Northeast High School valedictorian credits third grade teacher for his success: 'He connected with us'
High school seniors are graduating all across the Bay Area. That includes the valedictorian at St. Petersburg’s Northeast High School, Armando Garner.
High school seniors are graduating all across the Bay Area. That includes the valedictorian at St. Petersburg’s Northeast High School, Armando Garner.
The teacher who inspired a St. Pete valedictorian
High school seniors are graduating all across the Bay Area. That includes the valedictorian at St. Petersburg’s Northeast High School, Armando Garner. FOX 13's Allie Corey reports.
High school seniors are graduating all across the Bay Area. That includes the valedictorian at St. Petersburg’s Northeast High School, Armando Garner. FOX 13's Allie Corey reports.
Pinellas County eighth grader heads to Scripps National Spelling Bee
The Tampa Bay region is no stranger to champions, including back-to-back winners at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2023 and 2024.
The Tampa Bay region is no stranger to champions, including back-to-back winners at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2023 and 2024.
Pinellas student prepares for national spelling bee
The Tampa Bay region is no stranger to champions, including back-to-back winners at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2023 and 2024. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
The Tampa Bay region is no stranger to champions, including back-to-back winners at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2023 and 2024. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
25 states file lawsuit over student loan caps for nursing and healthcare degrees
A group of 25 states and Washington, D.C. filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education over new graduate student loan limits.
A group of 25 states and Washington, D.C. filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education over new graduate student loan limits.
Sky-high diesel costs have school districts scrambling to keep buses running
Diesel prices in the U.S. have soared 67% since December and that is putting a strain on many school districts’ budgets.
Diesel prices in the U.S. have soared 67% since December and that is putting a strain on many school districts’ budgets.
Florida triplets named high school valedictorians; all committed to same college
Three Florida brothers – triplets, in fact – were recently named valedictorians at their high school – each graduating with the exact same GPA.
Three Florida brothers – triplets, in fact – were recently named valedictorians at their high school – each graduating with the exact same GPA.
Lithia 18-year-old could become youngest certified air traffic controller in the US
An 18-year-old from Lithia is ready to work as a certified air traffic controller, potentially making her the youngest in the United States.
An 18-year-old from Lithia is ready to work as a certified air traffic controller, potentially making her the youngest in the United States.
Apollo Beach to the stars: Third grader's artwork heads to the International Space Station on SpaceX mission
As part of the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP) Mission 21, Eeshan Kallu entered a competition to design an official mission patch. He won.
As part of the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP) Mission 21, Eeshan Kallu entered a competition to design an official mission patch. He won.
Third grader's art embarks on a space mission
Eeshan Kallu, a third grade student at Dorothy C. York Innovation Academy, won a district-wide competition for Hillsborough County, blending his passions for science and art. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.
Eeshan Kallu, a third grade student at Dorothy C. York Innovation Academy, won a district-wide competition for Hillsborough County, blending his passions for science and art. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.
A family affair: Sons follow mother's teaching footsteps at West Hernando Middle School
Something special is happening at West Hernando Middle School. Mrs. Susan Jackson has taught English Language Arts at the school for 38 years and her two sons, Adam and Brian, are carrying on her legacy.
Something special is happening at West Hernando Middle School. Mrs. Susan Jackson has taught English Language Arts at the school for 38 years and her two sons, Adam and Brian, are carrying on her legacy.
Cyberattack on Canvas platform disrupts finals for Bay Area students
A cyberattack targeting one of the nation’s most widely used education platforms caused disruptions for millions of students and teachers this week, including many across the Bay Area.
A cyberattack targeting one of the nation’s most widely used education platforms caused disruptions for millions of students and teachers this week, including many across the Bay Area.
Teacher Tribute: Mom leads the way
Something special is happening at West Hernando Middle School. Mrs. Susan Jackson has taught English language arts at WHMS for 38 years. Now, her two sons, Adam and Brian, are carrying on her legacy. FOX 13's Allie Corey reports.
Something special is happening at West Hernando Middle School. Mrs. Susan Jackson has taught English language arts at WHMS for 38 years. Now, her two sons, Adam and Brian, are carrying on her legacy. FOX 13's Allie Corey reports.
Canvas system back online after cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools
Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.
Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.
Pasco County Schools considers requirement that could send unpotty-trained kindergarteners home
A heated debate is growing in Pasco County after the school district discussed a possible policy requiring kindergartners to be potty trained before coming to campus.
A heated debate is growing in Pasco County after the school district discussed a possible policy requiring kindergartners to be potty trained before coming to campus.
Veteran teacher answers a new call to serve in the classroom
Christopher Putnam teaches AP U.S. History and Global Perspectives at Bell Creek Academy, but his path to the classroom began with military service.
Christopher Putnam teaches AP U.S. History and Global Perspectives at Bell Creek Academy, but his path to the classroom began with military service.
School phone bans have little impact on academics or behavior, new study finds
The largest study to date on school cell phone bans is showing mixed outcomes. Here's what the researchers found.
The largest study to date on school cell phone bans is showing mixed outcomes. Here's what the researchers found.
Teachers’ union: Florida voucher system violates state constitution
Florida’s largest teachers’ union is taking the state to court, arguing its rapidly growing school voucher program is draining resources from public schools and violating the state constitution.
Florida’s largest teachers’ union is taking the state to court, arguing its rapidly growing school voucher program is draining resources from public schools and violating the state constitution.
Leto High School teacher honored for 20+ years of inspiring culinary students
We all have that favorite teacher that made an impact on our lives. Passing on valuable lessons that stay with us, even well into adulthood. And inside the kitchen at Leto High School, you'll meet Chef Debra Hladky, who is passing along a lot of knowledge to her culinary students.
We all have that favorite teacher that made an impact on our lives. Passing on valuable lessons that stay with us, even well into adulthood. And inside the kitchen at Leto High School, you'll meet Chef Debra Hladky, who is passing along a lot of knowledge to her culinary students.
Honoring leaders in the classroom
Kicking off FOX 13's series during this Teacher Appreciation week is a chef who's carved her way into the hearts of her culinary students at Leto High School. FOX 13's Allie Corey reports.
Kicking off FOX 13's series during this Teacher Appreciation week is a chef who's carved her way into the hearts of her culinary students at Leto High School. FOX 13's Allie Corey reports.