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Latest reporting from the Education desk.
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Latest reporting from the Education desk.
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Latest reporting from the Education desk.
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View MoreClay County equips 625 classrooms with student mental health tools
Clay County District Schools, the Clay Education Foundation and Baptist Health launched the Resilient Students, Thriving Classrooms initiative on Sept. 29, placing sensory and self-regulation toolkits in every pre-K through second grade classroom across the district after a pilot at Fleming Island Elementary.
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View MoreFortis College adds HVAC training at Orange Park campus
Fortis College in Orange Park is launching a 48-week HVACR training program in November inside a remodeled storefront on Blanding Boulevard, giving Clay County students a local path to EPA certification.
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View MoreClay County students tackle mock budget in commissioner program
Five Clay County high school seniors shadowed Commissioner John Sgromolo on Sept. 22, touring county facilities and tackling a mock budget workshop in the third Commissioner for a Day program.
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View MoreFlorida approves new AI rules affecting Clay County schools
The Florida State Board of Education unanimously approved new AI rules for K-12 classrooms on Sept. 16, requiring parental opt-in, banning companion AI and prohibiting student data from being used to train commercial models. Clay County District Schools must adopt a local AI policy by July 1, 2027.
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View MoreSJR State College cuts in-state tuition to $2,591
St. Johns River State College lowered its published in-state tuition and fees by $239 to $2,591 for 2024-25, making it one of only six four-year public colleges in Florida to cut costs while national averages continue to rise.
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View MoreClay County students face Monday deadline for $500 service award
Clay County high school students have until 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, to apply for the Student Service Challenge, which offers $500 toward educational goals for completing 20-plus hours of community service and a leadership essay.
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