Florida school district officials are writing thousands of new exams to administer to students this school year. The effort to create end-of-course tests in subjects not evaluated at the state level, is causing more parents, and local education officials to call for a time out on testing.

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Too Much Testing? Parents Try Opting Out As Districts Create Thousands Of New Tests

The Jefferson County School District is about half the size it was a decade ago. Fewer students means less money. The district was able to build a new, combined middle-high school about five years ago with state funding, but the district now faces controversy over whether the district should build a new elementary school to replace the one that’s falling apart.

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Jefferson School District Seeks State Funds To Build A New Elementary School

The Jefferson County town of Monticello is home to a very busy library. An infusion of state and county funding will soon bring upgrades to the facility that offers more than books.

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A Cat Named Dennis: Just One Reason Monticello's Library Attracts So Many Visitors

Thousands of students across the Big Bend head back to the classrooms for the start of another school year. While it's business as usual for many of those districts, in Jefferson County--the worst school district in the state-- there’s a lot at stake for the teachers, administrators and its superintendent.

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A New School Year Boosts Hopes For An Education Revival In Jefferson County

During budget cuts, local school courses in arts and music are often the first to go. But what happens when a school, or district—goes against the trend and starts putting those classes back in? Jefferson county's elementary school is trying to find out.

Jefferson Elementary Turns To Music For Academic Inspiration

WFSU spoke with several student veterans who share their stories of accomplishments both in and out of the classroom.

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