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In Florida, It Pays To Be Bilingual, University Of Florida Study Finds

GAINESVILLE — Florida Hispanics who are fluent in Spanish and English earn significantly higher incomes and are less likely to live in poverty than those who speak only English, according to a new study.

Filed under Business, Education, Hispanic, Research on Monday, January 31, 2000.

Building Construction Academy To Address Nationwide Labor Shortage

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — To address the nation’s critical need for skilled workers, University of Florida researchers have developed plans for a construction academy that will reduce traditional training time by at least 50 percent.

Filed under Architecture, Business, Education, Research on Wednesday, January 5, 2000.

Crossing-guard Training Improves Children’s Safety, UF Study Shows

GAINESVILLE — Formal crossing-guard training makes walking to and from school safer for children by instilling competence and dedication in guards and their trainers, according to a new University of Florida study.

Filed under Education, Family, Florida, Research on Tuesday, January 4, 2000.