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10/28/15: Standardized Tests; Author Diane Roberts; Celtic Woman's Lisa Kelly; 'Community Thread'

By Sean Birch • Oct 28, 2015

The Nation's Report Card, released this week, finds declines in reading and math across the country. Another report, this one from the Council of Great City Schools, finds kids are taking too many standardized tests. We begin the hour with a look at both reports and their implications with Colleen Wood, founder of 50th No More and Vice-Chair of the Network for Public Education Action, a national political advocacy organization.

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First Coast Connect: October 28, 2015

Ed Burr Elected Chair Of Florida State University Board of Trustees

By Jessica Palombo • Jun 30, 2015

Jacksonville businessman Ed Burr has been unanimously elected chair of Florida State University Board of Trustees.

Burr is president and CEO of the Jacksonville-based GreenPointe Holdings real estate company. The company builds homes, plans communities across Florida and manages several golf courses, according to its website.

Burr has served on the FSU board since 2011 and chaired the Academic Affairs Committee during the past year. He succeeds former Florida House Speaker Allan Bense as chairman.

01/27/15: Guns On College Campuses; Elayne Boosler; Florida's Sunday Supper Event

By Sean Birch • Jan 27, 2015

A Florida House committee approved a measure this week to allow students to carry guns and concealed weapons on the state’s college campuses. This controversial idea comes just months after a shooter injured three people at the Florida State University library. Supporters of allowing guns on campus say it would prevent more campus shootings like the FSU incident. Opponents argue more guns on campus will make students less safe. We discussed the issue with legal analyst and Florida Coastal School of Law professor Rod Sullivan.

FSU To Resume Classes; Gunman In 'Crisis' Before Shooting

By Lynn Hatter • Nov 21, 2014

Florida State University is back open—a day after a gunman opened fire at the school’s Strozier Library. As FSU tries to get back to normal, an investigation into the shooting continues.

In the hours after three people were shot at FSU’s Strozier library, people gathered on the campus in a prayer vigils and rallies to show their support for the university. FSU Sophomore Gillian Newman says the shooting has shaken the campus community.

Gov. Rick Scott Addresses FSU Shooting, To Visit With Victims Soon

By Sascha Cordner • Nov 20, 2014

The Associated Press is reporting the gunman who shot three people at Florida State University Thursday before he was killed may have been a lawyer who graduated from the school.

As the investigation continues, Governor Rick Scott says he expects many unanswered questions will be answered. For now, Scott asked the nation to “Pray for FSU.”

Gunman Killed, Three Injured During Shooting At FSU

By Tom Flanigan • Nov 20, 2014

Update 11:53 a.m.: From the Associated Press

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A law enforcement official says the gunman who shot three people at Florida State University before being killed by police was a lawyer who graduated from the school.

The official told The Associated Press that the shooter was Myron May, who graduated from Florida State before attending Texas Tech University's law school. The official requested anonymity because he was not authorized to release the name.