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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lawsuits planned as Sarasota school officials face multiple allegations of inappropriate behavior
From the classroom to top administrators, allegations of misconduct by Sarasota County school officials are widespread.
From the classroom to top administrators, allegations of misconduct by Sarasota County school officials are widespread.
Gamers become game-makers at Florida Poly
Students at Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland showed off their class-made video games Thursday at the school’s Game Expo.
Students at Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland showed off their class-made video games Thursday at the school’s Game Expo.
Tampa company creates man-made frogs for use in school dissections instead of real ones
Students at J.W. Mitchell High School are among the first high schoolers in the world to use man-made frogs for dissections over preserved, dead frogs.
Students at J.W. Mitchell High School are among the first high schoolers in the world to use man-made frogs for dissections over preserved, dead frogs.
Sarasota school board appoints temporary superintendent
Public concern pushed the Sarasota County School Board to a unanimous vote to part ways with now-former Superintendent Dr. Todd Bowden.
Public concern pushed the Sarasota County School Board to a unanimous vote to part ways with now-former Superintendent Dr. Todd Bowden.
Shortage of 400,000 welders predicted in next 4 years
Industries that rely on welders and mechanical technicians are becoming more technical, so the education they receive is also evolving.
Industries that rely on welders and mechanical technicians are becoming more technical, so the education they receive is also evolving.
Despite multiple hurdles, couple continues efforts to convert historic Deen House to preschool
Thomas and Madison Brawner just got another "no" in response to their idea to turn Lakeland's historic Deen House into a preschool.
Thomas and Madison Brawner just got another "no" in response to their idea to turn Lakeland's historic Deen House into a preschool.
Manatee County Formula 1 World Constructors team heads to world championship
Six students from Manatee County are about to travel across the globe to face off in the Formula 1 World Constructors' Championship (WCC).
Six students from Manatee County are about to travel across the globe to face off in the Formula 1 World Constructors' Championship (WCC).
7-year-old gets lost after telling teacher he is allowed to walk home; school investigating
Fredy told his teacher he was allowed to walk home from school, so she let him go. He ended up at a familiar place, but his mom wants to make sure it doesn't happen again.
Fredy told his teacher he was allowed to walk home from school, so she let him go. He ended up at a familiar place, but his mom wants to make sure it doesn't happen again.
Students' petition asks Polk County schools to add full-time counselors
Two Bartow High School students are petitioning Polk County Schools to hire full-time counselors for every school.
Two Bartow High School students are petitioning Polk County Schools to hire full-time counselors for every school.
Poll: Many youths say high school diploma is enough
Although most young Americans believe in the value of higher education, many still consider a high school diploma alone to be enough for success.
Although most young Americans believe in the value of higher education, many still consider a high school diploma alone to be enough for success.
Proposal to convert historic home into preschool draws concerns about traffic, preservation
The Deen House in Lakeland's Lake Morton Historic District is under contract to be sold to a couple who would like to convert the home into a community preschool, but neighbors have lots of questions about what the means for them.
The Deen House in Lakeland's Lake Morton Historic District is under contract to be sold to a couple who would like to convert the home into a community preschool, but neighbors have lots of questions about what the means for them.
Student who gave teacher birthday money hopes to meet President Trump, deliver message about educators
Parker Williams isn't the biggest fan of going to school each day but he thinks his third-grade teacher, Mary Hall Chambers, is great in the classroom.
Parker Williams isn't the biggest fan of going to school each day but he thinks his third-grade teacher, Mary Hall Chambers, is great in the classroom.