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DCPS Revises Venetia Elementary Plan After Resident Concerns
Duval County Public Schools released updated plans for a new Venetia Elementary School following resident concerns regarding traffic and campus size. The revised plan reduces student capacity from 1,200 to 840 students, lowering the estimated cost significantly.
Duval school board members call for tighter oversight after two educator arrests
Following the arrest of two educators accused of inappropriate conduct with students, Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier addressed staff. School board members are now calling for closer oversight regarding how the district hires, vets, and supervises adults around students.
Free Music Education Reaches Over 20,000 Miami Students Weekly
Young Musicians Unite provides free music education to over 20,000 students each week across 131 schools in Miami-Dade. The nonprofit teaches instruments while also developing confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills for the students. All of its programming is offered at no cost to students.
Parent raises concerns about early bus times at Mandarin High School
A parent at Mandarin High School questioned the timing of early bus arrivals at the school.
Duval County Schools superintendent addresses employee misconduct
The Duval County Schools superintendent pledged to take swift action in response to employee misconduct allegations.
Darnell-Cookman teacher charged with lewd conduct against students
A math teacher at Darnell-Cookman Schools has been charged with lewd touching and other offenses against students.
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