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Black and Jewish students at FSU and FAMU unite at dinner to fight hate on college campuses
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (273+ words) COLLEGE TOWN, FL " Black and Jewish students from Florida State University and Florida A&M University gathered for a Unity Dinner in Tallahassee to combat antisemitism and anti-Black racism on campus. WATCH FULL REPORT BELOW: The "Unity Dinner" brought Black…...
Kids at Miccosukee Boys and Girls Club grow confidence and collard greens in new community garden
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (316+ words) Brieanna Smith serves as the neighborhood reporter for Northeast Tallahassee. NORTHEAST TALLAHASSEE, FL " A new community garden just five minutes from the Miccosukee Boys and Girls Club headquarters is giving young members a chance to grow more than plants " it's…...
Midday Update: MCSB addresses classroom racial slur allegations, Americans urged to leave Middle East, & more
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (219+ words) 1) Madison County School Board Faces heated backlash over alleged classroom racial slurs. The School Board didn't take any action after 2 teachers were accused of using racial slurs in class. A special meeting is set for March 9th. 2) Florida bill would tighten…...
Students see their artwork return to Hartsfield Elementary after crosswalk removal
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (361+ words) SOUTH TALLAHASSEE, FL " A group of Hartsfield Elementary School students are getting a full-circle moment Monday after seeing their artwork return to campus months after it was removed. This art return is the exact same deign that once was painted…...
Florida bill would tighten rules for public employee unions, drawing pushback from Leon County teachers
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (464+ words) Maya Sargent serves as the neighborhood reporter for Downtown Tallahassee. DOWNTOWN TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) " Florida lawmakers are considering legislation that would impose stricter requirements on public employee unions, drawing opposition from union members across the state, including teachers in Leon…...
Madison County School Board moves meeting location amid racial slur allegations against teachers
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (248+ words) MADISON COUNTY, FL " The Madison County School Board is meeting Monday at an alternate location as outrage grows over two separate incidents involving teachers accused of using racial slurs in the classroom. The meeting will be held at the Madison…...
Tallahassee high school seniors celebrated at 16th Annual Links Beautillion
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (391+ words) High school senior African American young men were presented to the community at the 16th Annual Links Beautillion, an opportunity to showcase the hard work and growth they've experienced over the past five months. WATCH FULL REPORT BELOW: Dressed in tuxedos…...
TEACHER SALARY INCREASES: LCTA look to negotiate again with LCS ahead of impasse hearing
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (628+ words) Maya Sargent serves as the neighborhood reporter for Downtown Tallahassee. SOUTH TALLAHASSEE, FL " Leon County Schools is navigating two ongoing conversations " teacher salary negotiations and potential budget cuts. Salary negotiations between Leon County Schools and the Leon Classroom Teachers Association…...
After-school program in Boston, GA at capacity & pushing to expand
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (357+ words) After-school program in Boston, GA at capacity & pushing to expand'WTXL ABC 27 Tallahassee News A nonprofit tutoring program in Boston is raising $75,000 to double the size of its building and maintain academic support for older students and students with disabilities.WATCH…...
Leon County Schools' Ambassador Program boosts pre-K learning gains with extra teacher support
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (358+ words) Leon County Schools' Ambassador Program boosts pre-K learning gains with extra teacher support'WTXL ABC 27 Tallahassee News A Leon County Schools program is giving Pre-Kindergarten teachers extra support in the classroom " and educators say it's already making a difference for students....