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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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”?
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.
The State of Florida Preempts Local Contracting Licenses. What Does This Mean to You? What’s Next?
Florida’s new laws (Florida HB 735 and HB 1383) regarding contractor licensing can be an extremely confusing series of legislative provisions, which may have unintended consequences to Indian River County homeowners. In 2021, the Florida legislature passed HB 735, which mandated the preemption of local contracting licenses to the state, prohibiting local municipalities from requiring licenses to perform … Continue reading The State of Florida Preempts Local Contracting Licenses. What Does This Mean to You? What’s Next?
Publication of Scholarly Articles. The Young Journalist.
FROM: Ashlee Kerr, Publisher tyjpublisher@gmail.com Liberty Magnet Elementary, Vero Beach We have recently published 72 articles by The Young Journalist's (TYJ) third, fourth and fifth grade students. There are 10 copies of 350 remaining. If you haven’t seen the students’ amazing work, be sure to reach out for a copy! TYJ student’s articles were written … Continue reading Publication of Scholarly Articles. The Young Journalist.
Governor DeSantis Banned the Advanced Placement Course in African American Studies Based on a Draft.
DeSantis Administration Rejects Proposed African American AP Studies. The African American Studies course is the latest addition to the College Board's Advanced Placement, or AP, program, which allows high school students to take classes for college credit. AP classes in high school often alert students to subject matter they would never otherwise encounter, and it’s … Continue reading Governor DeSantis Banned the Advanced Placement Course in African American Studies Based on a Draft.
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