Devin Stephenson wants to add science and medicine programs to the university’s offerings.
Category: Schools
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3,888 Warnings Issued For Drivers Who Didn’t Stop For School Buses
Starting this week, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office can issue $225 citations for violations.
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Polk Students Used Telehealth 11,308 Times in Two Years
In the second year of the school district program, mental health sessions rose while physical health visits declined.
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Meet Florida Southern College’s New President: Jeremy Martin
Martin is the 18th president of the Lakeland college known for its Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings.
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Nearly 120,000 Polk County Public School Students Return to Class
Teacher vacancies are lower than last year, but the school district still has open positions.
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LPD’s High School Police Academy Exposes Students to Law Enforcement Careers
Weeklong camp culminated in a murder investigation exercise and the “arrest” of two suspects.
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Polk School District Earns a ‘C’ For Third Year
The district missed earning a B by one point. Fourteen area schools saw their grades improve.
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Polk Installs Cameras to Cite Drivers Passing Stopped School Buses
All 511 buses are being equipped with cameras that start recording when the stop arm has been extended.
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Volunteers Needed to Read With Kindergarteners
Lakeland schools need nearly 50 more ‘Reading Pals’ for the coming school year.
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Forum for Polk County School Board Candidates Tackles Tough Issues
Six candidates are vying for three seats in the Aug. 20 election.