Trump admin withholds $6 billion for after-school, summer programs
A funding freeze could wreck summer for low-income families and wipe out some after-school programming this fall.
A funding freeze could wreck summer for low-income families and wipe out some after-school programming this fall.
Lake Wales High School to use metal detectors for next school year
Lake Wales High School will be implementing a new safety measure this upcoming school year.
Lake Wales High School will be implementing a new safety measure this upcoming school year.
Summer reading gets a jump-start from The Book Bus
For the eighth year in a row, The Juvenile Welfare Board partnered with Pinellas County Schools to prevent summer learning loss by giving out free books to children through its Summer Book Bus.
For the eighth year in a row, The Juvenile Welfare Board partnered with Pinellas County Schools to prevent summer learning loss by giving out free books to children through its Summer Book Bus.
California, Texas are home to America's least-educated cities: See the 2025 list
A new study examined areas where cities aren’t making the grade when it comes to education and here’s what the data revealed.
A new study examined areas where cities aren’t making the grade when it comes to education and here’s what the data revealed.
Beach scholarships encourage the next generation of conservationist
Blue-Green Connections gives Beach Scholarships to three Bay Area Students.
Blue-Green Connections gives Beach Scholarships to three Bay Area Students.
Kids bringing inanimate objects to life at Lakeland summer camp
On the Lakeland campus of Polk State College, there are a lot of laughs during a summer program called "Trick-Talking Puppetry".
On the Lakeland campus of Polk State College, there are a lot of laughs during a summer program called "Trick-Talking Puppetry".
Teens get future job experience at Pinellas County Welding Camp
Pinellas County teens have an opportunity to get welding experience at a summer camp.
Pinellas County teens have an opportunity to get welding experience at a summer camp.
Wonder Studio believes children should learn through play
Staff at The Wonder Studio firmly believe in children's ability to learn through play.
Staff at The Wonder Studio firmly believe in children's ability to learn through play.
Scammers using AI to steal college financial aid: What we know
Victims of identity theft who discover loans fraudulently taken out in their names must go through months of calling colleges, the federal government and loan servicers to get the debt erased.
Victims of identity theft who discover loans fraudulently taken out in their names must go through months of calling colleges, the federal government and loan servicers to get the debt erased.
Student loan delinquencies dropping credit scores: What to know
Student loan payment delinquencies are appearing on credit reports for the first time in more than 3 years, affecting credit scores for millions. Here’s what that means, and what to do about it.
Student loan payment delinquencies are appearing on credit reports for the first time in more than 3 years, affecting credit scores for millions. Here’s what that means, and what to do about it.
Jesuit High's class of 1975 holds 50th class reunion
The class of 1975 at Tampa's Jesuit High School recently held their 50th class reunion.
The class of 1975 at Tampa's Jesuit High School recently held their 50th class reunion.
China’s rare earth minerals included in new trade deal, Trump says
Details are being released about the new trade and tariff deal reached between President Trump and China, which includes rare minerals and Chinese students attending American universities.
Details are being released about the new trade and tariff deal reached between President Trump and China, which includes rare minerals and Chinese students attending American universities.
Local college gives high schoolers a forensic investigator experience
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota is teaching STEM to local high school students. They call it The Investigators Lab Crime Solving Experiences.
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota is teaching STEM to local high school students. They call it The Investigators Lab Crime Solving Experiences.
Maine grandmother graduates college at 88 years old
An 88-year-old grandmother in Maine showed the world it’s never too late to achieve your dreams.
An 88-year-old grandmother in Maine showed the world it’s never too late to achieve your dreams.
Polk County charter high school keeps students' hopes of earning diploma alive
A charter high school is celebrating the graduation of nearly 200 students who've been thrown curveballs and obstacles in life and have overcome them.
A charter high school is celebrating the graduation of nearly 200 students who've been thrown curveballs and obstacles in life and have overcome them.
Judge temporarily blocks Trump’s latest ban on Harvard’s international students
A federal judge late Thursday temporarily blocked a proclamation by President Donald Trump that banned foreign students from entering the U.S. to attend Harvard University.
A federal judge late Thursday temporarily blocked a proclamation by President Donald Trump that banned foreign students from entering the U.S. to attend Harvard University.
Study finds rising anxiety among Gen Z about life after high school
A new national survey reveals major gaps in how prepared students feel after high school—especially when it comes to money, mental health, and planning for the future.
A new national survey reveals major gaps in how prepared students feel after high school—especially when it comes to money, mental health, and planning for the future.
Superintendent faces state board over Hillsborough book removals amid backlash at home
Hillsborough County Superintendent Van Ayres spoke before the Florida Board of Education on Wednesday in Miami about his district’s decision to remove hundreds of books from school libraries.
Hillsborough County Superintendent Van Ayres spoke before the Florida Board of Education on Wednesday in Miami about his district’s decision to remove hundreds of books from school libraries.
University of Florida presidential pick not approved in final vote amid growing GOP opposition
The University of Florida's pick to become the institution's president was not approved in a final vote from the Florida Board of Governors as more Republicans came out against his appointment.
The University of Florida's pick to become the institution's president was not approved in a final vote from the Florida Board of Governors as more Republicans came out against his appointment.
Hillsborough County schools face state pressure over books under review
Hillsborough County School Superintendent Van Ayres is scheduled to meet with Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz in Miami on Wednesday.
Hillsborough County School Superintendent Van Ayres is scheduled to meet with Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz in Miami on Wednesday.