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Florida Ed Chief Puts British Novel on American Pride Reading List – Title has the word “Pride” in it

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July 9, 2024

Brevard Public Schools

Nearly half of Odyssey Charter seniors were not qualified to graduate due to absences, one with 72 absences alone according to staff

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May 31, 2023

Civil Rights

Florida Says AP African American Studies Program ‘Lacks Educational Value’, blocks it from being taught

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January 18, 2023

Brevard Public Schools

District confirms open investigation into Gene Trent; new allegations of altering FSA tests in a staff bathroom

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October 25, 2022

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Australia is testing glow-in-the-dark roads to improve safety for night driving.How it works:The markings use photoluminescent paint that absorbs light during the day and releases it at night, making the road markings visible in the dark. Where it's being tested:The markings are being tested on a one-kilometer stretch of Metung Road in Victoria, Australia. The road was chosen because it lacks traditional lampposts. Why it's being tested:The markings are intended to improve visibility for pedestrians and vehicles, especially on roads with bends, intersections, or without street lighting. They could also be beneficial for boat-ramp users, wildlife, and people fleeing wildfires. Who's testing it:The markings are being tested by Tarmac Linemarking, OmniGrip, and Vic Roads. What's next:The Victorian Government Road Safety Program is assessing the cost-efficiency and safety benefits of the markings. The company involved is also talking about exporting the technology to other countries. Concerns:Some question the technology, citing a similar trial in 2014 that was discontinued because the glow paint was too sensitive to weather changes. ... See MoreSee Less

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3 days ago

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Man Uses 4-year-old as Human Shield During Arrest Following Reckless Flee from Law Enforcement - The Space Coast Rocket

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A Brevard County man was arrested earlier this week after a dangerous pursuit by law enforcement, where he shockingly used two young children as human shields to evade capture. Randall [...]

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