Is FAFSA part of the Education Department? And other things to know
Managing the FAFSA is a key role of the Department of Education. Here are other things to know as President Trump is evaluating the function and future of the department.
Managing the FAFSA is a key role of the Department of Education. Here are other things to know as President Trump is evaluating the function and future of the department.
Pasco County may soon grade homework again, superintendent says
Nearly three years after Pasco County schools eliminated homework grading, the new superintendent is proposing a return to the old policy, which would allow homework to count toward a student’s final grade.
Nearly three years after Pasco County schools eliminated homework grading, the new superintendent is proposing a return to the old policy, which would allow homework to count toward a student’s final grade.
Study: Teens spend 90 minutes on phones during school day, raising concerns
A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that adolescents spend an average of 90 minutes on their smartphones during school hours.
A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that adolescents spend an average of 90 minutes on their smartphones during school hours.
Nation’s Report Card reveals reading scores continue to decline: ‘A heartbreaking reality’
In 2024, the percentage of eighth-graders reading below the basic level was the largest in the assessment’s history, and the percentage of fourth-graders who scored below basic was the largest in 20 years.
In 2024, the percentage of eighth-graders reading below the basic level was the largest in the assessment’s history, and the percentage of fourth-graders who scored below basic was the largest in 20 years.
Bay Area school offering special needs students the attention they deserve celebrates 25th anniversary
Pepin Academies is marking its 25th anniversary this year.
Pepin Academies is marking its 25th anniversary this year.
All-gender bathroom at Denver high school under federal investigation
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a high school in Denver after the school district reportedly allowed an all-gender restroom in the school.
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a high school in Denver after the school district reportedly allowed an all-gender restroom in the school.
Live updates: Federal funding freeze; 1st White House press briefing; buyouts
The latest on President Trump's attempt to pause federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending, plus other latest details from the administration on Tuesday.
The latest on President Trump's attempt to pause federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending, plus other latest details from the administration on Tuesday.
Is FAFSA paused? What we know about federal loan freeze
The federal funding freeze, issued by President Donald Trump, is scheduled to take effect Tuesday.
The federal funding freeze, issued by President Donald Trump, is scheduled to take effect Tuesday.
State lawmakers introduce legislation to keep high school start times early
Under current Florida law, by 2026, middle schools will be required to begin classes no earlier than 8 a.m. and high schools no earlier than 8:30 a.m. One state lawmaker is now working to remove that requirement from the law, something many teachers want, especially those who live far from school, according to President Lee Bryant of the Pinellas Classroom Teacher's Association.
Under current Florida law, by 2026, middle schools will be required to begin classes no earlier than 8 a.m. and high schools no earlier than 8:30 a.m. One state lawmaker is now working to remove that requirement from the law, something many teachers want, especially those who live far from school, according to President Lee Bryant of the Pinellas Classroom Teacher's Association.
Florida lawmakers clash over school start times law slated to take effect in 2026
A Florida lawmaker is pushing to keep school start times as they are, challenging a 2023 law that would require middle and high schools to begin later in the day, starting in July 2026.
A Florida lawmaker is pushing to keep school start times as they are, challenging a 2023 law that would require middle and high schools to begin later in the day, starting in July 2026.
Pinellas County Schools adopts new panic alert system
There have been multiple safety changes in schools across the Tampa Bay area since the 2018 Parkland school shooting, and Pinellas County Schools will soon make its latest safety upgrade with a new panic alert system.
There have been multiple safety changes in schools across the Tampa Bay area since the 2018 Parkland school shooting, and Pinellas County Schools will soon make its latest safety upgrade with a new panic alert system.
Florida lawmaker wants to ban undocumented immigrants at some state universities
A Florida lawmaker has filed a bill aimed at barring some Florida colleges and universities from admitting undocumented immigrants.
A Florida lawmaker has filed a bill aimed at barring some Florida colleges and universities from admitting undocumented immigrants.
Sarasota County schools sees historic high school graduation rate
Newly released state graduation rates show huge improvements for Sarasota County Schools. The district saw its biggest success in graduates from the 2023-2024 school year.
Newly released state graduation rates show huge improvements for Sarasota County Schools. The district saw its biggest success in graduates from the 2023-2024 school year.
New bill aims to expand Florida's Pre-K program
Florida Senator Lori Berman filed new legislation to expand voluntary Pre-K programs from four hours a day to eight. Right now, parents have to pick up their kids after four hours, or pay for the second half of the day.
Florida Senator Lori Berman filed new legislation to expand voluntary Pre-K programs from four hours a day to eight. Right now, parents have to pick up their kids after four hours, or pay for the second half of the day.
Florida lawmakers once again eye ending exit exams for students
As Florida starts the new year, one major issue on the agenda is whether to continue high school exit exams.
As Florida starts the new year, one major issue on the agenda is whether to continue high school exit exams.
Repairs to Manatee County library are still underway following Hurricane Milton
Since Hurricane Milton passed, the doors to Manatee County’s Central Library have remained closed.“What we are looking at here is the result of high winds and wind-driven rain," said Manatee County Library Services Manager Tammy Parrott.
Since Hurricane Milton passed, the doors to Manatee County’s Central Library have remained closed.“What we are looking at here is the result of high winds and wind-driven rain," said Manatee County Library Services Manager Tammy Parrott.
Wearable panic buttons coming to Pinellas County schools in 2025
The Pinellas County School Board approved a new panic alert system on Tuesday with the hopes of making responses to emergencies even more efficient.
The Pinellas County School Board approved a new panic alert system on Tuesday with the hopes of making responses to emergencies even more efficient.
New HCA grant will help Parrish Community High School students enter health care careers
Students at Parrish Community High School in Manatee County are getting hands-on experience as they work towards a future in health care. A grant is now helping expand the high school's health care academy, allowing some students the opportunity to become certified in some health care fields by next year.
Students at Parrish Community High School in Manatee County are getting hands-on experience as they work towards a future in health care. A grant is now helping expand the high school's health care academy, allowing some students the opportunity to become certified in some health care fields by next year.
Hurricane Helene-damaged Madeira Beach school partially reopens amid reservations from parents
After more than two months of displacement following Hurricane Helene, middle-grade students at Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 will return to campus on Monday. The return signals the first phase of reopening at the school.
After more than two months of displacement following Hurricane Helene, middle-grade students at Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 will return to campus on Monday. The return signals the first phase of reopening at the school.
Texas State Board of Education approves school curriculum with Biblical references
The Texas State Board of Education has approved a set of lesson plans for elementary students that includes stories from the Bible.
The Texas State Board of Education has approved a set of lesson plans for elementary students that includes stories from the Bible.