Hillsborough County unveils district’s first hospitality magnet school at Jefferson High
Jefferson High School is officially the district's first Magnet School of Hospitality and Tourism.
Jefferson High School is officially the district's first Magnet School of Hospitality and Tourism.
Student loan defaults reach record highs: See where your state stands
Student loan defaults are reaching record highs across the U.S. as borrowers struggle to make ends meet.
Student loan defaults are reaching record highs across the U.S. as borrowers struggle to make ends meet.
Hillsborough schools to start year with top grades and fewer teacher openings
Hillsborough Schools Superintendent Van Ayres was joined by Dr. Henry Mack, the new Florida education commissioner, during a kickoff event for the school year.
Hillsborough Schools Superintendent Van Ayres was joined by Dr. Henry Mack, the new Florida education commissioner, during a kickoff event for the school year.
Lakeland Kiwanis Club holds 25th annual Stuff the Bus
Volunteers and community partners gathered Wednesday morning at the RP Funding Center to launch the 25th Annual Stuff the Bus campaign for Lakeland elementary students.
Volunteers and community partners gathered Wednesday morning at the RP Funding Center to launch the 25th Annual Stuff the Bus campaign for Lakeland elementary students.
Hillsborough dress code: School board reverses restrictions on leggings
A controversial dress code is off the books in Hillsborough County following plenty of pushback from parents and students.
A controversial dress code is off the books in Hillsborough County following plenty of pushback from parents and students.
Mother of child with autism creates safe space, play area for other neurodivergent kids
A New Port Richey mother transformed her personal challenges raising a son with autism into a community haven by launching a sensory-friendly play café designed for neurodivergent children.
A New Port Richey mother transformed her personal challenges raising a son with autism into a community haven by launching a sensory-friendly play café designed for neurodivergent children.
Florida Department of Education to hold online workshop on AI classroom guidelines
Parents across Florida might soon have the power to opt their children in or out of using artificial intelligence in the classroom.
Parents across Florida might soon have the power to opt their children in or out of using artificial intelligence in the classroom.
Poll reveals changes about Americans' attitudes towards cellphones in schools
Support for restricting student cellphone use in schools is gaining momentum across the U.S., with a new survey showing that the majority of adults now favor banning phones during class.
Support for restricting student cellphone use in schools is gaining momentum across the U.S., with a new survey showing that the majority of adults now favor banning phones during class.
Tuskegee University requires business suits, bans bonnets and du-rags in new dress code
Tuskegee University is implementing a new dress code requiring students to bring a business suit and dress shoes to campus while banning bonnets, du-rags and other non-religious head coverings in classrooms and cafeterias.
Tuskegee University is implementing a new dress code requiring students to bring a business suit and dress shoes to campus while banning bonnets, du-rags and other non-religious head coverings in classrooms and cafeterias.
Hillsborough's Back 2 School Bash to give away thousands of free backpacks, supplies
Volunteers are assembly-lining thousands of free back-to-school backpacks at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds to help local families prepare for the upcoming school year.
Volunteers are assembly-lining thousands of free back-to-school backpacks at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds to help local families prepare for the upcoming school year.
Hillsborough School Board moves to reverse controversial leggings dress code after parent backlash
Just weeks after approving a revised student code of conduct, the Hillsborough County School Board is preparing to reverse one of its most controversial changes.
Just weeks after approving a revised student code of conduct, the Hillsborough County School Board is preparing to reverse one of its most controversial changes.
School health tips: Johns Hopkins All Children Hospital experts share guidance
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital medical experts shared back-to-school safety tips and advice Wednesday as families prepare for the upcoming school year.
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital medical experts shared back-to-school safety tips and advice Wednesday as families prepare for the upcoming school year.
High schoolers train in real-world scenarios at Lakeland's High School Police Academy
High school students across the area are stepping into the boots of law enforcement officers this week during a week-long summer academy designed to build career interest and personal confidence.
High school students across the area are stepping into the boots of law enforcement officers this week during a week-long summer academy designed to build career interest and personal confidence.
Florida universities offer degree programs in social media influencing, branding
Some Florida universities are expanding their communications programs to offer courses and degrees focused on social media influencing.
Some Florida universities are expanding their communications programs to offer courses and degrees focused on social media influencing.
FBI Tampa Teen Academy: Students get behind-the-scenes look at SWAT and forensics
Dozens of Bay Area teenagers are learning how federal agents solve major crimes and execute tactical operations during a hands-on summer academy.
Dozens of Bay Area teenagers are learning how federal agents solve major crimes and execute tactical operations during a hands-on summer academy.
Bullard Family Foundation volunteers fill 30,000 backpacks for Tampa students in need
It is that time of year again, and leadership is focused on celebrating excellence and preparing families for another school year.
It is that time of year again, and leadership is focused on celebrating excellence and preparing families for another school year.
Tampa police and UTampa launch new partnership that fast tracks college seniors into law enforcement careers
The Tampa Police Department and The University of Tampa are launching a first-of-its-kind formal partnership to fast-track college seniors directly into law enforcement careers.
The Tampa Police Department and The University of Tampa are launching a first-of-its-kind formal partnership to fast-track college seniors directly into law enforcement careers.
Hillsborough school board considers turning former McLane Middle School campus into workforce housing
District leaders are considering turning part of the former McLane Middle School campus into workforce housing to help Brandon school employees find affordable homes.
District leaders are considering turning part of the former McLane Middle School campus into workforce housing to help Brandon school employees find affordable homes.
Hillsborough Schools discusses plan to reduce classroom screen time
Hillsborough County School Board members are expected to meet again Tuesday to discuss the district’s new screen time guidance aimed at creating a better balance between technology use and unplugged time spent working and interacting in the classroom.
Hillsborough County School Board members are expected to meet again Tuesday to discuss the district’s new screen time guidance aimed at creating a better balance between technology use and unplugged time spent working and interacting in the classroom.
The best and worst school systems ranked state by state
A new report evaluates how well school systems across the nation support their students, highlighting the significant role parents play in choosing the right school for academic success.
A new report evaluates how well school systems across the nation support their students, highlighting the significant role parents play in choosing the right school for academic success.