Florida justices ask pointed questions during hearing on Amendment 8

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Florida Supreme Court justices poked holes in both sides of an ongoing debate whether to place Amendment 8 back on the November ballot during a 45-minute hearing Wednesday afternoon.  They didn’t issue a ruling, but one is expected soon. Read More

Grant trains K-12 staff to help students with mental health difficulties

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Faculty and staff at Florida’s K-12 schools will receive training on how to recognize and assist students with emotional or mental health difficulties.  It’s thanks to a new $2.2-million dollar grant awarded to USF St. Petersburg’s College of Education. Read More