recognized the last student of the week for the 2012-2013 school year.

Florida schools to stock EpiPens to protect children

Fri, 31 May 2013 17:08:58 GMT

Gov. Rick Scott signs legislation allowing schools to keep a supply of epinephrine auto injectors to protect children from severe allergic reactions.

St. Augustine speller falters on fruit-related word

Thu, 30 May 2013 22:16:16 GMT

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - After an impressive run at the 2013 Scripps National Spelling Bee, Grace Remmer was foiled by a fruit stalk.

Teen arrested for alleged bomb threat to school

Thu, 30 May 2013 21:50:15 GMT

A high school student was arrested Thursday for allegedly calling in a bomb threat to his school on Memorial Day.

Field trip to Orlando surfaces in local bullying case

Thu, 30 May 2013 19:12:07 GMT

A field trip taken by 8th graders to Universal Studios in Orlando is being used in legal arguments in an ongoing school incident described as bullying.

DCPS board debates adding more media specialists

Thu, 30 May 2013 13:34:53 GMT

Some district leaders say more needs to be done to help kids who are struggling to read.

Teacher of the Week: Mary Nolan

Wed, 29 May 2013 15:36:18 GMT

This week, First Coast News is recognizing Mary Nolan, a first-grade teacher at New Berlin Elementary School in Jacksonville.

Georgia Gov. says no sex questions for kids

Wed, 29 May 2013 13:40:48 GMT

ATLANTA -- The state of Georgia has passed on nearly $2 million of federal funding, after the governor declined to include questions about sex on a survey to teenagers in public schools.

College student expelled for 'hot teacher' journal

Wed, 29 May 2013 09:03:24 GMT

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (WTSP) -- "Not all students are 18-year-old kids living in his parent's basement. I'm a tax payer. I pay a lot of taxes. Some of us own that university," said Joe Corlett.