Teachers have until the beginning of the next school year to complete a review of books in their classrooms following changes by the Florida Legislature.
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Posted inEvents, Schools
Novelist Nicholas Sparks to Speak at Fundraiser for Roberts Academy
Sparks has written 23 New York Times bestsellers, including 11 books that have been adapted for television or film.
Posted inSchools, Sports
GJHS Football Field To Be Named in Honor of Late Coach
Coach Jerry May died in July at 59. He coached football and softball at George Jenkins High School for 20 years.
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Rochelle School of the Arts Unveils Refurbished Auditorium
The school district’s half-cent sales tax paid for the $574,000 renovation.
Posted inPeople, Schools
Lori Cunningham to Retire From School Board in Dec. 2024
Cunningham is one of the longest-serving School Board members, having held her District 2 seat for almost two decades.
Posted inPublic Safety, Schools
Plan to Replace LPD School Resource Officers with Sheriff’s Deputies Concerns City Leaders
Talk of consolidating school safety personnel comes as the superintendent continues to reorganize the school district.
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One Week Left to Enroll 3- and 4-year-olds in Free Preschool Programs
Polk County Public Schools has boosted early learning capacity from 1,700 to 2,000; spaces are first-come, first-served.
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Polk Schools Celebrate Seven National Merit Scholarship Finalists
The students are among the top 1% of scholars in the country. Five of the seven live in Lakeland.
Posted inSchools, Social Services
Polk Plans to Boost Special Ed Funding by $3.1 Million
Massive infusion of resources comes after years of complaints that students were not receiving help.
Posted inCrime / Justice, Politics, Schools
Consultant Faces 7 Misdemeanor Charges for ‘Ugly’ School Board Campaign Texts
James Dunn is charged with violating Florida election laws regarding disclosing the funding of campaign messages.