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Jewish day schools across Florida to receive funding for security through new state bill
TAMPA, Fla. — Jewish day schools across Florida will be receiving a boost as part of a new bill signed by Governor Ron DeSantis. Starting today, that new state law will take effect, allocating $20 million to bolster security at Jewish schools throughout the state. The measure comes as acts of anti-semitism have been on the rise.
Primavera Preschool VPK teachers helping kids succeed for the future
TAMPA, Fla. — Kenya Alexander and Alicia Kindberg have been team teaching at Primavera Preschool for almost 10 years. They were both nominated to be featured as A+ Teachers. A parent reached out to Bay News 9 to share how much of a difference they’re making in students’ lives.
Shirley Proctor Puller Foundation helps south St. Pete students close achievement gap
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A Pinellas County nonprofit is determined to close the achievement gap for underserved students in south St. Petersburg, and their work doesn’t stop over the summer. The Shirley Proctor Puller Foundation offers the M.A.S.T.R. kids program while school is out to help prevent what’s...
Florida’s ‘Stop Woke’ law could endanger USF students’ education, professors say
Sociology professor Elizabeth Aranda said she wouldn’t be able to do her job if Florida’s “Stop Woke” law were put into effect. “Imagine you are an orchestra conductor but you’re missing every third page of the musical score,” Aranda said. “There would be no song to play. That’s how I envision having to teach under this law.”
Over 4,500 enroll in new USF course about mental health in the workplace
Mental health issues in the workplace are on the rise across the country. Seventy-six percent of workers reported at least one symptom of a mental health condition in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. A new University of South Florida course is trying to combat...
OPINION: USF students, your favorite meal could be off campus
While campus has a lot of food places to offer, these options can become repetitive. For me, my choices have been narrowed down to the Marshall Student Center restaurants or the Cooper Hall Subway. I knew it was time to venture off campus for lunch when the lady at Subway remembered my name and order by heart.
USF professors discuss 2024 primary: ‘Do not skip this election’
The clock is ticking with less than a month left to register by July 22 for this year’s primary election. With critical races like local school boards and Senate on the line, USF professors are urging students to make their voices heard this election season. Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan is...
USF’s decision to replace ‘cultural icon’ Pollo Tropical is disappointing, students say
Upon arriving in Tampa, junior criminology major Ana Hernandez said she felt a certain culture shock. Hernandez, who moved from Venezuela to Miami as a child, found it hard to find familiar food as often as she did in Miami, where the Hispanic community is bigger. USF’s on-campus Pollo Tropical,...
New USF residential hall at the Sarasota-Manatee campus to open in August
USF Sarasota-Manatee will open its first residential hall in late August, joining Tampa and St. Pete as a residential campus. With a $43.95 million price tag, the new building will serve as both a student center and residential hall. It will open on Aug. 23, the Friday before fall classes begin.
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