Opinion

Dr. Lucretia Starnes

Dr. Lucretia Starnes

The Impact of COVID-19 on students with disabilities

Dr. Lucretia Starnes
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
In the spring of 2020, many schools closed due to COVID-19; however, the federal government announced that there would be no waivers for special education students. Schools were required to implement everything within the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) as usual.
Questions regarding a state amendment on the ballot; criticism of Osceola's Congressional representative

Questions regarding a state amendment on the ballot; criticism of Osceola's Congressional representative

Letters to the Editor — Oct. 28, 2022

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Questions on Amendment 3 Dear Editor: On the ballot I just received is a proposed constitutional amendment (Amendment 3) to give additional homestead exemptions to teachers, police officers, firefighters, paramedics and the military.
Youth Perspectives — Climate Change

Youth Perspectives — Climate Change

Youth Perspectives — Climate Change

Daniela Echavarria-duran
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
By Daniela Echavarria-duran Grade 10, St. Cloud High School Many may wonder why it is starting to feel warmer than expected. Some might even take that curiosity and inquisitiveness to ask questions like “Why are the wetland conditions changing?” or “Why is there a deficiency of crops and herbs?
Letters to the Editor — Oct. 20, 2022

Letters to the Editor — Oct. 20, 2022

Letter to the Editor — Thanks to Clarence Thacker

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Thanks to Clarence Thacker Dear Editor: From 2014-18, Tim Weisheyer, Kelvin Soto, Ricky Booth, Clarence Thacker and I served together on the Osceola County School Board. Collectively, we hired Dr. Debra Pace in 2015 to lead the school district as our Superintendent.
Letters to the Editor — Questioning development projects in St. Cloud and along Pleasant Hill Road

Letters to the Editor — Questioning development projects in St. Cloud and along Pleasant Hill Road

Letters to the Editor — Oct. 14, 2022

News Staff
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Development: Good or Bad? Dear Editor: Development is good for the few who stand to gain financially, not so good for the rest of us. Where has that “small town” atmosphere gone?
Letters to the Editor — Oct. 13, 2022

Letters to the Editor — Oct. 13, 2022

Letters to the Editor — Oct. 13, 2022

News Staff
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Is 'Coach' Fonseca fit for public office? Dear Editor: I served as an Osceola County educator for over 30 years, so I take great interest in School Board races. I received a call about the district 4 race. The caller asked questions about the School Board candidates.
Teresa “Terry” Castillo is the Osceola County School Board Chair, and will start her second term on the board this year.

Teresa “Terry” Castillo is the Osceola County School Board Chair, and will start her second term on the board this year.

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH — Hispanic heritage shows itself all over our community

Terry Castillo
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
The origins of Hispanic Heritage Month began as a commemorative week introduced by California Congressman George E. Brown in 1968. Brown's goal was to recognize the contributions made by the Hispanic community to American History. The current 31-day celebration was proposed in 1987 by U.S.
Dr. Lucretia Starnes

Dr. Lucretia Starnes

Traveling “Un”Pleasant Hill Road and other Poinciana roadways

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
By Dr. Lucretia Starnes Where do I begin when discussing Poinciana and the Pleasant Hill roadways? Nightmarish, trapped, one-way-in and one-way- out and extremely dangerous raceways. Others who travel these roads daily could also provide more descriptive words — that would not be positive.
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