Barrington Salmon Florida Phoenix According to PEN America, a free-speech advocacy group, one Florida school district has banned more than 1,600 books. In a particularly absurd move, school administrators in Escambia County have even banned the dictionary. (Getty Images via Florida Phoenix) If a governor, state representative or school district resorts to banning books, they Read More…
Araya Baker During a session back in 2016, Trevor, a student at the high school where I worked, quietly told me he felt suicidal. Assuming that he simply wished to escape painful feelings, I validated the normalcy of his emotional response to school and family stressors. But, with his head in his hands, he started Read More…
Judge Rules Texas School’s Hair Length Policies Do Not Violate CROWN Act Darryl George, 18, has been disciplined for much of the school year after refusing to cut his hair to comply with the school dress code. By Char Adams ANAHUAC, Texas — A judge on Thursday ruled that a Texas high school was not Read More…
Jeremiah Fennell, 11, stole the show with his poised interviews in the lead-up to Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas.By Scott Stump [Picture right: NFL Network host Michael Robinson speaks on-air with kid reporter Jeremiah Fennell during Super Bowl LVIII opening night on Feb. 5 in Las Vegas] It’s not easy for reporters to score Read More…
The History of Fessenden Elementary School Spans 156 Years And Was Celebrated With A Legacy Day Event. Rev. Leroy Chandler, curator of the Pathways to Freedom Black History Exhibit, at right, talks with guests at the Feb. 17, 2024 Legacy Day event at Fessenden Elementary School. [Photo by Andy Fillmore] by Andy Fillmore Fessenden Elementary Read More…
When former State Attorney Brad King was appointed to a judgeship in September, the longtime prosecutor already was a reserve officer with the Ocala Police Department, a part-time position King said he enjoyed and one he intended to retain. Ultimately, medical concerns led King to resign his position with OPD months later, but not before Read More…
