Tampa Bay students take center stage in week-long camp
For the last 15 years, an annual Spring Break tradition has put the kids and teenagers at the Metro Ministries on center stage.
For the last 15 years, an annual Spring Break tradition has put the kids and teenagers at the Metro Ministries on center stage.
Harvard to offer free tuition for families earning less than $200K
Harvard University has announced that, starting next school year, it will offer free tuition to students from families with annual incomes of $200,000 or less.
Harvard University has announced that, starting next school year, it will offer free tuition to students from families with annual incomes of $200,000 or less.
Trump's anti-DEI crusade targets more than 50 universities: See the full list
President Trump’s campaign to end DEI programs nationwide is now targeting more than 50 universities for alleged racial discrimination.
President Trump’s campaign to end DEI programs nationwide is now targeting more than 50 universities for alleged racial discrimination.
Apparent active shooter, bomb threats at Claremont McKenna College deemed hoax: Police
Claremont McKenna College is at the center of a possible active shooter report.
Claremont McKenna College is at the center of a possible active shooter report.
New exhibit in Gulfport tackling conversation of removing books from public school libraries
A new exhibit at the Brenda McMahon Art Gallery, titled "Banned: And Still I Rise," aims to start a conversation, even if the people talking disagree.
A new exhibit at the Brenda McMahon Art Gallery, titled "Banned: And Still I Rise," aims to start a conversation, even if the people talking disagree.
Could USF Sarasota-Manatee merge with New College of Florida? Rumors swirl as group begs for answers
USF Sarasota-Manatee trustees, former board members and supporting organizations are begging for transparency about a rumored merger with New College of Florida. NCF is already in discussions to consolidate Asolo Preparatory and the Ringling Museum.
USF Sarasota-Manatee trustees, former board members and supporting organizations are begging for transparency about a rumored merger with New College of Florida. NCF is already in discussions to consolidate Asolo Preparatory and the Ringling Museum.
Study reveals impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on kindergarteners' development
Researchers in a recent study found that the pandemic had an effect on kindergartners social skills and cognitive development.
Researchers in a recent study found that the pandemic had an effect on kindergartners social skills and cognitive development.
USDA cancels $1 billion in funding for schools and food banks to buy food from local suppliers
The USDA funding cuts could impact school lunch programs nationwide. Here’s what we know.
The USDA funding cuts could impact school lunch programs nationwide. Here’s what we know.
USF, UTampa under federal antisemitism investigations by Dept. of Education
The U.S. Department of Education has sent warnings to 60 universities across the country, including USF and the University of Tampa, as part of an investigation into potential antisemitism.
The U.S. Department of Education has sent warnings to 60 universities across the country, including USF and the University of Tampa, as part of an investigation into potential antisemitism.
Department of Education employees sent home, nearly half of staff to be eliminated: report
About half of the staff at the Department of Education are expected to be laid off in the latest round of firings under the Trump Administration, FOX News reports.
About half of the staff at the Department of Education are expected to be laid off in the latest round of firings under the Trump Administration, FOX News reports.
Hillsborough County Schools using AI to catch drivers failing to obey school bus stop signs
New videos recorded on Hillsborough County Schools buses show several drivers failing to obey school bus stop signs.
New videos recorded on Hillsborough County Schools buses show several drivers failing to obey school bus stop signs.
Tampa elementary school secretary recognized for nearly 3 decades of remarkable relationships
A Tampa elementary school secretary is being recognized for her dedication to students, staff, and families as we celebrate educators all this week.
A Tampa elementary school secretary is being recognized for her dedication to students, staff, and families as we celebrate educators all this week.
Pinellas County's ‘Care About Me’ program offering mental health services to hundreds of students
Since its start almost a year ago, Pinellas County’s Care About Me program has served more than 1,000 residents, with about 200 of them being students at Pinellas County Schools.
Since its start almost a year ago, Pinellas County’s Care About Me program has served more than 1,000 residents, with about 200 of them being students at Pinellas County Schools.
Florida bill wants to define fine print when it comes to learning cursive in schools
There’s a new push to have Florida students become more proficient in cursive writing.
There’s a new push to have Florida students become more proficient in cursive writing.
Trump administration cancels $400M in grants, contracts with Columbia University
The Trump administration says it’s pulling $400 million from Columbia University.
The Trump administration says it’s pulling $400 million from Columbia University.
Trump order aims to deny student loan relief to some borrowers
President Donald Trump is ordering changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that would disqualify workers of nonprofit groups deemed to have engaged in “improper" activities.
President Donald Trump is ordering changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that would disqualify workers of nonprofit groups deemed to have engaged in “improper" activities.
Florida bill aims to test-run phone ban in schools
A new bill advancing in the Florida Legislature could disrupt the way students use their phones at school.
A new bill advancing in the Florida Legislature could disrupt the way students use their phones at school.
What happens to student loan payments if the Department of Education is eliminated?
The future of the Department of Education remains uncertain and here’s what it could mean for student loan borrowers.
The future of the Department of Education remains uncertain and here’s what it could mean for student loan borrowers.
President Trump expresses interest in dismantling the Department of Education
President Donald Trump's interest in dismantling the Department of Education could come sooner rather than later. What does this mean?
President Donald Trump's interest in dismantling the Department of Education could come sooner rather than later. What does this mean?
Pasco schools revise homework grading policy for Fall 2025
Pasco County Schools Superintendent John Legg outlined the district's updated approach to homework grading, which will take effect in the fall of 2025.
Pasco County Schools Superintendent John Legg outlined the district's updated approach to homework grading, which will take effect in the fall of 2025.