As state lawmakers consider budgetary changes that could end funding for popular education acceleration programs, high school students are demanding to be heard. Senate Bill 7030 includes a provision to cut the amount the state reimburses school districts for students who earn college credit through Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Advanced International Certificate of Education and dual enrollment exams by 50%. Supporters say the money would still be available through general school appropriations, but the bill’s opponents say it would make accelerated programs inaccessible to many and would remove essential cost savings for college-bound kids.
Guests:
- Jarrett Kelley, 11th grade student at Samuel Wolfson School for Advanced Studies.
- Anna Jones, 12th grade student at Samuel Wolfson School for Advanced Studies.
- Dylan Rolle, 10th grade student at Samuel Wolfson School for Advanced Studies.
- Justin Vogel, former St. Johns County high school teacher.
Then, it’s a condition that can be excruciating and cause infertility in as many as half of the women that have it. But endometriosis remains a mysterious and largely incurable disorder. We talk with four experts about risk factors, potential treatments and available resources.
Guests:
- Tam Carter, endometriosis and fertility advocate.
- Dr. Chandra Adams, OBGYN and women's health care economist.
- Dr. Paulami Guha, endometriosis specialist and surgeon.
- Dr. Lina Fouad, endometriosis specialist.
And, community members lace up their walking shoes to raise funds for critically ill children.
Guest:
- Cindy Craig Johnson, Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida Jacksonville Advisory Board chair.
