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The event promises to be an engaging experience and will be packed with school and community resources, continuing education information, and extracurricular opportunities.
Apr. 10, 2024
WHAT:
CommUNITY Celebration at Wekiva High School
This exciting family friendly event serves as a platform to …
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From Orange County Public Schools Public Information Office
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4/11/24
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UF/IFAS Extension Orange County provides education and information to residents and businesses through workshops, publications, and mass media in the areas of family life, youth development, natural resources, horticulture, and agriculture.
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From UF/IFAS
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4/11/24
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Orange County Public Schools announced this week that Apopka's Wolf Lake Elementary is one of the 45 schools in Orange County that made the Florida School of Excellence list.
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From the OCPS Public Information Office
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4/10/24
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Beginning this week, parents and guardians will receive an additional attendance call in the morning when their child is absent at the beginning of the school day.
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From OCPS and Staff Reports
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4/8/24
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Jarvis Ware, a standout on the Apopka and Wekiva High School football teams, is leaving the University of Central Florida's program.
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From Staff Reports
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4/8/24
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According to the study, Florida's inflation-adjusted education revenue has grown from $10,707 per student in 2002 to $11,526 per student in 2020, a growth rate of 7.6% (43rd highest).
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By Andrew Powell | The Center Square
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3/24/24
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Over 34 years, a minimum of $800 million has been transferred to the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund, with FY 2023 exceeding $1 billion for the 21st consecutive year, according to the report.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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3/19/24
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UF/IFAS Extension Orange County provides education and information to residents and businesses through workshops, publications, and mass media in the areas of family life, youth development, natural resources, horticulture, and agriculture.
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From UF/IFAS
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3/17/24
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The event was held from February 28 – March 2 at the Rosen Plaza Hotel. 400 Florida high school students from more than 50 schools competed.
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From the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association
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3/5/24
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The scholarship money awarded is generated by the proceeds of the Apopka Art and Foliage Festival. The festival is presented in partnership with the City of Apopka and the Apopka Woman’s Club.
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From the Apopka Women's Club
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3/3/24
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The report highlights several findings, including the loss of rights for students with disabilities under voucher programs and the lack of certification requirements for teachers in many voucher-accepting schools.
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Florida lawmakers have advanced a bill this week that would allow young students and those who teach them the tools to be successful.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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2/18/24
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The report measures statewide funding adequacy based on how many students attend schools in districts with funding below estimated adequate levels.
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By Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection
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1/28/24
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The issue arose in a House committee meeting Tuesday, where lawmakers were tweaking the state’s voucher program, allowing families to use public dollars for private education.
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By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix
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1/25/24
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UF/IFAS Extension Orange County provides education and information to residents and businesses through workshops, publications, and mass media in the areas of family life, youth development, natural resources, horticulture, and agriculture.
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From UF/IFAS
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1/15/24
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Markeith Williams, a coach at Wekiva High School and father of two, suffered a stroke on December 29th while vacationing in the Dominican Republic.
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From Staff Reports
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1/3/24
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Since Florida has become the largest provider of public vouchers for private schooling in the country, lawmakers now expect organizations administering this money on the state’s behalf to clarify what parents can spend it on.
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By Christian Casale, Florida Phoenix
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1/2/24
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Last week, the Florida High School Athletic Association voted to shake up districts and regions, changing the schedules for the Apopka Blue Darters and Wekiva Mustangs.
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From Staff Reports
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12/26/23
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The Orange County School District received a ‘B’ grade from the State for 2023 under the new ‘Informational Baseline’ system. The 2022 grade was also a B.
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By Dr. Phyllis M. Olmstead
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12/13/23
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Olsen: "Every Apopka Department is stressed due to our rapid growth. Commissioners, please take the time to talk with the employees."
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By Rod Olsen
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12/11/23
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A new bill was filed Thursday by a Florida lawmaker that will change requirements for district school boards regarding dual enrollment for students.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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12/6/23
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UF/IFAS Extension Orange County provides education and information to residents and businesses through workshops, publications, and mass media in the areas of family life, youth development, natural resources, horticulture, and agriculture.
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From UF/IFAS
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12/5/23
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Senate Bill 7004 will provide additional authority to school districts regarding pre-kindergarten programs, school improvements, assessments, reporting, and instructional materials.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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11/26/23
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One part of a trio of bills likely to be considered during the 2024 legislative session would mandate that schools provide 100 minutes of recess per week.
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By Christian Casale, Florida Phoenix
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11/20/23
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The Apopka Blue Darters ended their season with a 42-14 loss to Sanford-Seminole in the Class 4M-Region 1 semifinals Friday night.
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From Staff Reports
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11/19/23
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