Judge blocks Trump-era push for college admissions race data collection

A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked a Trump administration effort requiring colleges to submit detailed admissions data aimed at proving they are not considering race.

List: Bible stories proposed in Texas as required reading in public schools

The Texas school board is considering a list of reading materials for elementary and middle schools that includes some passages and stories from the Bible.

The 250-foot-deep classroom: Inside Florida’s deepest vocational school

In Pasco County, students at the Florida Commercial Diving Institute are training for careers that take them into some of the most extreme environments on Earth — working underwater.

Sarasota County cutting 100+ teacher positions
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After years of teacher shortages and crowded classrooms, a new reality is setting in for school districts across the area. Declining enrollments is leading to some tough decisions. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.

Trump administration ends agreements to protect transgender students in several schools

The Education Department says it has terminated agreements with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students.

UTampa physician assistant students trade textbooks for TGH Aeromed trauma training

A Tampa General Hospital (TGH) Aeromed helicopter landed on the turf at University of Tampa's Pepin Stadium Friday to give physician assistant (PA) students a real-world look at critical care transport.

Medical helicopter training for UTampa students
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A Tampa General Hospital Aeromed helicopter landed on the turf at University of Tampa's Pepin Stadium Friday to give physician assistant students a real-world look at critical care transport. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.

Baby chicks teach a lesson to Tampa preschoolers
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Tampa preschoolers are learning with the help of some baby chicks. FOX 13 photojournalist Barry Wong takes us for a closer look. 

Saint Leo University to require AI certifications for all graduates through IBM partnership

A college diploma has always served as proof that a student has mastered their major. But starting this fall at Saint Leo University, that piece of paper will guarantee something else: An understanding of artificial intelligence fundamentals.

Student loan borrowers in SAVE plan told to prepare for repayment: What to know

Millions of student loan borrowers will have to find a new repayment plan soon. The available repayment plans will mean higher monthly payments for most.

CASA Pinellas expands legal help for domestic violence survivors through new Stetson Law partnership

A growing need for legal support among domestic violence survivors is driving a new partnership in Pinellas County, one aimed at expanding access to justice while training future attorneys.

Treasury Department taking over student loans: What to know

Defaulted federal student loans will now be managed by the Treasury Department under a new agreement that was announced on Thursday.

Arkansas Ten Commandments law blocked that mandates classroom display

A judge struck down an Arkansas law that requires schools to display the Ten Commandments prominently in classrooms. Here is what to know about the law, and where the battle over its legality is headed.

Carwise Middle School drone team flying to Regional Championship in Alabama

Most students in the Tampa Bay area started spring break on Friday after school got out. When one group of middle schoolers returns, though, they’ll be preparing for the highest level of competition in their young careers.