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Marion County’s first appointed school superintendent, Diane Gullet, oversees a record-high enrollment of 45,651 children and approximately 6,600 employees. That daily population is akin to managing a city of tens of thousands of children. We can’t fathom the level of challenges that entails. She doesn’t direct this from...
Fifth graders inspire hope for greater civic engagement
In this politically polarized time in our nation’s history, it is easy to become frustrated when some people make arguments that demonstrate either an incomplete or utter lack of knowledge about the basics of American government. The frustration only grows deeper when many of these same people then refuse to engage in government either by voting or attending meetings to have their voices heard.
🧱Free bricks from Lee School?
It's a fateful week for some high-profile individuals. The Iranian president died in a helicopter crash under investigation. Julian Assange is delaying his extradition a little longer. The Wiki Leaks founder won the right to challenge a British court's decision to extradite him to the U.S. to face espionage charges, extending a yearslong legal battle that pitted U.S. and British authorities against the Australian national and free speech campaigners. Find out more about it in USA Today.
2026 four-star linebacker and Syracuse commit gets USC offer
Leesburg (Florida) Tavares High School Izayia Williams is a four-star prospect in the 2026 class. He announced his commitment to the Syracuse Orange, but that has not stopped his recruitment from heating up. That includes the USC Trojans, who have offered the Florida native. While Williams is primarily a safety...
When are high school graduations in Ocala? Here's the Marion County Public Schools list
As the academic year draws to a close, the excitement in Marion County is palpable as thousands of seniors gear up to mark the culmination of their high school journey as members of the Class of 2024. Marion County Public Schools graduation ceremonies will begin May 22 and continue through...
Honorable Mentions | May 10 – May 16, 2024
Fordham principal earns ‘Children’s Champion’ award. Fordham Early Learning Academy Principal Jennifer Beck has earned this year’s “Children’s Champion” award from the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County. Beck has nearly 30 years of experience as an educator and has been with Marion...
Majority of MCPS seniors intend to pursue higher education after graduation, survey says
A large majority of Marion County’s high school graduates plan to attend college, according to a survey of the Class of 2024. Out of the 2,235 high school seniors surveyed to find out their plans after graduation, 67% of students said they were pursuing higher education, 23% are entering the workforce, 8% are enlisting in the military and 2% are pursuing entrepreneurship, according to the survey.
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