Guiding Students To Success

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Dan Foley on Revealing the True Potential of Students

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Nov 14, 2019

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All kids have a chance to succeed. That’s the core belief system behind City Year Jacksonville, which engages at-risk students with its AmeriCorps volunteers. Executive Director Dan Foley explains his organization’s approach to helping students achieve success in, and out, of the classroom.

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Florida A&M University is a public college with a rich history and was even named Princeton Review’s “College of the Year” back in 1997. A lot of work has gone into turning the school into one of Florida’s best. FAMU President, Larry Robinson, explains.

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The Legacy of Historically Black Colleges

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Eliminating Red Tape

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Running the state of Florida’s finances can be a tricky job. However, one state lawmaker wants to simplify the process so tax dollars can get to where they need to go. State Representative Tommy Gregory discusses a new measure that looks to eliminate some red tape.

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