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Alafaya, FL · Education
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Beyond the Surface: UCF Grad Nisha Phillip-Malahoo nominated for Teacher of the Year
When Nisha Phillip-Malahoo began teaching 13 years ago, she felt overwhelmed by everything she hadn't learned in college. Now, the UCF alumna is one of six finalists for the Toyota Family Teacher of the Year award, a national honor recognizing educators who build partnerships between schools and families. For Malahoo,...
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Angie Nixon speaks to UCF students ahead of voter registration deadline, Election Day
A room full of students spoke with Rep. Angie Nixon on Wednesday with College Democrats at UCF about concerns for the upcoming general election. Nixon and her team encouraged voter registration and voter turnout, among other topics students addressed. Election Day is Nov. 3, and the deadline to register to vote is Oct. 5.
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Eastern Florida State College Becomes First College in Florida with Four Approved Workforce Pell Grant Programs
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Eastern Florida State College is now the first college in Florida to receive approval for four Workforce Pell Grant programs, expanding access to federal financial aid for students pursuing short-term workforce training leading directly to high-demand careers. Last week, the U.S. Department of Education approved...
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University of Central Florida researcher discovers experimental evidence of new type of magnetism
To build the ultrafast computers of the future, scientists are looking beyond the electrical charge of electrons to another property: their spin. While conventional hardware relies entirely on the movement of charge to process data, the ability to tap into this intrinsic quantum property could enable researchers to completely reinvent how information travels through a circuit.
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GCSU’s Disney College Program
The Disney College Program provides GCSU students the opportunity to spend a full semester working and living at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, gaining frontline customer service experience. “I absolutely loved my time in the program,” said Lily Harris, a GCSU Disney College Program participant. “I was...
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Clermont teacher who once struggled with reading encourages students to overcome challenges
CLERMONT, Fla. — A+ Teacher Deanna Schroeder is not ashamed to tell her students that she struggled with reading and math when she was in school. She knows firsthand how important learning skills and techniques are to overcome those challenges in the classroom and in life. "I think that...
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A BIG Win For The South Lake High School Eagles At Home On Sept 25
The SLHS Eagles opened district play by shutting out Wekiva this past Friday, Sept 25 scoring 34-0 at Eagle stadium. The Eagle offense had over 450 yards on the offensive side of the ball and multiple players had strong defensive performances keeping the Mustangs out of the South Lake end zone. Tre Kelly had a very strong performance rushing for 107 yards and two touchdowns passing for 148 yards and a touchdown. Sam Wood also had a big night rushing for two touchdowns and 126 yards. Cody Mason would score on a 60 yard touchdown pass from Kelly as well.
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High School Boys Basketball: 2026 Battle at The Villages field announced
The 13th annual Battle at The Villages Charter School high school boys basketball tournament returns in December with an eight-team field, which includes some of the top teams in the country coming to North Central Florida. The tournament officially announced the field of programs via a press release on Tuesday. [ $19.99 gets you a FULL year of On3 | Rivals national coverage ] The eight teams that will be participating in the Battle at The Villages tournament that runs from Dec. 28-30, featuring Sunnyslope (Ariz.), Perry (Ariz.), Archbishop Moeller (OH), Covington Catholic (Ky.), Providence (F...