Commentary: Florida’s Sea Turtles and Our Changing Tides
A combination of childhood fondness for the ocean and sheer proximity sparked marine biologist Cheryl Zaricki’s passion for sea turtles. Now semi-retired, she leads study-abroad courses in Panama and Costa Rica for students studying marine biology.
Amy Brady Uncovers America’s Icy Obsessions
“It’s a history of innovation, and how quickly humans can make changes if we just become obsessed with something enough.”
A Climate in Crisis: Conversation with Jeff VanderMeer about Florida's resilience
With its miles of stark white beaches and enchanting rural swamplands, Florida is a home, a biodiverse wonderland, a playground for travelers, a retreat for the retired. Often – in the minds of many developers – a nuisance to be built over for profit.
In ongoing battle over books, two moms become word warriors to protect Florida students
In ongoing battle over books, two moms become word warriors to protect Florida students
The last day: Revisiting Leon County Schools students
Sadie Beshara, a student at Kate Sullivan Elementary School, attended her whole first grade via computer screen.
The future of one after school program looks uncertain because of COVID-19
After-school programs such as Nims’ STEM OUT are trying to find new life after the pandemic.
Maya’s Book Nook: 5-year-old and her mom run a website dedicated to diverse books for kids
Changing the way we approach children’s books, Florida State University professor Lakeisha Johnson and her five-year-old daughter Maya developed their own website to promote books by Black, Hispanic and an array of diverse authors.
Leon Schools students say it's time to end 'period poverty' with free pads, tampons
“Menstruation matters and it shouldn’t be taboo," a Rickards High School student said.
Black History Month retrospective: Leon Schools students weigh in, share curriculum hopes for future
"To me, Black History Month is a month to celebrate," one student said.
'The kids deserve my best': How one teacher inspires art at Nims Middle School during a pandemic
For R. Frank Nims Middle School chorus teacher Andrew Thompson, this year has been challenging in more ways than one.
Nims Middle School unveils pre-law magnet program for Leon County middle schoolers
R. Frank Nims Middle School now has a program for students who aspire to become lawyers, judges, legal writers, forensic scientists and more.
'I could see the hope': Leon County Schools ranks 3rd in Florida for number of Black principals
An educator's gift is the ability to inspire. For the 16 Black men and women who serve as principals in Leon County public schools, that influence becomes an even greater charge.
Local high school students create after-school STEM program at Nims Middle School
For Nims Middle School students, STEM Out is diversifying the future.
International Rescue Committee volunteer continues despite coronavirus pandemic
When teenage Ugandan brothers Eric Bizimana and Emmanuel Shimiriyimana saw an alligator swimming in the water at the Alfred B. Maclay Gardens, the siblings could not believe that the land was open to the public.
Refugee rescue group works with families amid pandemic, explains protests
Though the Tallahassee chapter of the International Rescue Committee has had to halt in-person operations during the coronavirus pandemic, the organization’s work with local refugee families continues.
Word of South: NYTimes bestselling author Kristen Arnett talks creativity during coronavirus
There's no place like a 7-Eleven, and your dog doesn't care if you're a lesbian — Kristen Arnett has interesting advice to give.
