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The Impact of Testing on our Schools

26 Dec
The following is my prepared statement, which was read to the Alachua County Legislative Delegation in December, 2018: Hello. My name is Megan Hendricks, Alachua County public school parent and proud graduate of Hawthorne High School and the University of...
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Hawthorne Middle/High School: Spreading our Roots

4 Aug
It’s often said that a public school is the pillar of a community. That has never been more true than in Hawthorne, FL. With a city-wide population of just over 1,400, Hawthorne is the very definition of “small town.” The...
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Tired of Overcrowded Schools? Demand more Funding!

10 Jul
If you live in Pasco County, you may have heard about two very contentious school boundary changes that were approved this year. In both cases, middle and high schools were so overcrowded they simply could not hold any more students...
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Bring Back Teacher Autonomy

22 Feb
The following was presented to the Pasco County School Board on February 21, 2017: School Board members: I’m here tonight to ask for your help fighting education reform. Thank you, in advance, for listening. My husband recently left his job...
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A parent’s vision for education

20 Jan
The following was read to the Pasco County School Board on January 19, 2016: Tonight, I would like to give you a parent’s perspective on my vision for education in Pasco County. I would like ALL schools to have the...
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Parent Involvement in Education

9 Nov
The following is adapted from what I read to the Keep Florida Learning Committee during a conversation about how to increase parent involvement in Florida public schools. As a parent representative appointed to the committee, I felt it was imperative...
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Q&A: Bill Jackson, 2015 entrepreneurship educator of the year

28 Mar
Published in 83 Degrees Media, 1.27.15 The University of South Florida St. Petersburg’s Bill Jackson was named Entrepreneurship Educator of the Year by the U.S. Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) at its annual conference in Tampa January 22-25....
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Graduate Tampa Bay: Parents-Led Initiative Helps Students Prepare For College

9 Feb
Published in 83 Degrees Media, 12.3.13 The college admissions process can be confusing, cumbersome and at times overwhelming for some high school juniors and seniors. College application processes vary widely, with many requiring essays, letters of recommendation and lengthy forms,...
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CAMLS Expansion Extends Tampa Bay’s Reach As Biotech Hub

18 Nov
Published in 83 Degrees Media, 9.17.13 CAMLS, the Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation in downtown Tampa, will soon build a new facility in Panama to expand its ability to teach medical providers in Central and South America. The...
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Graduate Tampa Bay: Older Learner Says ‘Don’t Be Afraid Of Failure’

27 Apr
Published in 83 Degrees Media, 2.26.13 North Port resident Jodi Johnson overcame adversity and internal fears to take the first step toward earning a college degree, and now the 39-year old New College of Florida student says she’s glad she...
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