Trying to explain falling test scores can be complicated
Scores on standardized tests are dropping in Florida, a situation some find startling and complicated to explain. The American College Testing (ACT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) were once required for college admission. Today, many colleges around the country have made them optional for college entry, and legislation passed in Florida in 2023 allows students […]
New Fernandina Beach City Commissioners Begin Term with Transgender Day of Remembrance Proclamation
On their first day of business, the new Fernandina Beach City Commissioners will open their session with the presentation of a proclamation recognizing November 20th as Transgender Day of Remembrance. This item, placed prominently on the agenda after the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation, has sparked discussion among residents. The proclamation has not gone unnoticed […]