Anti-war protesters dig in as some schools close encampments after reports of antisemitic activity
Student anti-war protesters at U.S. college campuses are digging in and vowing to keep their demonstrations going, some universities moved to shut down encampments after reports of antisemitic activity among the protesters.
Class of 2024 reflects on college years marked by COVID-19, protests and life's lost milestones
For many in the graduating class of 2024, the unrest at campuses across the country over the Israel-Hamas war has marked an emotional end to their college experiences that started amid a pandemic.
DCPS interim superintendent apologizes for not removing Douglas Anderson teacher immediately after arrest
Just days after a former teacher at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts pleaded guilty to felony charges involving a student, the Duval County Schools Superintendent apologized for leaving another teacher in the classroom for weeks after he was arrested in Orlando.
Estimated 700+ Duval County Public Schools positions could be โeliminatedโ after funding issues
Duval County Public Schools has informed employees that it is expecting to eliminate a huge number of positions as it grapples with the loss of COVID-19-related relief funds and the impact of declining enrollment as school choice options have increased in recent years.
Estimated 700+ Duval County Public Schools positions could be โeliminatedโ as district struggles with funding
Duval County Public Schools has informed employees that it is expecting to make mass layoffs as it grapples with the loss of COVID-19-related relief funds from the federal government and the impact of declining enrollment as school choice options have increased in recent years.
Jacksonville mother upset that her son, who has alopecia, was forced to remove his hat at school
Sarra Brown got a call from her 11-year-old son Cameron Murray at school a week ago. โHe said, โthe teacher, the teacher, he kept trying to get my cap off my head.โโ The reason why Murray wears caps at school is because he has Alopecia Areata. That is a disease that causes hair loss.
Students at prestigious Paris university occupy campus building in pro-Palestinian protest
Students in Paris inspired by Gaza solidarity encampments at campuses in the United States have blocked access to a campus building at a prestigious French university, prompting administrators to move all classes online.
Columbia protesters say they're at an impasse with administrators and will continue anti-war camp
Columbia University students who inspired pro-Palestinian demonstrations across the country say they have reached an impasse with administrators and intend to continue their encampment until their demands are met.
Positively JAX: Local nonprofit has empowered local families for 20 years
Our April Positively JAX winner has been making a difference in our community for 20 years. After graduating with a psychology degree from Florida A&M, Elexia Coleman-Moss knew she wanted to work with youth and families. So Coleman-Moss allowed herself to dream.
USC cancels graduation ceremony and dozens are arrested on other campuses as anti-war protests grow
The University of Southern California has canceled its main graduation ceremony and dozens more students were arrested on other campuses as protests against the Israel-Hamas war continued to spread.
2 Douglas Anderson teachers who were removed from classroom were terminated last year, DCPS says
Duval County Public Schools confirmed that two teachers were terminated last June after being removed from the classroom, but a source told News4JAX it was not due to allegations of abuse that have plagued other teachers at the school in recent months.