Florida A&M University President James Ammons resigned Wednesday amid continuing fallout from the hazing death of “Marching 100” drum major Robert Champion and other problems at the historically black school.
Schools
New Charter School Hastily Signs Lease for Tenant-Challenged Building at County Airport
Global Outreach Academy has been on the hunt for a building for months. The three-year deal at the Flagler County Airport fills a building on which the county has been paying $111,000 a year while having a terrible time keeping occupied since it built it for Embry-Riddle Aeronautic University in 2004.
Student-Led School Prayers Are Now Legal, But Fear of Litigation Could Trump God
The new Florida school prayer law lets local school districts approve policies allowing students to deliver prayers at school events, but districts aren’t likely to approve such measures for fear of costly litigation.
Flagler’s Teachers Union President on FCAT, The GOP, and High-Stakes Misconceptions
Katie Hansen, president of Flagler County’s teachers union, forcefully argues against FCAT’s culture of high-stakes testing and false but pervasive notions that unions protect bad teachers and contribute only to Democrats.
Lord of the Flies On a School Bus: The Bullying of Karen Klein
Karen Klein is the 68-year-old school bus monitor from Greece, N.Y., cruelly bullied by seventh graders and recorded on a YouTube video that went viral. The middle schoolers are acting out the persecuting spirit that christens their daily lives.
Daniel Biles, Ex-Bunnell Elementary Aide, Re-Arrested In Court on Child Porn Charges
Daniel Biles, the former Bunnell Elementary school teacher aide arrested in April on 10 child pornography charges, was back in jail Tuesday on 14 additional, similar charges.
FPC’s Jacob Oliva Is Named Assistant Superintendent, Lynette Shott Is New Principal
Superintendent Janet Valentine told the school board this evening a deputy superintendent was critical to ensure a proper succession–and to fill in at a critical time, as she tends to her daughter, who was involved in a violent car wreck.
Ciara Glover
Little Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Ciara Glover is a Little Miss Flagler County contestant in the 5 to 7 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.
Emily Consiglio
Little Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Emily Consiglio is a Little Miss Flagler County contestant in the 5 to 7 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.
Claire Collins
Little Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Claire Collins is a Little Miss Flagler County contestant in the 5 to 7 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.
Jordan Hope Collier
Little Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Jordan Hope Collier is a Little Miss Flagler County contestant in the 5 to 7 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.
Nicole Swanson
Little Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Nicole Swanson is a Little Miss Flagler County contestant in the 8 to 11 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.
Taylor Phillips
Little Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Taylor Phillips is a Little Miss Flagler County contestant in the 8 to 11 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.
Julimar Castaner
Little Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Julimar Castaner is a Little Miss Flagler County contestant in the 8 to 11 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.
Melissa Swanson
Little Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Melissa Swanson is a Little Miss Flagler County contestant in the 8 to 11 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.
Chelsea Barney
Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Chelsea Barney is a Miss Flagler County Scholarship Pageant contestant in the 16-23 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.
Karsyn Bembry
Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Karsyn Bembry is a Miss Flagler County Scholarship Pageant contestant in the 16-23 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.
Haley Watson
Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Haley Watson is a Miss Flagler County Scholarship Pageant contestant in the 16-23 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.
Isabella Colindres
Little Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Isabella Colindres is a Little Miss Flagler County contestant in the 8 to 11 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.
Tori Phillips
Little Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Tori Phillips is a Little Miss Flagler County contestant in the 8 to 11 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.
Sydney Olsen
Little Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Sydney Olsen is a Little Miss Flagler County contestant in the 8 to 11 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.
Gabrielle Wong
Little Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Gabrielle Wong is a Little Miss Flagler County contestant in the 8 to 11 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.
Kendall Rose Morgan
Little Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Kendall Rose Morgan is a Little Miss Flagler County contestant in the 8 to 11 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.
Nicole Zavala
Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Nicole Zavala is a Miss Flagler County Scholarship Pageant contestant in the 16-23 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.
Kerry Norberg
Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Kerry Norberg is a Miss Flagler County Scholarship Pageant contestant in the 16-23 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.
Alexa Blair Miller
Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Alexa Blair Miller is a Miss Flagler County Scholarship Pageant contestant in the 16-23 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.
Madison Asbill
Little Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Madison Asbill is a Little Miss Flagler County contestant in the 8 to 11 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.
Lexi Wright
Little Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Lexi Wright is a Little Miss Flagler County contestant in the 8 to 11 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.
Shanique Tiana Roomes
Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Shanique Tiana Roomes is a Miss Flagler County Scholarship Pageant contestant in the 16-23 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.
Katelynne Parker
Little Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Katelynne Parker is a Little Miss Flagler County contestant in the 8 to 11 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.
Stefanie Perosa
Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Stefanie Perosa is a Miss Flagler County Scholarship Pageant contestant in the 16-23 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.
Anna Viens
Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Anna Viens is a Miss Flagler County Scholarship Pageant contestant in the 16-23 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.
Hailey Capehart
Little Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Hailey Capehart is a Little Miss Flagler County contestant in the 5 to 7 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.
McKenzie Campbell
Little Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)
McKenzie Campbell is a Little Miss Flagler County contestant in the 5 to 7 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.
Carina Brito
Little Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Carina Brito is a Little Miss Flagler County contestant in the 5 to 7 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.
Madison Elizabeth Bianco
Little Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Madison Elizabeth Bianco is a Little Miss Flagler County contestant in the 5 to 7 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.
Ladyann Holderzwink
Miss Junior Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Ladyann Holderzwink is a Miss Junior Flagler County contestant in the 12 to 15 year old category of the 2012 Miss Flagler County Pageant.
Daviana Campbell
Miss Junior Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Daviana Campbell is a Miss Junior Flagler County contestant in the 12 to 15 year old category of the 2012 Miss Flagler County Pageant.
Kate Strickland
Miss Junior Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Kate Strickland is a Miss Junior Flagler County contestant in the 12 to 15 year old category of the 2012 Miss Flagler County Pageant.
Katelyn Seay
Miss Junior Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Katelyn Seay is a Miss Junior Flagler County contestant in the 12 to 15 year old category of the 2012 Miss Flagler County Pageant.
Taylor Eddy
Miss Junior Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Taylor Eddy is a Miss Junior Flagler County contestant in the 12 to 15 year old category of the 2012 Miss Flagler County Pageant.
Kiana Rose Merceron
Miss Junior Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Kiana Rose Merceron is a Miss Junior Flagler County contestant in the 12 to 15 year old category of the 2012 Miss Flagler County Pageant.
Daria Harbater
Miss Junior Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Daria Harbater is a Miss Junior Flagler County contestant in the 12 to 15 year old category of the 2012 Miss Flagler County Pageant.
Victoria Elizabeth Aparicio
Miss Junior Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Victoria Elizabeth Aparicio is a Miss Junior Flagler County contestant in the 12 to 15 year old category of the 2012 Miss Flagler County Pageant.
Hayleigh Tilton
Miss Junior Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Hayleigh Tilton is a Miss Junior Flagler County contestant in the 12 to 15 year old category of the 2012 Miss Flagler County Pageant.
Tara Norberg
Miss Junior Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Tara Norberg is a Miss Junior Flagler County contestant in the 12 to 15 year old category of the 2012 Miss Flagler County Pageant.
Gwen Vargas
Little Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Gwen Vargas is a Little Miss Flagler County contestant in the 5 to 7 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.
Chloe Skoglund
Little Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Chloe Skoglund is a Little Miss Flagler County contestant in the 5 to 7 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.
Emma Reiter
Little Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Emma Reiter is a Little Miss Flagler County contestant in the 5 to 7 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.
Savannah Jade Kraus
Little Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)
Savannah Jade Kraus is a Little Miss Flagler County contestant in the 5 to 7 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.