Finch Walker
Education Reporter at Florida Today
Award-winning education reporter @Florida_Today/ @USAToday. • ✉️: [email protected] • Reposts ≠ endorsements
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3 weeks ago |
yahoo.com | Finch Walker
In some Florida schools, kids can be hit as a form of discipline. It's not new — the only difference is that now, effective July 1, districts employing the controversial practice will have to get parental permission before carrying out any kind of corporal punishment. Not every district in Florida uses corporal punishment, a permissible form of discipline in schools according to state statute 1003.32.
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3 weeks ago |
floridatoday.com | Finch Walker
Florida's new law (HB 1255) mandates parental consent for corporal punishment in schools, effective July 1. Brevard Public Schools prohibits corporal punishment and has no plans to change its policy. Discussion of corporal punishment resurfaced in 2022 after a controversial statement by Sheriff Wayne Ivey, but the school board reaffirmed its ban. In some Florida schools, kids can be hit as a form of discipline.
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3 weeks ago |
floridatoday.com | Finch Walker
Internet slang terms like "boop" and "chef's kiss" were added to major dictionaries in 2024, reflecting the evolution of language. Experts suggest autocorrect may contribute to declining spelling skills, a phenomenon dubbed "digital amnesia."Despite increased searches for basic spelling rules, more complex grammar searches are also rising, indicating a blend of traditional and evolving language use.
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1 month ago |
floridatoday.com | Finch Walker
Congrats, grads — it's time to celebrate!Dressed in dark blue gowns, Heritage High School's Class of 2025 stepped into the future and accepted their diplomas at the school's May 23 commencement held at Heritage Stadium, surrounded by family and friends cheering from the bleachers. Check out more coverage of Brevard's Class of 2025 graduation ceremonies on floridatoday.com. Finch Walker is the education reporter at FLORIDA TODAY. Contact Walker at [email protected]. X: @_finchwalker.
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1 month ago |
floridatoday.com | Finch Walker
Finch WalkerHeritage High School held its graduation ceremony at the school's stadium in Palm Bay on May 23. The commencement was one of 24 taking place across the Space Coast between May 16 and May 27. Finch WalkerHeritage High School held its graduation ceremony at the school's stadium in Palm Bay on May 23. The commencement was one of 24 taking place across the Space Coast between May 16 and May 27.
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There's a new law, effective July 1, that says Florida school districts must get parental consent before using corporal punishment. But it won't impact Brevard, as district policy already prohibits the use of such discipline. https://t.co/1jBEIVtEG3
Social media and its lingo are impacting Floridian's language skills. Here's what that looks like: https://t.co/8VZxwuxTxP
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Brevard Schools records show that in an investigation at Satellite High prompted by a parent’s complaint, HR recommended a reprimand be issued to a teacher who used a student’s chosen name without parental permission. The superintendent opted to oust her. https://t.co/jrlPE8EnBQ
