STEM camp gives children early exposure to exciting career paths
A young woman is touching the lives of youth through her STEM camp. The impact she is making on young lives is what's right with Tampa Bay.
Many Hillsborough County teachers relieved to get first vaccine dose
A federal mandate allows any school staff, from elementary through high school, to be eligible. That's more expansive than Governor DeSantis' previous order, which only allowed school staff ages 50 and up to get the vaccine.
Register kids now for arts, science, sports spring break camps
Spring break is a week away for most Bay Area students, but a break from school doesn’t have to mean a break from learning.
Baltimore-area student passed only 3 classes in 4 years, ranked near top half of class
A Baltimore-area high school is facing scrutiny after reports came out about a student who passed just three classes in four years, but moved ahead anyway. Now that he’s being sent back to the ninth grade, his mother says the school failed him.
Teacher COVID-19 vaccinations go untracked amid school reopening push
States and many districts have not been keeping track of school employee COVID-19 vaccinations, even as the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide.
USF plans full return to in-person classes; other schools may follow suit
The University of South Florida announced Wednesday the campus will move back to full in-person classes and other activities. Other schools are having those same conversations.
As world's youngest certified drone pilots, St. Pete middle school students ready to soar
They aren't old enough to drive, but students at Azalea Middle School in St. Petersburg are getting a unique opportunity to become certified in drone flight and safety.
Assignment at Mississippi middle school asks students to ‘pretend like you are a slave’
A photo of a Mississippi middle school teacher’s writing assignment on slavery is drawing heavy criticism online, and parents in the district are speaking out.
'Portraits In Patriotism Act' would expose Florida students to victims of communism, Holocaust
Standing with a group that commemorates victims of communism, Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls endorsed legislative proposals aimed at exposing public-school students to "victims of other nations' governing philosophies."
Florida superintendents seek 'flexibility' on standardized testing for students
Florida superintendents are urging state officials to ask the federal government for waivers when it comes to standardized testing for the current academic school year.
Florida considers letting kids pass regardless of state testing scores
Studies show students nationwide have learned less this school year, relative to other years, because of the pandemic. Some Florida lawmakers are considering whether there should be options for parents and students to minimize the impacts, long-term.
Lawmakers consider in-state tuition for Floridians' out-of-state grandkids
A proposal is advancing in the House that would allow high-performing students who live outside of Florida to pay in-state tuition rates at public universities if their grandparents reside in the Sunshine State.
Tampa Bay Watch promotes environmental stewardship with family field trips
Families looking for new interactive learning experiences during the month of March can take a field trip to Tierra Verde.
Manatee school district employees honored as champions of education
The Manatee Education Foundation and nearly 60 sponsors raised more than $80,000. The money will be put towards a pizza lunch for every school, plus awards, presents and small ways to say 'thank you.'
12-year-old girl arrested, accused of selling stun guns on Tampa middle school campus
Tampa police arrested a 12-year-old girl accused of bringing stun guns to school to sell to her fellow classmates.
Bay Area school districts begin announcing graduation plans
With graduations right around the corner, school districts in the Tampa Bay area are starting to solidify their commencement plans.
FSU, UF announce details on in-person instruction, graduation plans
In a sign that Florida's higher-education institutions are preparing for a return to normalcy, two of the state's largest universities are announcing changes that bring people back to campus.
Florida lawmaker files bill that would cut tuition aid for degrees that don't 'lead to jobs'
Under a bill filed Tuesday in the Florida legislature, state financial aid for colleges would be based on whether a student's course of study is likely to result in a job after graduation.
Lawmaker proposes that voters should elect Hernando County superintendent
Right now in Hernando County, the superintendent of schools is appointed by the school board, but one lawmaker is proposing a change, saying voters should choose who runs schools.
Florida charter schools win tax fight
Reversing course from a decision last year, a fiercely divided appeals court Wednesday said charter schools are entitled to a cut of tax dollars that Palm Beach County voters approved in 2018 for more-traditional public schools.