The state Board of Education on Wednesday approved controversial academic standards for instruction on African American history. Teachers across Florida had asked the board to put the proposal on hold. First Coast Connect spoke with the president of the Florida Education Association, Andrew Spar, to get a better understanding of these new standards and what they may mean for educators and students.
RSV treatment
The Food and Drug Administration approved the drug Beyfortus earlier this week to protect infants and toddlers against RSV, which has been the leading cause of hospitalization among babies in the United States. Dr. Mobeen Rathore professor and chief of pediatric infectious disease and immunology at UF Health in Jacksonville, gave us more insight on the issue.
Weekend events
Catalina Selvagn spoke with WJCT ahead of the weekend to outline what Cre8Jax has planned for this weekend and next week! Check out their website for a list of events.
Imax
Sunray Cinema is asking its customers to reach out to St. John’s County commissioners to advocate for North Florida's largest screen — The IMAX at World Golf Village. Shana David Masset, co-owner of Sun Ray Cinema, explained what’s going on and what the public can do to help.