Lee County schools in desperate need of teachers

The Lee County School District has a lot of work before the start of school this fall. A new superintendent needs to be found, now that Dr. Greg Adkins announced he’s stepping down in June, and Lee County schools are also in desperate need of teachers, which is why virtual interviews will be conducted next […]

Florida PTA pushes for Gov. DeSantis to waive standardized testing

It’s been a difficult year for our children, and now teachers and parents are worried standardized testing will hurt them more. That’s why the Florida Parent Teacher Association is pushing Governor Ron DeSantis to waive the testing. The big concern is that, if these tests are enforced and the grades are not waived, it can […]

Class in session at a Lee County school. Photo via WINK News.

Bill would extend school hours to ease the burden on working parents

It is a little after 4 p.m. – where are your kids? Democrat Sen. Kamala Harris said they should still be in school. Her plan calls for extending the school day by three hours to ease the burden on working parents. Jazmayne Carter said even with the help of her wife, it is hard to […]