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Florida looks to improve pre-K quality with new preschool ratings
For decades, Florida faced criticism for judging the quality of its pre-K program on a “readiness” test given to young students after they started kindergarten. It was a system, critics argued, that penalized preschools serving the kids who struggle the most — often those from low-income families. Now, the state is debuting a new rating system that gives more credit for the progress these ...
Endorsement: Eskamani is one of Central Florida’s most passionate advocates
It’s been nearly 14 years since the Orlando Sentinel first introduced its readers to a UCF student just a few days shy of her 21st birthday — and absolutely incensed by the possibility that Orlando’s public television station might shut down. Since that first appearance, Orange County residents have learned that Anna V. Eskamani has a lot of opinions and the fire to make them reality. Locals ...
TODAY: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Ocoee
OCOEE, Fla. — If you’re looking for some fun this evening, the City of Ocoee has you covered. A Hispanic Heritage Month celebration will be in full swing Thursday at Ocoee Lakeshore Center and Bill Breeze Park. Festivities will include:. Latin music and free salsa dance lessons. Painting...
Garden Theatre closure response: Shock, a ‘rescue,’ the city’s pledge and ‘Save the Garden’
As news of the Garden Theatre’s closure spread Thursday, the city of Winter Garden pledged the venue would remain a theater, a nearby theater-education business offered to “rescue” children’s shows left homeless, a partner organization lamented the effect of the closure on theatergoers with special needs, supporters formed a social media “Save the Garden” group, and many expressed disbelief at ...
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