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Studies Weekly responds to the New York Times article about the Florida state adoption

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Saturday, March 18, 2023
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OREM, Utah, March 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Studies Weekly was mentioned in a recent news article about Florida House Bill 7 and its influence on the Florida math and social studies adoptions.

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  • Studies Weekly was mentioned in a recent news article about Florida House Bill 7 and its influence on the Florida math and social studies adoptions.
  • OREM, Utah, March 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Studies Weekly was mentioned in a recent news article about Florida House Bill 7 and its influence on the Florida math and social studies adoptions.
  • We write to the state standards and trust educators to ensure implementation is aligned with their state standards and legislation.
  • Because the Florida Department of Education provided no guidance on interpreting Florida House Bill 7, Studies Weekly, like every publisher, has had to decipher how to comply with their legislation.

Statement From the Black Leadership AIDS Crisis Coalition (BLACC) on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s Rejecton of African American Studies Courses in Florida High Schools

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Friday, January 20, 2023
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To reject African American studies, and state that it “lacks educational value”, is racist at its core, and personifies his real disregard for the over 3 million Black Americans that reside in the state and actively contribute to its economic and cultural vitality.

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  • To reject African American studies, and state that it “lacks educational value”, is racist at its core, and personifies his real disregard for the over 3 million Black Americans that reside in the state and actively contribute to its economic and cultural vitality.
  • The Black Leadership AIDS Crisis Coalition, Florida Chapter
    The Black Leadership AIDS Crisis Coalition (BLACC) is an affinity group of AIDS Healthcare Foundation.
  • The group was developed to create a coalition of Black- American cultural influencers and health advocates who would revolutionize outreach to the Black American community.
  • To learn more about AHF, please visit our website: www.aidshealth.org , find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/aidshealth and follow us @aidshealthcare .

Get There: Governor Ron DeSantis Recognizes February as Career and Technical Education Month

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Friday, February 10, 2023
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. commemorated February as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month.

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  • TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. commemorated February as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month.
  • A copy of the Governor's proclamation on CTE month can be found here .
  • In 2019, Governor DeSantis set a goal of making Florida the number one state in the nation for workforce education by 2030.
  • Florida has nearly 800,000 K-12 CTE students – the highest in the state's history – more than 380,000 postsecondary CTE students, and over 17,000 registered apprentices – a direct result of Governor DeSantis' leadership and policies that support workforce education.

Technology scholarships are available at St. Petersburg College

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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Offering services like servers, storage, databases and software over the internet - or "cloud" - has touched nearly every aspect of the technology industry and has created a demand for skilled IT professionals.

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  • Offering services like servers, storage, databases and software over the internet - or "cloud" - has touched nearly every aspect of the technology industry and has created a demand for skilled IT professionals.
  • That need continues to grow exponentially with the adoption of cloud services such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure.
  • St. Petersburg College is meeting this industry growth by offering scholarships for individuals seeking to begin their academic journey in information technology, as well as those currently employed in IT positions looking to upskill or reskill to advance in their careers .
  • "In the College of Computer and Information Technology at St. Petersburg College, we strive to provide the most relevant and current technology education in order to prepare students for today's industry workforce," said John Long, SPC Chair of the College of Computer and Information Technology.

BLACK LEADERS APPLAUD CURRICULUM REVISIONS TO AP AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES COURSE

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Concerned Communities for America (CCA) applauded the College Board for agreeing to revise its Advanced Placement African American Studies curriculum in response to objections raised by the Florida Department of Education, with the following statement from CCA board chairman E.W. Jackson:

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  • Jackson:
    "It is commendable that Advanced Placement curriculum includes black history, but it should be history, not political indoctrination.
  • "The original version of this course included a number of problematic elements, including 'Black Queer Studies' and 'The Reparations Movement.'
  • "Florida officials endured a great deal of criticism for their initial rejection of this course, but the College Board itself has now conceded that their criticisms were valid.
  • The result should be a better, more well-rounded 'African American Studies' course that allows students to learn about this important topic without being subjected to bias or political indoctrination."

Step One Automotive Group Receives Florida Department of Education Commissioner's Business Recognition Award

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla., Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Step One Automotive Group has been named a recipient of the Florida Department of Education's 2022 Commissioner's Business Recognition Award.

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  • FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla., Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Step One Automotive Group has been named a recipient of the Florida Department of Education's 2022 Commissioner's Business Recognition Award.
  • These educational connections help Florida school districts gain a competitive edge in providing enhanced services to the students they serve.
  • Step One Automotive Group is the only Okaloosa County recipient of the award this year.
  • Step One Automotive Group recently celebrated its first five years in business.

Political activist Chaz Stevens Takes on 'Don't Say Gay' Bill Author With Help From ESADoggy

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Monday, January 2, 2023
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DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., Jan. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chaz Stevens, a well-known political activist from Deerfield Beach, FL is making waves against the lawmaker who wrote Florida's legally disputed "Don't Say Gay" bill.

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  • DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., Jan. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chaz Stevens, a well-known political activist from Deerfield Beach, FL is making waves against the lawmaker who wrote Florida's legally disputed "Don't Say Gay" bill.
  • State Rep. Joe Harding, resigned amidst federal charges concerning fraud and money laundering associated with pandemic-era small business loans.
  • Harding made another splash in 2022 with the passage of FL House Bill 1557 - Parental Rights in Education, better known as the "Don't Say Gay" bill.
  • "Once more, we rise in support of queer folk everywhere," Stevens wrote on his GoFundMe page for the project.

Ocean Bank Net Income Grows 61 Percent

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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Ocean Bank announced today $17.2 million net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, representing a 61% increase from the quarter ended September 30, 2021 and a 28% increase from the quarter ended June 30, 2022.

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  • Ocean Bank announced today $17.2 million net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, representing a 61% increase from the quarter ended September 30, 2021 and a 28% increase from the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
  • Ocean Bank reported year-to-date September 2022 net income of $42.3 million, representing a 17% increase from year-to-date September 2021.
  • Agostinho Alfonso Macedo, CEO, chairman and president of Ocean Bank, attributed the results to continued strong net interest income driven by strong lending.
  • Ocean Bank is the largest independent, state-chartered commercial bank headquartered in Florida, with $5.6 billion in assets.

MarcoPolo Learning Opens Tampa Office, Underscoring Commitment to Providing Early Education Solutions in Florida

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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In addition to working with the Early Learning Coalition of Seminole County, the Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA), and the Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties, several more Florida Early Learning Coalitions are actively working with MarcoPolo Learning to adopt its solution for educators.

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  • In addition to working with the Early Learning Coalition of Seminole County, the Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA), and the Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties, several more Florida Early Learning Coalitions are actively working with MarcoPolo Learning to adopt its solution for educators.
  • MarcoPolo Learning recently hired Megan Folts to serve as the Director of Programs and Policy, and she leads the Tampa office.
  • She has worked at the Florida Department of Education's Division of Early Learning, as well as at a Florida Early Learning Coalition as the Director of State Policy and Analysis.
  • "MarcoPolo Learning is committed to providing Florida's early childhood educators with the educational tools necessary to help children, educators and families thrive during children's early years.

CAREERS ON THE SUNCOAST: What It's Like to Work Where You Want to Live

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Monday, August 29, 2022
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SARASOTA, Fla., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --

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  • Careers on the Suncoast is a series featuring job experiences and opportunities in Sarasota County, Florida, as told by its residents.
  • She works for Sarasota County Schools, one of the highest-rated public-school systems in Florida and one of the area's largest employers.
  • It is also rates high on Florida's teacher pay scales , according to a data from the Florida Department of Education.
  • "Compared to the schools in the surrounding counties, the benefits, healthcare and compensation made it easy to choose Sarasota County."