Leon County Schools’ current base salary for all teachers is $43,307 a year. Paraprofessionals (also referred to as teacher aides) receive a base wage of $13.75 an hour. While this pay may be sufficient for those who work in traditional schools, some who work in special education believe their pay […]

Superintendent Rocky Hanna made changes to the mask mandate, placing the district in compliance with the state’s emergency rule. This change may possibly help Leon County School Board members receive their salaries again. The new rule allows students who are asymptomatic to no longer be required to wear a mask, […]

Crime rates in Tallahassee have increased over the past couple of months, and students are feeling unsafe and worried about the direction Leon County is heading in. Despite reports in Leon County indicating that crime rates fell by 14.9% in 2020, compared to 2019, Leon County is now ranked 6th […]

As we approach the holidays, many of us have much to be thankful for. Before our Thanksgiving meals, we often take time to say why we are thankful, but many children and youth – some of our own classmates – will not be doing the same. That’s why November is […]

Florida A&M University students are still having trouble with refunds and inaccurate holds. Not only will this keep students from registering for classes in the spring, but it could potentially keep students from graduating this fall semester. The iRattler portal allows for students to view holds, financial records and charges […]

Former felon turned civil rights activist Desmond Meade has been battling for his civil rights for a long time. Recently, Meade got these rights restored. As President and Executive Director of Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, Meade was successful in helping to pass Amendment 4 back in 2018. The grassroots citizens’ […]

Graduates from Florida State University shared their experiences as established entrepreneurs during the 10th annual ‘7 Under 30’ event on Wednesday, Nov. 10. The Hybrid Event took place at the Jim Moran Event Building with socially distanced seating and a virtual attendance option via YouTube. This year’s installment featured alumni […]

Inflation is nothing new to consumers, but it has worsened over the past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Widespread prices have increased to their highest point in October at 6.2%, the highest it has been since December 1990, according to the Associated Press. This includes consumer goods such as […]

The Big Bend Area Health Education Center, also known as Big Bend AHEC, is rolling out a new program to help the under-served obtain affordable health insurance. It is now offering a navigator program for the Affordable Care Act federal health insurance program. The program, which is also referred to […]

Christic Henry, a community advocate for Tallahassee’s south side, is clear about how she regards the numerous shootings in that part of the city. “The conversation on violence is a public health issue, public violence is a public health issue,” Henry said. On Tuesday evening the fall 2021 Community Organizing […]