National School Choice Week aims to show families education options that best suits their child
National School Choice Week is bringing awareness from now through January 31 of all the options you have when it comes to your child’s education. More than half the students in Florida are taking advantage of this because education shouldn’t be one-size fits all.
National School Choice Week is bringing awareness from now through January 31 of all the options you have when it comes to your child’s education. More than half the students in Florida are taking advantage of this because education shouldn’t be one-size fits all.
USF students to crack code on cyber criminals through new criminology and AI degree
As more tech companies call the Tampa Bay area home and bring along a workforce pipeline, USF and Cyber Florida shared how future classes will help graduates be forces for good against cyber criminals.
As more tech companies call the Tampa Bay area home and bring along a workforce pipeline, USF and Cyber Florida shared how future classes will help graduates be forces for good against cyber criminals.
Manatee County students get hands-on experience with surgical robot at Manatee Memorial Hospital
Students in Manatee County got a hands-on chance to operate a surgical robot that's used to perform surgeries and save lives at Manatee Memorial Hospital.
Students in Manatee County got a hands-on chance to operate a surgical robot that's used to perform surgeries and save lives at Manatee Memorial Hospital.
Middle school English teacher wins 2026 Pinellas County Schools’ Teacher of the Year
Pinellas County has crowned its 2026 Teacher of the year. Denise White, a sixth and seventh grade English teacher at James B. Sanderlin K-8 School was named the winner Wednesday evening.
Pinellas County has crowned its 2026 Teacher of the year. Denise White, a sixth and seventh grade English teacher at James B. Sanderlin K-8 School was named the winner Wednesday evening.
Florida Department of Education details subject areas most in need of teachers in new report
The new 'High Demand Teacher Needs Areas' report details critical teacher shortages in Florida by subject. The report was approved by the State Board of Education on Wednesday.
The new 'High Demand Teacher Needs Areas' report details critical teacher shortages in Florida by subject. The report was approved by the State Board of Education on Wednesday.
Port Tampa Bay held first ever Maritime Workforce Expo for local students
Port Tampa Bay held its first ever Maritime Workforce Expo for local students on Wednesday.
Port Tampa Bay held its first ever Maritime Workforce Expo for local students on Wednesday.
Manatee County School District breaks ground on 8th high school in Lakewood Ranch area
The Manatee County School District broke ground on the eighth high school in the Lakewood Ranch area.
The Manatee County School District broke ground on the eighth high school in the Lakewood Ranch area.
Pinellas Schools superintendent recommends school closures, consolidations as enrollment drops
A couple of schools in Pinellas County are on the chopping block.
A couple of schools in Pinellas County are on the chopping block.
Sarasota County School Board votes to cooperate with all law enforcement — including ICE — in ceremonial vote
The temperature outside was cold, but students, parents and community members were fired up.
The temperature outside was cold, but students, parents and community members were fired up.
Tampa 10th grader creates AI-powered SAT prep app to help students who can't afford tutors
At just 16 years old, Eric MacDonald is already tackling real-world problems with technology.
At just 16 years old, Eric MacDonald is already tackling real-world problems with technology.
DeSantis pledging $26M to fund nursing education across Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis is doubling down on his commitment to Florida’s nursing industry as he announced additional funding for state colleges, universities and private education during a press conference on the campus of St. Petersburg College.
Governor Ron DeSantis is doubling down on his commitment to Florida’s nursing industry as he announced additional funding for state colleges, universities and private education during a press conference on the campus of St. Petersburg College.
St. Pete elementary school hosts 'snow day' for hands-on learning experience
It was a Florida snow day at Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School in St. Petersburg on Friday.
It was a Florida snow day at Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School in St. Petersburg on Friday.
Student loans: Trump administration delays plan to withhold pay for borrowers in default
An announcement from the Education Department on Friday said involuntary collections on federal student loans will remain on hold as the agency finalizes new repayment plans.
An announcement from the Education Department on Friday said involuntary collections on federal student loans will remain on hold as the agency finalizes new repayment plans.
Students: Apply now for the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program offering full tuition, books, room and board
Applications are now being accepted for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 1890 National Scholars Program.
Applications are now being accepted for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 1890 National Scholars Program.
Schools of Hope: What Gov. DeSantis says about controversial law expanding rights of charter schools
Governor Ron DeSantis is weighing in on growing concerns over a new law that expands the rights of Schools of Hope charter schools, as district leaders across Florida warn the policy could strain public school resources.
Governor Ron DeSantis is weighing in on growing concerns over a new law that expands the rights of Schools of Hope charter schools, as district leaders across Florida warn the policy could strain public school resources.
USF approves tuition increase for out-of-state students
USF’s Board of Trustees voted on Monday to approve a 15% increase in non-resident tuition and fees, following authorization from the Florida Board of Governors. The increase takes effect in fall 2026 and applies to out-of-state and international students.
USF’s Board of Trustees voted on Monday to approve a 15% increase in non-resident tuition and fees, following authorization from the Florida Board of Governors. The increase takes effect in fall 2026 and applies to out-of-state and international students.
Is educational book on animal sex too much for middle school? Florida district gives it the OK
A children’s book that includes illustrations of animals mating will remain on the shelves of several Orange County middle school libraries after a divided school board vote, despite objections from some parents and board members.
A children’s book that includes illustrations of animals mating will remain on the shelves of several Orange County middle school libraries after a divided school board vote, despite objections from some parents and board members.
Florida’s ‘Schools of Hope’ program expected to be major focus as lawmakers head back to Tallahassee
Florida lawmakers are heading back to work as the legislative session begins, and education is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched issues.
Florida lawmakers are heading back to work as the legislative session begins, and education is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched issues.
Pinellas, state leaders break ground on new Science Center in St. Pete
After closing its doors more than a decade ago, the Science Center in St. Petersburg saw physical steps towards its new life Friday.
After closing its doors more than a decade ago, the Science Center in St. Petersburg saw physical steps towards its new life Friday.
Florida lawmakers to consider mandatory recess for middle schoolers
A new proposal filed in Tallahassee aims to give older kids a break during the school day.
A new proposal filed in Tallahassee aims to give older kids a break during the school day.