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Three days after winning relay gold, Caeleb Dressel is closing in on individual honors. The Clay High graduate and University of Florida junior qualified for the 100 free final at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro Tuesday. Read full article
Between now and August 18, 2016, the U. S. Department of Education is collecting input from stakeholders on the educational and technical assistance needs of states and school districts. The input received will inform priorities for the next grant cycle of Regional Educational Laboratories as part of the Comprehensive Centers program. Read full article
The St. Johns County superintendent selection process is moving quicker than expected, with nine out of 21 applicants advancing into the semifinalist stage. The list of potential candidates was presented before the School Board Tuesday and motioned for approval. The board also motioned to disband the citizens’ advisory committee, which was set to meet twice…
A group of parents filed a complaint in Leon County civil court late Tuesday night, seeking to stop their children from repeating third grade under Florida’s social promotion law. The case, against the Florida Department of Education and seven school districts including Hernando and Pasco counties, aims for an injunction against the rules as students…