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Disney World donates $500,000 to Florida school programs, surprises teachers with free park tickets
To celebrate the end of the school year, Walt Disney World recently donated $500,000 to help fund education programs in ...
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Broad network of anti-student-inclusion groups impacts public education
Beyond legal battles, groups have launched attacks on educators and professionals who advocate for DEI to make schools safe ...
Haines City's Deyant capped career with his best performances as boys top track athlete
Isaiah Deyant became the first Haines City track athlete to medal twice at the state meet in a quarter of a century.
Central Florida's educators are fighting for our students — and our future | Commentary
That’s why we’re standing together to fight for better learning and working conditions. Advocating for our students is at the ...
Polk School Board member Rick Nolte, on medical leave, has missed all meetings since January
Polk County School Board member Rick Nolte, who last attended a meeting on Jan. 28, is on medical leave, the school district ...
Player of the year Saltman finished job by winning boys tennis state title
Saltman joined five other boys tennis players from Polk to win a state title: George Jenkins' Patrick Gaughan (1998), Haines ...
Central Florida educators: Stand up for kids and with us on contract negotiations | Opinion
Presidents of teacher and staff unions across Central Florida: As we all head into bargaining soon, we’re asking our ...
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In lawsuit, former Polk schools employee says district is letting developers off the hook
A whistleblower lawsuit alleges Polk County School Board withheld information about student capacity at schools in letters regarding housing developments. The lawsuit claims the omissions violated ...