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Clay County tops state in school book removals, withdrawing nearly 290 books last school year
Read full article: Clay County tops state in school book removals, withdrawing nearly 290 books last school yearClay County in Northeast Florida takes the top spot in the state for districts removing the most books last school year.
More than 1,000 middle, high school students explore their options at NACAC college fair
Read full article: More than 1,000 middle, high school students explore their options at NACAC college fairMore than a thousand students went to the Prime F. Osborn Center III Saturday morning to explore higher education opportunities at the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) National College Fair.
Some Duval County middle and high school students losing access to school bus transportation
Read full article: Some Duval County middle and high school students losing access to school bus transportationSome Duval County middle and high school students will be losing bus transportation in the upcoming school year.
PFLAG of Jacksonville offering scholarships to LGBTQ+ students in Northeast Florida
Read full article: PFLAG of Jacksonville offering scholarships to LGBTQ+ students in Northeast FloridaPFLAG Jacksonville will host its annual celebration in August to award scholarships to local LGBTQ+ individuals who are pursuing post-secondary or trade school education.
Parents of DCPS students are encouraged to complete this 2023 Federal Impact Aid Survey
Read full article: Parents of DCPS students are encouraged to complete this 2023 Federal Impact Aid SurveyAll parents who have children enrolled in Duval County Public Schools are encouraged to complete the survey.
Duval County Schools prepares to bring back students in the midst of a massive heatwave
Read full article: Duval County Schools prepares to bring back students in the midst of a massive heatwaveNo way around it, it's hot. We are breaking records with the heat. And, it will continue through the weekend and even into Monday when Duval County students return to school.
Florida lawmakers consider year-round school schedule for students
Read full article: Florida lawmakers consider year-round school schedule for studentsA House panel on Tuesday supported launching a pilot program of year-round schools, with the plan’s sponsor suggesting it could help students recover from learning losses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
JTA free ride program for Duval County, college students expands to year-round availability
Read full article: JTA free ride program for Duval County, college students expands to year-round availabilityDuval County students, from middle school to college, can now ride JTA buses for free any time of the year.
The price of school lunches is going up in some places -- and inflation isn’t the only driving force
Read full article: The price of school lunches is going up in some places -- and inflation isn’t the only driving forceNews4JAX spoke with an expert on the issue who says the expiration of a government waiver is also one of the main issues.
Fishweir Elementary School celebrates Black History Month with ‘Live Wax Museum’
Read full article: Fishweir Elementary School celebrates Black History Month with ‘Live Wax Museum’On the last day of Black History Month, Fishweir Elementary School grades 3-5 held a “Live Wax Museum” to celebrate those who made an impact on the world.
Foreign students returning to US, but below pre-COVID levels
Read full article: Foreign students returning to US, but below pre-COVID levelsA new survey finds that international students are returning to U.S. colleges in stronger numbers, but the rebound has yet to make up for last year’s historic declines.
Baldwin Middle-Senior High School shifting to remote learning due to COVID-19 impact
Read full article: Baldwin Middle-Senior High School shifting to remote learning due to COVID-19 impactDue to the number of positive COVID-19 cases at Baldwin Middle-Senior High School and close-contacts exceeding the 20% threshold, Duval County Public Schools on Tuesday said the school will shift to online learning beginning Wednesday.
UNF offers $100 incentive to students who get vaccine
Read full article: UNF offers $100 incentive to students who get vaccineIn an effort to get more students vaccinated, the University of North Florida announced Monday it will give each student who gets vaccinated against the coronavirus $100 in “Ozzie Bucks” if they meet certain qualifications.
PFLAG announces scholarship banquet for students in Northeast Florida
Read full article: PFLAG announces scholarship banquet for students in Northeast FloridaPFLAG of Jacksonville is hosting its annual scholarship celebration to announce scholarships for out lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer+ students.
New program in Nassau County invites teens to learn about law enforcement
Read full article: New program in Nassau County invites teens to learn about law enforcementWhile participating in the academy; teens will be able to learn about patrol operations, special operations including marine, agriculture, and motorcycle units, defensive tactics, forensics, and much more.
J. White Scholarship Program | River City Live
Read full article: J. White Scholarship Program | River City LiveThe purpose of the J White Scholarship is to provide college scholarship awards to students who have shown a career interest in Finance, Accounting or Business. Students will be matched to the scholarship award most appropriate for their area of study.
Emergency Order: State exams can be optional for Florida seniors, 3rd graders to graduate
Read full article: Emergency Order: State exams can be optional for Florida seniors, 3rd graders to graduateFlorida high school seniors will be able to graduate this year and third graders can move on without passing the normally required state assessments, according to a new executive order signed Friday by Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran.
PFLAG of Jacksonville offering $2,000 scholarship to LGBTQ+ students in Northeast Florida
Read full article: PFLAG of Jacksonville offering $2,000 scholarship to LGBTQ+ students in Northeast FloridaPFLAG of Jacksonville is awarding up to $2,000 in scholarships for out lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer+ students.
‘Back to normal’: UNF students and staff go back to on-campus operations this Fall
Read full article: ‘Back to normal’: UNF students and staff go back to on-campus operations this FallJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The University of North Florida is ready to move operations back on campus in the Fall. While the university says most operations will go back to Pre-COVID standards, the school will still follow guidelines including mask-wearing and requiring quarantine for students and staff if necessary. The university recommends students make an early appointment now with their academic advisors to begin planning. The University of North Florida shut down its campus in ordered students out of the dorms in March 2020. Multiple other state universities and private colleges did the same.
Delayed test results slowed COVID-19 contact tracing at Fletcher
Read full article: Delayed test results slowed COVID-19 contact tracing at Fletcher‘Fair number of students’ developed symptoms, health department director says. If you need help with WJXT’s or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801.
Juniors, seniors sent home after 2 coronavirus cases confirmed at Providence
Read full article: Juniors, seniors sent home after 2 coronavirus cases confirmed at ProvidenceJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Junior and senior students were sent home Tuesday after two cases of coronavirus were confirmed at Providence School of Jacksonville. According to an email from school leaders, two juniors from the school tested positive. “All students who have interacted with these two students over the weekend or in class on Monday have been contacted, sent home, and asked to quarantine,” according to the email. The school said it is not canceling any extra-curricular activities. Fletcher High School and Douglas Anderson School of the Arts both made the decision in the last week to temporarily close their campuses due to an increase in the number of reported COVID-19 cases.
Flagler high school students donate life-saving equipment to paramedics
Read full article: Flagler high school students donate life-saving equipment to paramedicsStudents from Flagler Palm Coast High School’s “Guard Dogs,” a community problem-solvers group, donated 200 tourniquets to the county’s Fire Rescue department. “These students, in the aftermath of many school incidents, took the initiative to help,” said Flagler County Interim Fire Rescue Chief Joe King. The tourniquets will help stock Fire Rescue units if there is ever an active assailant event. “We hope we will never be faced with using the equipment for this purpose,” King said. “But we are more prepared now because of the students' efforts to be proactive.”
Gov't: New foreign students can't enter US if courses online
Read full article: Gov't: New foreign students can't enter US if courses onlineThe announcement primarily affects new students hoping to enroll at universities that will provide classes entirely online as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The new order was released Friday as a clarification to earlier guidance from March 9 that suspended existing limits around online education for international students. They said many colleges had already prepared housing for international students, even at universities offering online instruction only. It's likely to deliver a financial hit to colleges that rely on revenue from international students, who typically pay higher tuition rates. The nation attracted roughly 1.1 million international students in the 2018-19 school year.
These students rock together, while apart, in a one-of-a-kind performance
Read full article: These students rock together, while apart, in a one-of-a-kind performanceThese students rock together, while apart, in a one-of-a-kind performancePublished: July 19, 2020, 9:46 pmDuring a normal year, a group of young musicians practice and play together. But this year, a plan came together to allow the kids to practice - and perform - in their own homes.
Harvard, MIT sue to block ICE rule on international students
Read full article: Harvard, MIT sue to block ICE rule on international studentsThe lawsuit, filed in Boston's federal court, seeks to prevent federal immigration authorities from enforcing the rule. The guidance says international students won't be exempt even if an outbreak forces their schools online during the fall term. The guidance was released the same day Harvard announced it would be keeping its classes online this fall. Many schools have also come to depend on tuition revenue from international students, who typically pay higher tuition rates. It creates an urgent dilemma for thousands of international students who became stranded in the U.S. last spring after the coronavirus forced their schools to move online.
St. Johns County School District wants parents’ help deciding on fall reopening plan
Read full article: St. Johns County School District wants parents’ help deciding on fall reopening planSt. Johns County School District wants parents’ help deciding on fall reopening planPublished: July 2, 2020, 5:39 pmVIDEO: St. Johns County students will be expected to wear a mask on their school bus should they return to class in the fall.
Jacksonville private school students are sharing experiences with racism on Instagram
Read full article: Jacksonville private school students are sharing experiences with racism on InstagramStudents, faculty and alumni are posting their stories anonymously under Instagram accountsIf you need help with WJXT’s or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801.
Florida State releases draft of school’s reopening plan
Read full article: Florida State releases draft of school’s reopening planTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida State University expects to reopen its campus this fall, but most classes will remain online and plans being presented to the Board of Trustees are subject to change. Now the university has released its draft plan for students to return in the fall. “Really important classes for people before they enter their majors for example, or that are really critical classes for them,” McRorie said. Karen Morian, president of the United Faculty of Florida, said the school’s plan appears to align with faculty recommendations, highlighting the need for flexibility. The university will finalize its reopening plan Thursday so it can be reviewed by the Board of Governors next Tuesday.
GALLERY: 1st day of homeschool for students
Read full article: GALLERY: 1st day of homeschool for studentsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Spring break is officially over for students in Duval County. They won’t be back in the classroom for at least another three weeks. News4Jax viewers sent in photos of their students hard at work Monday morning. Florida schools were ordered closed statewide until April 15, but -- just like a lot of their parents -- Duval County’s 130,000 students will be working from home using a website called Duval HomeRoom. Click here to read more: Schools closed, but it’s back to ‘class’ in Duval County
Superintendent: Bags could be checked at Highlands Middle after pepper spray incident
Read full article: Superintendent: Bags could be checked at Highlands Middle after pepper spray incidentJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Students at Highlands Middle School could have their bags checked Monday, according to Dr. Diana Greene, superintendent of Duval County Public Schools. Greene was asked whether there would be extra safety measures Monday at Highlands Middle after 41 students were exposed to pepper spray Friday in the school’s gymnasium. It may be we will do random bag checks on Monday," Greene said during a news conference Friday. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department Chief Keith Powers said those affected were transported to area hospitals out of an abundance of caution. According to the school administration, parents of students should have received a robocall explaining Friday’s situation.
Meet the contestants: North Florida’s top spellers of 2020
Read full article: Meet the contestants: North Florida’s top spellers of 2020JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Thursday night, 14 students who earned the right to say they’re the best spellers in their counties will take the stage in the First Coast Spelling Bee. The event, held at Jacksonville University’s Terry Theatre, will be televised on Channel 4 and streamed on News4Jax.com. Here’s a preview of the students who will compete for the 2020 First Coast title and a trip to Washington D.C. to compete in the nationally-televised Scripts Spelling Bee. Vivie Thelin, 8th grader at Millhopper Montessori School in Alachua CountyElco Carrasco, 8th grader at Baker County Middle School in Baker CountyMorgan King, 7th grader at Bradford Middle School in Bradford CountyErik Williams, 7th grader at St. Johns Country Day in Clay CountyRosalie Speer, 7th grader at Fort White Middle/High School in Columbia CountyJulius Graham, 8th grader at DuPont Middle School in Duval CountyCaleb Rimpel, 8th grader at Christ the King Lutheran in Flagler CountyAshton Tabor, 7th grader at Hamilton County High School in Hamilton CountyAdyson Hammock, 6th grader at Madison County Central School in Madison CountyIan Wilking, 5th grader at St. Michael Academy in Nassau CountyArmand Küykendall, 6th grader at Miller Middle School in Putnam CountyManischa Wijayawardhana, 6th grader at Switzerland Point Middle School in St. Johns CountyIsabella (Bella) Hobday, 5th grader at Branford Elementary School in Suwannee CountyAnthony ‘AJ’ Todd, 5th grader at Lake Butler Middle School in Union CountyThis Thursday on The Morning Show, Bruce Hamilton and Melanie Lawson drew names to determine the order of appearance of these students when they compete on the state of Jacksonville University’s Terry Theatre. The First Coast Spelling Bee will be televised on Channel 4 and streamed on News4Jax.com, 8-10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27.
More than a dozen Creekside High students go home sick
Read full article: More than a dozen Creekside High students go home sickMore than a dozen Creekside High students go home sickPublished: December 5, 2019, 5:36 pmVIDEO: More than a dozen students and a teacher went home sick Thursday from Creekside High School, according to the St. Johns County School District.