Around 175 people, including one Navarre woman, attended “March for the Children” in Tallahassee March 5 to support a proposed bill that would limit standardized testing in schools.
American Legion Post 382 donated $900 to West Navarre Intermediate March 5 to support the school’s Month of the Military Child celebration in April. Regina Marek, an ESE paraprofessional and member of the legion’s Ladies Auxiliary, and has helped create a partnership between the organization and the school. Marek said a portion of the donation will pay for purple T-shirts for the 310 students whose parents are currently deployed. The rest of the money will be used for purple lollipops for all of the military children in school.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott announced the distribution of more than $124 million in School Recognition Program funding, with nearly $2 million going to the Santa Rosa County School District.
Studies have shown that children who eat breakfast at school start the day ready to learn, which is reflected in higher test scores and better classroom behavior. However only half of the children who eat lunch at school also eat school breakfast, according to the Food Research and Action Council.
After a dozen negotiation sessions, the Santa Rosa County School District and the teacher’s union are making progress toward renewing their three-year contract after the district halted its attempt to include furlough days. The final issue holding up the agreement is the amounts for step raises.
District 2 Sen. Greg Evers and District 53 Rep. John Tobia filed companion bills SB 1496 and HB 1121 in an effort to restore local and parental control to the state education system.
The Florida Education Association is asking parents to participate in a survey related to Florida’s Standard Assessment (FSA), the new testing mode replacing the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT).
With her numerous volunteer efforts, it’s obvious AJ Lautenslager loves working with students at Navarre High School. That enthusiasm paid off recently when she was named Outstanding Adult School Volunteer for the 2014-15 school year by Florida Department of Education Commissioner Pam Stewart.
Several key regional partners in Northwest Florida announced the launch of a new collaborative initiative designed to educate students, parents, teachers and administrators about the number of viable career opportunities and corresponding training located within the community. The campaign is reflective of collective impact between partners in education in an effort to meet the growing needs of business and industry.
