Pinellas County Schools on track to reopen Wednesday, officials say
Pinellas County Schools said Tuesday morning that the district remains on track to resume classes on Wednesday following Hurricane Milton.
Pinellas County Schools said Tuesday morning that the district remains on track to resume classes on Wednesday following Hurricane Milton.
Pinellas schools to reopen this week following Hurricane Milton
Pinellas County Schools released its plans to reopen schools following Hurricane Milton, which closed campuses last week as it barreled toward Florida's west coast.
Pinellas County Schools released its plans to reopen schools following Hurricane Milton, which closed campuses last week as it barreled toward Florida's west coast.
States with the highest student loan payments: Study
New Hampshire topped the list with an average student loan payment of $229 and both Arkansas and Mississippi ranked the lowest with $142.
New Hampshire topped the list with an average student loan payment of $229 and both Arkansas and Mississippi ranked the lowest with $142.
These college majors rank most valuable due to higher salaries, lower unemployment rates
A new study analyzed 152 bachelor’s degrees to determine which college majors offer a greater return on investment.
A new study analyzed 152 bachelor’s degrees to determine which college majors offer a greater return on investment.
Florida officials pressure schools to roll back sex ed lessons on contraception and consent
Some Florida school districts are rolling back a more comprehensive approach to sex education in favor of abstinence-focused lessons under pressure from state officials who have labeled certain instruction on contraception, anatomy, and consent as inappropriate for students.
Some Florida school districts are rolling back a more comprehensive approach to sex education in favor of abstinence-focused lessons under pressure from state officials who have labeled certain instruction on contraception, anatomy, and consent as inappropriate for students.
Hillsborough school leaders holding more town halls on teacher pay referendum
Hillsborough County Public Schools will continue its series of town hall meetings this week, sharing details and answering questions about a proposed property tax increase aimed at boosting teacher pay.
Hillsborough County Public Schools will continue its series of town hall meetings this week, sharing details and answering questions about a proposed property tax increase aimed at boosting teacher pay.
Teen brains aged faster during pandemic, researchers say
One of the lasting impacts of the pandemic, researchers say, is the way it physically changed our brains, and studies show teenage brains may have changed the most.
One of the lasting impacts of the pandemic, researchers say, is the way it physically changed our brains, and studies show teenage brains may have changed the most.
Hillsborough schools holds first town hall on teacher pay referendum ahead of November
For months now, Hillsborough County Public Schools has pleaded with taxpayers for more money. They said teachers will continue leaving if they don’t pass a millage increase in November.
For months now, Hillsborough County Public Schools has pleaded with taxpayers for more money. They said teachers will continue leaving if they don’t pass a millage increase in November.
Not just salary: New listing ranks best and worst states for teachers
Teaching is among the lowest paying jobs which requires a bachelor’s degree in the United States.
Teaching is among the lowest paying jobs which requires a bachelor’s degree in the United States.
5th grade teacher eats lunch with his students in cafeteria every day: ‘The little things do matter’
“Those little conversations and connections you can have with the kid can really turn somebody's day around and turn somebody’s school year around," Dan Shutes, a Michigan teacher, shared.
“Those little conversations and connections you can have with the kid can really turn somebody's day around and turn somebody’s school year around," Dan Shutes, a Michigan teacher, shared.
Pinellas art teacher uses fashion design to help inspire students
A Pinellas County art teacher is hoping his side hustle inspires his students. As a fashion designer, his customers range from Simone Biles to Machine Gun Kelly.
A Pinellas County art teacher is hoping his side hustle inspires his students. As a fashion designer, his customers range from Simone Biles to Machine Gun Kelly.
These are America's top colleges of 2024, according to Forbes ranking
Forbes based their rankings on several categories, including academic success and graduation rates. See if your school made this year’s list.
Forbes based their rankings on several categories, including academic success and graduation rates. See if your school made this year’s list.
University of Florida offering Jimmy Buffett course this fall
A new one-credit honors elective at the University of Florida gives students the chance to learn all about the legendary singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett.
A new one-credit honors elective at the University of Florida gives students the chance to learn all about the legendary singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett.
6 major publishers suing Florida over 2023 education bill that limits access to some books
Six major book publishers are now suing the state of Florida, over what they call an unconstitutional book ban.
Six major book publishers are now suing the state of Florida, over what they call an unconstitutional book ban.
Wesley Chapel teen wins international contest for student inventors
A Wesley Chapel teenager won an international contest for student inventors.
A Wesley Chapel teenager won an international contest for student inventors.
Inclusion is 'the way to move forward' for Hillsborough after-school programs
When it comes to Hillsborough County’s after-school programs, the goal is to make every single kid feel welcome.
When it comes to Hillsborough County’s after-school programs, the goal is to make every single kid feel welcome.
Polk County schools renegotiate school bus camera contract after scrutiny over potential state law violation
Polk County Public Schools' Safe Stop program has come under scrutiny for potentially being out of compliance with state law.
Polk County Public Schools' Safe Stop program has come under scrutiny for potentially being out of compliance with state law.
Teachers still quitting at a concerning rate; hindering students' education
Teachers of Tomorrow reported that that there were 55,000 vacant positions and an additional 270,000 teaching posts currently filled by underqualified teachers earlier this year.
Teachers of Tomorrow reported that that there were 55,000 vacant positions and an additional 270,000 teaching posts currently filled by underqualified teachers earlier this year.
Dolly Parton is sending free books to children across 21 states — and worldwide
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has distributed over 240 million books to children worldwide, inspired by her father’s struggle with illiteracy. Learn how this program is changing lives and honoring her father’s legacy.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has distributed over 240 million books to children worldwide, inspired by her father’s struggle with illiteracy. Learn how this program is changing lives and honoring her father’s legacy.
Corsicana ISD assistant principal left blind in right eye after student throws wooden hanger at her
The Corsicana ISD administrator who suffered a serious eye injury after being attacked by a student says what happened to her is a consequence of state negligence. In her own words, she described what happened.
The Corsicana ISD administrator who suffered a serious eye injury after being attacked by a student says what happened to her is a consequence of state negligence. In her own words, she described what happened.