SCHOOL DISTRICT OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EARNS DISTRICT GRADE OF AN “A” AND RANKS HIGHEST ON THE TREASURE COAST. Vero Beach, FL, December 12, 2023– Yesterday, the Florida Department of Education released district and school grades based upon the 2022-2023 school year. The School District of Indian River County has earned a district grade of an … Continue reading School District of Indian River County, FL Earns a District Grade of A. Highest on Treasure Coast.
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Vero Communiqué seeks out students who wish to learn about journalism and coach them about its’ fundamental components.
“Could eight-, nine-, and 10-year-olds, who have trouble sitting still for more than 10 minutes at a time, develop skills to become reporters? And even more importantly, would those skills make them better learners and more likely to become more sophisticated news consumers – or news consumers period”, asked Leah Kohnenberg, a former Time reporter/writer.
According to Ms. Kohnenberg, “The United States is one of the few countries that does not require teachers to offer media literacy to their students”.
Our ultimate goal will be to have students write relevant articles and perhaps become involved in helping them start and elementary school newspaper.
This work would be performed on a pro bono basis.
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Opinion: How we defeated ‘Moms for Liberty’ in our small Ohio community.
Published 11:33 AM EST, Thu November 16, 2023 Opinion by Judi Ketteler CNN 6 minute read Editor’s note: Judi Ketteler writes frequently about life in the Midwest. She is the author of “Would I Lie to You? The Amazing Power of Being Honest in a World That Lies.” The views in this commentary are her own. Read more opinion at … Continue reading Opinion: How we defeated ‘Moms for Liberty’ in our small Ohio community.
Voters Reject Moms for Liberty Values
By Really American. Really American is a Super Pac dedicated to Defending Truth, Democracy, Social Justice, and Environment. It is a grassroots political organization producing the most impactful political content every day. In a night full of MAGA losses on November 7, perhaps no other group suffered more losses than Moms for Liberty, the controversial … Continue reading Voters Reject Moms for Liberty Values
Op-Ed: “It’s ten o’clock, do you know where your children are”?
Julie Sharkey-Villars, Sebastian, Florida [An op-ed piece is a short newspaper column that represents the strong, informed, and focused opinion of a writer on an issue of relevance to a targeted audience. It is a written prose piece which expresses the opinion of an author or entity with no affiliation with the publication's editorial board.] … Continue reading Op-Ed: “It’s ten o’clock, do you know where your children are”?
Mom’s Neglect Children’s Real Exposure To Porn.
It’s normal to be curious about sex and hearing porn read out loud can lead to curiosity about it. Kids are curious! Their brains are hard-wired to explore, and their curiosity has led many young people into deep bondage to porn. In January, The New York Times reported “Parents, activists, school board officials and lawmakers around the country are challenging books … Continue reading Mom’s Neglect Children’s Real Exposure To Porn.
The Society of Professional Journalists Requests Cameras in the Courtroom.
SPJ NEWS SPJ REQUESTS CAMERAS IN COURTROOM: SPJ requests that cameras are allowed in the courtroom for the trial in United States v. Donald J. Trump. SPJ joins 19 other media organizations in an application to the federal court for audiovisual access to the trial proceedings. The group also sent a letter to the Judicial Conference Thursday seeking amendment to the rules prohibiting … Continue reading The Society of Professional Journalists Requests Cameras in the Courtroom.
Do Moms for Liberty Really Believe Enslaved People Learned Specialized Trades?
Black slavery trade. Free Microsoft Bing image. “I want to begin by reading a standard from another area, another course [which course?]. In addition to agricultural work, enslaved people learned specialized trades and worked as painters, carpenters, musicians…. Once free, African Americans used these skills to provide for themselves and others.” "That is the essential … Continue reading Do Moms for Liberty Really Believe Enslaved People Learned Specialized Trades?
Should a School Board Member Post an Image of a KKK Hood on their Social Media Page?
The Indian River Freedom Coalition (IRFC), a community for those who honor diversity, inclusivity, and safety for families in Indian River County Schools, is calling upon the residents of Indian River County to take immediate action and call for the removal of Gene Posca from his position as a board member. This is the link to … Continue reading Should a School Board Member Post an Image of a KKK Hood on their Social Media Page?
Tiffany Justice Regarding Mom’s Hitler Quote: “I stand with that mom!”
Free Bing Image, a Microsoft Search Engine Background: The first version of the an Indiana chapter of Moms for Liberty newsletter included the quote, “He alone, who OWNS the youth, GAINS the future,” and cited Hitler. See above. The quote is attributed to Adolf Hitler at a 1935 rally as part of Nazi efforts to indoctrinate youth. The group’s … Continue reading Tiffany Justice Regarding Mom’s Hitler Quote: “I stand with that mom!”
The Motivational Edge Opens Cutting-Edge Youth Development Center in Vero Beach, Florida.
Miami Based The Motivational Edge has opened a cutting-edge youth development center in Vero Beach, Indian River County, FL. The center will provide a safe and inspiring space for young individuals to explore their artistic passions. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated classrooms, art studios, performance spaces, and technology resources, the center will allow The Motivational Edge to reach … Continue reading The Motivational Edge Opens Cutting-Edge Youth Development Center in Vero Beach, Florida.
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