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Jan 15, 2015

Scott proposes more money for public schools

Relying on continued growth in property values around the state, Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Monday proposed increasing the amount of money for the state’s public schools.

Jan 8, 2015

Education

Florida judge dismisses voucher expansion lawsuit

A Florida judge on Dec. 30 tossed out a lawsuit aimed at blocking an expansion of the state’s main private school voucher program.

Jan 1, 2015

Education

2014 Education Year in Review

Teacher of the Year Darlene Clark (2/13/14)

Holley Navarre Intermediate School (HNIS) teacher Danielle Clark was named Teacher of the Year for Santa Rosa County, becoming the first teacher to do so for the school. Clark had taught at HNIS for 10 years at the time and had even attended the school as an elementary student. Principal Liz West said Clark received the award because of her leadership, mentorship and heart for students and colleagues.

Dec 25, 2014

Education

Holiday staple doubles as learning tool

Nearly 160 students competed for top honors Dec. 11 at West Navarre Intermediate School’s fourth- and fifth-grade gingerbread architecture competition hosted by the American Institute of Architects, Northwest Florida, and sponsored by J2 Environmental, Engineering and Construction Services.

Dec 25, 2014

Education

NHS Chorus performs on Disney stage

Performing at Downtown Disney isn’t anything new for the Navarre High School Chorus, but that doesn’t make the trip any less magical.

Dec 25, 2014

Education

District furlough plans hold up contract negotiations

After 10 negotiation sessions, representatives from Santa Rosa Professional Educators (SRPE), the county’s teachers’ union, and Santa Rosa County Board officials have finally made some progress toward renewing a three-year teachers’ contract.

Dec 18, 2014

Education

Education foundation awards $55K in grants

Santa Rosa Education Foundation (SREF) will award 55 teacher grants totaling $55,000 to Santa Rosa public educators.

Dec 18, 2014

Education

Science fair engages students

When Austin Anderson visited Disney World last year, he never thought the trip would lead to an award-winning science fair project. Like any kid, he was there to have fun.