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'Shocked, excited, happy': Atlantic Coast High principal named Florida's principal of year
Bringing an accolade to Duval County, Atlantic Coast High School Principal Michael George has been named Florida’s principal of the year, state Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr.’s office said Monday. “School leadership plays a pivotal role in the success and future of our students, teachers and state,” Diaz...
Girls lacrosse begins regional playoffs: What to watch in Class 1A for Northeast Florida
REGION 1-1A West Florida (11-6) at Ponte Vedra (11-7) Lily Toole (64 goals), committed to Anderson, heads a strong and very deep attack for Ponte Vedra. West Florida can't match the Sharks' strength of schedule but has several effective scorers, including Hanna Uc (35 goals). If the Sharks win, they'll play at home on April 30 against Gainesville Oak Hall or South Walton.
First Coast Varsity Weekly: Home run streak grows for Episcopal's Grace Jones
The word is out: Pitch to Grace Jones at your own risk. The Episcopal senior stretched her home run streak to four games entering the week, going deep against Yulee on April 12, Bartram Trail on April 16, Bishop Kenny on April 18 and Clay on April 19. That's launched...
DCPS to release plan to put safeguards in schools districtwide following removal of five teachers
DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. — Ever since five teachers within Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) were removed, a comprehensive safeguarding plan has been in the works for students, according to the school district. Although DCPS has not announced what its new plan will include, First Coast News spoke with those...
Beaches leaders fight to preserve schools
Leaders in both Neptune Beach and Jacksonville Beach are urging Duval County Public Schools not to close or consolidate Beaches schools as part of a countywide plan. Both city councils passed resolutions this week similar to one approved by the Atlantic Beach City Council last week.
Teacher of the Week: Jacksonville School of Autism's Miss Grumblatt
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It’s Thursday and you know what that means: It’s time to celebrate our teacher of the week. Today, we’re celebrating Elaina Grumblatt, an incredible teacher at Jacksonville School of Autism. Ms. Grumblatt is a woman who needs no introduction. Capturing the hearts of...
VOTE: First Florida Credit Union Athlete of the Week for Jacksonville: April 22
Clay's Teaghan Moses is the Florida Times-Union's latest First Florida Credit Union Athlete of the Week for the 2023-24 high school sports season, covering the week of April 8-13 in the Jacksonville area. The sophomore quarterback threw both touchdown passes to lead the Blue Devils to the district championship. For...
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