Dunedin students win top award at National History Day Contest
History was made in Maryland this summer, with students from Dunedin taking top honors at the National History Day Contest.
Hillsborough librarians' Animal Antics program brings kids face-to-face with Florida Aquarium species’
Librarians across Hillsborough County enter the school break hoping to battle the dreaded summer slide in kids. They fight it using a variety of free activities and programs.
Manatee schools program serves 3M free meals to kids – Here’s this summer's meal pickup locations
Manatee County Schools' Food and Nutrition Services celebrated serving three million meals at Samoset Elementary School in Bradenton on Monday.
Pasco County families getting free school supplies thanks to local foundation
For some families it can be a struggle to afford essential school supplies like backpacks, pencils and notebooks so to help a non-profit in Pasco County is doing their part to help kids get back to school.
Bullard Family Foundation hosting 7th annual back-to-school bash next weekend
Its almost time to head back to school, and as kids take on another year of learning, a local foundation is making sure no student is unprepared on their first day.
University of Florida President Ben Sasse resigns in light of wife's declining health
The University of Florida President Ben Sasse has announced his departure from the school due to his wife's recent health issues.
Remainder of Biden’s student debt relief plan blocked by appeals court
The ruling comes the same day the Biden administration announced it would forgive roughly $1.2 billion in additional student loan debt for borrowers who work in public service.
Student loan forgiveness: Biden cancels another $1.2B in debt for public service workers
Student loan borrowers who work in public service, such as teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others, will benefit from the student debt relief, the Education Department said.
Teachers struggle with burden of covering cost of crucial school supplies
When adjusting for inflation, teachers are making 5% less on average than they did 10 years ago, data shows.
Changes are coming to ACT test, including making science portion optional
The ACT college admissions exam will undergo major changes starting in spring 2025, including shortening the test and making the science section optional. The updates aim to reduce student fatigue and provide more flexibility, aligning with recent changes to the SAT.
Hillsborough County Commission blocks tax increasing pay for teachers: 'Unprecedented action'
The Hillsborough County School Superintendent Van Ayres, school board members and supporters of public education held a news conference on Wednesday afternoon after county commissioners voted 4-3 to keep a proposed property tax that would benefit schools off of this year's ballot.
Hillsborough school district celebrates opening of new magnet school, remains focused on crowding and staffing
The Hillsborough County school district celebrated the opening of its newest school Tuesday, while continuing to focus on ways to address overcrowding and under-staffing across the county.
Young filmmakers learn the ropes at Tampa summer camp
At the historic Tampa Theatre, potential future filmmakers huddle together in groups to work on short films. Third to 12th graders participate in weekly summer film camp sessions.
Archery camp teaches kids patience; builds their confidence
At a 55-acre site at Knight Trail Park in Sarasota, kids are learning precision and patience, as part of a week-long Archery Summer Camp.
Target announces back-to-school and college savings deals
Target has announced several back-to-school deals. Here’s what’s included.
HCPS seeking name suggestions for new high school in Wimauma
Hillsborough County Public Schools will open a new high school in Wimauma in 2025, and the district wants the public's input to help decide the school's name.
College confidence crisis: Is a degree still worth it?
A new poll from Gallup and the Lumina Foundation reveals the public's confidence in higher education.
Nearly half of student loan borrowers haven't resumed payments
About 19 million student loan borrowers haven't resumed repayments on their loans.
Teachers stress importance of preventing 'summer slide' before returning to school
Thousands of Tampa Bay children are about halfway through their summer breaks, and their time outside the classroom can come at a cost to their learning.
Book bus to visit underserved neighborhoods, give free books to kids
The Juvenile Welfare Board and its Summer Book Bus are on the road once again, delivering free books to children in underserved neighborhoods across Pinellas County.