Oklahoma's top education official orders Bible instruction in public schools
Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has mandated Bible instruction in public schools for grades 5 through 12, causing backlash from civil rights groups and uncertainty about his authority to enforce the order.
Oklahoma's state superintendent has been locked out of his own Ed. Dept. website for years
The state superintendent got grilled by a panel member for not having access to the website during a meeting discussing school funding.
Questions linger as state law to improve pool safety for kids takes effect July 1
Unanswered questions surrounding a new swim voucher program for young children in Florida loom as a new state law supporting it takes effect July 1. The new statewide swim voucher program is geared towards helping families that fall within 200 percent of the federal poverty line to have access to swim lessons for children under 4 years old.
Which college degrees can land you a job in 2024?
As the new academic year approaches, many college students are undecided about their majors, considering factors like job opportunities. A study by UTS Online identifies the most and least employable degrees in the United States.
105-year-old woman earns master's from Stanford University
Virginia “Ginger" Hislop earned a master's degree in education from Stanford University this weekend at 105 years young.
Hillsborough school board considering new cellphone policy for students
Hillsborough County School Board members are expected to discuss several updates to the district’s cellphone and wireless device policy Tuesday afternoon.
Polk County teachers face school board payroll issues
Hundreds of teachers in Polk County were missing a paycheck last Friday morning because of a payroll issue with the school board.
New Orleans valedictorian graduates top of his class while homeless
Elijah Hogan has lived in a homeless shelter for youth for more than a year.
Skilled workers are in demand: These trade jobs pay the most
Demand for skilled workers is driving up salaries in trade jobs — here are the ones that pay the best.
Land O' Lakes high schoolers earn Odyssey of the Mind world championship title
High schoolers from the Academy at the Lakes in Land O’ Lakes are the newest Odyssey of the Mind world champions.
All-girls camp introducing Bay Area students to STEM careers
At the Mission Tampa Bay Camp, around 20 middle school girls are connecting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and the real world. An all-girls camp is a purposeful decision.
UF music program using high-tech instrument to connect with musicians outside the classroom
Peeking into a recent piano master class at the University of Florida, you may think you're peering into a haunted mansion. Sitting at the front of the class is a self-playing piano.
Pinellas, Pasco school boards unanimously approve updated phone policies
There are new rules in Pinellas and Pasco counties for when it’s okay for students to use their phones in schools. Both school boards unanimously approved updates to their cell phone policies on Tuesday.
Gov. DeSantis announces $1.25 billion funding increase for teacher pay
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a record funding increase for teacher wages Monday, as teachers’ unions accused the governor and state leaders of not doing enough to support public education.
Florida Southern College announces new president
The 18th president of Florida Southern College was announced on Friday. Dr. Jeremy P. Martin will succeed Dr. Anne Kerr, who served for 20 years.
Map: Several states offer, or may offer, free child care for early educators
Child care remains unaffordable and hard to find across the country, but as federal relief funds wind down, states like New Mexico, Washington, and Kentucky are introducing their own solutions to expand free preschool and early education, creating sustainable funding sources with bipartisan support.
Bay Area nonprofit expanding into Hillsborough County to help more students struggling with addiction
A nonprofit helping teens get an education while battling addiction is expanding into Hillsborough County.
Hillsborough County schools begin $100M in summer repairs as district touts half-cent sales tax
The Hillsborough County school district kicked off $100 million in summer repairs Wednesday, with much of the work focused on updating air conditioning systems at schools across the county.
Florida schools must lock all doors during learning hours starting July 1, creating some challenges
In an attempt to make campuses safer, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a new law that will require all doors, hallways, and gates in and around schools to be locked during all learning hours.
Washington educator wins $200,000 jackpot after Teacher Appreciation Week
Each year, "Teacher Appreciation Week" is observed during the month of May — and for one preschool teacher in Washington state, her "appreciation" came in the form of some good luck from the universe.