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Jacksonville Today
Published September 23Judge backs Duval teacher punished for Charlie Kirk posts
The state's Education Practices Commission will now decide if Hope McMath can keep her teaching license.
Folio Weekly
Published September 22A Win for Hope McMath — and a Significant First Amendment Fight
Words by Teresa Spencer After more than a year of uncertainty surrounding her teaching career, Jacksonville educator, artist and longtime community advocate Hope McMath received significant news: A Florida administrative law judge has recommended that the state dismiss the…
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published September 22Administrative judge sides with Florida teacher punished for Charlie Kirk Facebook post
The state should drop charges, including an allegation of gross immorality, against a Duval County teacher who posted about Charlie Kirk after he was killed, an administrative law judge has recommended. The decision came last week, addressing charges against Hope McMath, who was…
FlaglerLive
Published September 21Judge Says Charges Against History Teacher Over Charlie Kirk ‘Karma’ Post Should Be Dropped
The state should drop charges, including an allegation of gross immorality, against a Duval County teacher who posted about Charlie Kirk after he was killed, an administrative law judge has recommended. The decision came last week, addressing charges against Hope McMath, who was…
Jacksonville Today
Published September 17UNF selects Michael Shannon to become next president
Shannon's appointment as president is subject to confirmation by the Florida board of governors.
Jacksonville Today
Published September 17Florida public schools and colleges get additional AI policies
The Florida Board of Education approved rules for the use of AI in K-12 schools and state colleges.
Jacksonville Today
Published September 16New Baldwin principal removed after gun found in his car at school
Michael Smith, the principal of Baldwin Middle-Senior High School, was removed Tuesday after police discovered a loaded handgun in his car at the schoo
Jacksonville Today
Published September 10New Baldwin principal has history of misconduct complaints
Baldwin Principal Michael Smith had three complaints that alleged inappropriate conduct toward students.
Jacksonville Today
Published September 10University of Florida celebrates opening of Jacksonville graduate campus
158 students have enrolled as the university opens the first of several buildings planned on its new campus.
Jacksonville Today
Published September 09Duval teachers union falls short of membership threshold, must hold election to get recertified
Duval Teachers United will likely have to hold an election to earn its recertification — under a new state law will make that more difficult.
Jacksonville Today
Published September 04Dimon Foundation donation to elevate Edward Waters endowment
The $1 million gift will go toward an endowment that has quadrupled since 2018.
Jacksonville Today
Published August 31Florida awards $12M to FSCJ and Cecil Spaceport for aerospace and maritime training
The $7 million for FSCJ and $5 million for Cecil Spaceport are part of $23 million in job growth grants.