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School Board Member Says Farming and Ranching Are Still Great Career Options

There are six agriculture academies and pre-academies at Lakeland area schools.

Julia Black, a junior at Harrison School of the Arts, suffered a sudden cardiac arrest caused by a pericardial infection.

Qualifying students could come to school an hour later or leave an hour earlier if the Polk County School Board approves the proposal.

At least two of the Lakeland-based university’s new board members are outspoken critics of campus diversity programs.

The move comes after the arrest of a Lakeland High School track coach for allegedly sexually battering a student.

Cellphone use during “instructional time” is now against the law without teacher permission.

Nolte was fined by the Florida Election Commission after admitting that he committed 10 misdemeanor and one felony violations.

This is Jarvis Lamot Young’s third accusation of predatory behavior toward teenage boys. He has been fired by the school district.

Panelists shared frustration with testing and emphasized the importance of valuing teachers as professionals.

The halt comes after complaints about a Pride Month proclamation and a lack of ‘equitable and consistent’ procedures.