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Florida politicians call for reduction in state assessments

The Florida Department of Education has recommended that the state reduce the amount of assessment tests students take. The recommendation came after Education Commissioner Pam Stewart reviewed a testing investigation. Governor Rick Scott agrees with Stewart’s recommendation. “As I have traveled the state, I have heard from parents and teachers […]

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Nursing Spring Convocation invites infectious disease specialist

Tameka Funny, an infectious disease specialist, visited Florida A&M University Wednesday to serve as keynote speaker of the School of Nursing’s Spring Convocation. Funny referred to the recent Ebola virus outbreak to stress the importance of staying safe and aware in all practices. “The Ebola outbreak has taught us much […]