Gun-detecting dog cracking down on weapons at Florida schools
WESH was on school grounds, and his handler, Deputy Tryo Akeley, showed us what he can do. Deputy Akeley planted an object that smelled like a gun in the school. Once K9 Maverick entered the room, it ...
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Volusia School Board member vows to stay despite Moms for Liberty chapter chair's threat
Embattled Volusia County School Board member Jessie Thompson said Wednesday she ... by an outpouring of support from people ...
Daytona Times3d
Volusia County Schools uses bikes to combat chronic absenteeism
Since the pandemic, schools across the country have been struggling with absenteeism. If a student misses at least 10% of the ...
Florida releases school districts' 2024 graduation rates. How do Volusia, Flagler compare?
Volusia County's graduation rate rose to 93.7% for the academic year that ended in 2024, according to newly released data.
Florida high school student starts petition to end overdevelopment in Volusia
Bella Schwartz is urging others to sign the petition and voice support for a development moratorium in Volusia County.
The West Volusia Beacon4d
School Board Chair steps down from leadership
Volusia County School Board Member Jessie Thompson has stepped down from her position as chair. Board Member Jamie Haynes was ...
Daytona Times11d
Volusia County School Board re-elects Haynes as chair
The Volusia County School Board elected a new chair on Jan. 14 following former board chair Jesse Thompson’s resignation ...
Tampa Bay Times12d
Florida book challenges extend their reach from schools to public libraries
The big story: Florida’s debate over the appropriateness ... School board leadership: The Volusia County School Board returned Jamie Haynes, its chairperson from 2022-24, to the chair for ...