Hillsborough names 8 finalists for superintendent
What started as 51 applicants was narrowed down to eight Monday, as the Hillsborough County School Board searches for its next superintendent.
Florida International University offers free tuition, housing to homeless students
One university in Florida is giving homeless students an opportunity to get their degree at no cost.
Classes canceled after mold was discovered in Pinellas County Head Start centers
Hundreds of parents were notified that mold was found in 11 of the 24 Head Start centers in Pinellas County just days before the end of winter break.
Sarasota middle schooler's heart screening bill gets bipartisan support
Family means everything to 12-year-old Savannah Marquez. Her younger brother, Nico holds a special place in her heart.
Redistricting could shuffle 1,400 south Hillsborough County students
They specifically bought homes with their children’s education in mind. Now some Hillsborough County parents say the school district's plan to rezone middle schools in southern portions of the county could make their efforts all for naught.
‘Wash your hands’: Science experiment with moldy bread shows the importance of hygiene
A teacher and behavioral specialist showed children the importance of washing their hands by using bread and mold in a science experiment.
Polk charter school for kids with special needs in need of funds for buses
Victory Ridge Academy, a school for kids with mental and physical challenges, is kicking off a half-million-dollar fundraising campaign to fund one of the school's most basic needs: buses.
150 anti-choking devices donated to Sarasota schools
Life Vac is a suction cup-like device that's already saved 44 lives, and now they will be in Sarasota County school.s
Rezoning meeting for some Hillsborough middle schools will be held Tuesday
Parents of some Hillsborough County schools have said a proposal by the school district could separate friends, take kids from teachers they love, and change the routines for thousands of families.
Books on the Bus: Polk kids can now read while they ride
Kids can get pretty antsy on their school bus, just waiting to get off. Now, thousands of kids in Polk County have an alternative to being bored or chatting with their neighbors.
Grandfather, 81, graduating from USF
He's not your typical student. At 81-years-old, Dionel Cotanda is older than most of his professors. He also happens to be the oldest graduate to earn a degree at the University of South Florida's commencement ceremony on Saturday.
Researchers donate megalodon fossils to Bay Area schools
Gifted kids in Polk County just got quite a gift. Researchers at Florida Polytechnic Institute donated hundreds of fossils, worth tens of thousands of dollars, to the county's gifted program.
DeSantis wants to mandate civics exams for all high school seniors
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday his administration will require all high school seniors in Florida to take a civics exam, similar to the one taken by people who want to become naturalized U.S. citizens.
Medical school boom brings top technology, talent to Tampa Bay area
The new Nova Southeastern University Florida, Dr. Kiran Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine is open, just on the Clearwater side of the Courtney Campbell Causeway. And the new University of South Florida medical school will open in downtown Tampa early next year.
Brothers practice ping-pong hundreds of miles apart thanks to robotic pitching machine
When Joseph went to college, his little brother was bummed to lose his ping pong partner but Joseph's experience with robotics changed everything.
Teacher removed after telling first graders that Santa isn't real
A Brooklyn teacher got the boot from the classroom for telling his first-grade class that Santa Clause isn't real.
Tampa Prep engineering teacher awarded for innovation in education
A Tampa teacher is being recognized for his creative approach to education.
Students get once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at Enterprise Village
After learning the basics of business, banking and consumer planning, students apply their skills in real-world scenarios at Enterprise Village.
11-year-old invents backpack to stop bullying in schools
An Atlanta sixth grader turned his struggle with bullies into a patented invention to help other students.
White House honors outstanding Robinson High teacher
Ask any student in Ms. Oliver's class and you will quickly learn that she is no ordinary teacher. Students look forward to fun study games inside the classroom and exploring local waterways with their beloved teacher.