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Kentucky State Students File Lawsuit to Stop State Takeover of HBCU

June 2, 2026 Staff 0

Just days after one lawsuit challenged a sweeping new state law aimed at restructuring the school from students and alumni arguing that the same law violated civil rights protections, a second class action suit has now […]

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EverBank Commits $1 Million to Junior Achievement of North Florida’s Experiential Learning Center, Accelerating Path to Groundbreaking

May 13, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Junior Achievement of North Florida (JANFL) today announced a $1 million cumulative investment from EverBank in support of the future JA Experiential Learning Center (ELC) – the largest commitment to the project to date and […]

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Success Doesn’t Silence the Struggle: Local Author’s Message Connects Across All Levels

May 13, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Parent Liaison uses poetry to uncover, understand, and uplift the emotional and academic challenges students face every day JACKSONVILLE, FL — What if the same struggles seen in students—self-doubt, pressure, and identity challenges—don’t disappear with […]

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Black Student Excellence: All 135 Seniors at Southland College Prep Accepted to College, Earn $54M in Scholarships

May 11, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Nationwide — As graduation approaches, all 135 seniors at Southland College Prep Charter High School are preparing to cross the stage with more than diplomas. They are also leaving with college acceptance letters from across the country and […]

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Raines / Ribault Students Learn the Legal Systems Hands On in Future Lawyers Program

May 8, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The Future Lawyers Program of Raines and Ribault High Schools recently hosted its 7th annual mock trial competition at the federal courthouse in downtown Jacksonville. The program brings together students, attorneys, and community leaders for […]

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One Of America’s Oldest HBCUs Files for Bankruptcy

May 1, 2026 Staff 0

One of the nation’s oldest historically Black colleges and universities, 159-year-old Saint Augustine’s University, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Founded in 1867 by Episcopal clergy to educate formerly enslaved Black Americans, has long served […]

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Florida Stuck at 50th in Teacher Pay for Third Year in a Row as State Leaders Continue Legacy of Failure 

April 27, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (April 27, 2026) – Florida has—for the third year in a row—ranked 50th nationally in average teacher pay out of all 50 states and D.C., according to newly released data from the National Education Association (NEA). Every […]

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Vision Boards and Big Dreams: Students Inspired to Take Charge of Their Future

April 24, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Impact Christian Academy welcomed Jacksonville Free Press reporter Lynn Jones as a guest speaker for Team Nitro MMA SEAL, where she shared her journey as a leader, entrepreneur, and media professional. Students gained valuable insight […]

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“Yes I Am… Yes, I Am: Speaking Without Raising a Hand

April 23, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

In some urban environments, young Black men may adopt a “gangsta” or hardened persona—a deliberate form of self-presentation that conceals intellectual curiosity, vulnerability, or academic inclination. This posture is often a calculated strategy to gain […]

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Ribault Middle School Civics Teacher Among 100 Selected for National Fellowship

April 23, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Out of thousands of educators across the country, a Ribault Middle School teacher was among 100 selected for a prestigious national recognition. Monet Baker-Weatherspoon, a civics teacher and Social Studies department lead, was one of 100 […]

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