Education Archive

Tallahassee (AP) – The Florida House April 28 passed legislation that would allow trained officials to carry guns in schools, but a companion bill died May 2 in the Senate.

Santa Rosa County Superintendent of Schools Tim Wyrosdick has been recognized as one Florida’s 2013 STAR Superintendents by a nomination through the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations. The annual award is given to one superintendent, and Wyrosdick was one of four nominees for the top honor, which ultimately went to Broward County Superintendent Robert Runcie in December.

Law enforcement and emergency services personnel were busy April 25 responding to a reported hazardous materials incident at T.R. Jackson Pre-K School, 4950 Susan Road in Milton where eight adults were transported to hospitals but were later evaluated and released.

The Florida Senate April 25 unanimously approved Senate Bill 850, legislation Senate President Don Gaetz said cements the link between education and jobs in today’s economy.

The Humanities, Fine & Performing Arts Division at Northwest Florida State College annually holds a juried student art exhibition, and this year, the top honor went to Marcus Gibbs of Navarre. Gibbs earned “Best in Show” honors for his artwork “After the Day” for the annual Arnie Hart Juried Exhibition.

Tallahassee, Fla. (AP) – State university foundations could meet in secret under a bill that’s going to Gov. Rick Scott.

Inspired by Lockwood’s story, a Navarre resident has decided to organize the first-ever Ian Lockwood Memorial 5k Scholarship Run/Walk to be held May 10 at the Navarre Youth Sports Association.

This week, public school students across the state are taking the very last FCAT, the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, before the state will fully implement the Florida Standards Common Core curriculum in the 2014-2015 school year.

Tallahassee, Fla. (AP) – Florida Gov. Rick Scott, along with former governors Jeb Bush and Bob Martinez, made an urgent last-minute plea for legislators to pass a tuition break to students who entered the country illegally.

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker LaRoy Reynolds was at Holley-Navarre Middle School Wednesday to talk with students about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle.