School voucher program: State education leaders, teachers unions differ on state of education system
With the school year in the rearview, state education leaders and Florida's largest teachers’ union took vastly differing opinions Wednesday on the current state of the education system in the Sunshine State.
Army veteran turns young lives around at Pasco County school
The end of the school year can mean bittersweet goodbyes to teachers and education leaders who have made a difference. For many students at East Pasco Education Academy in Dade City, that person is school social worker, Michael Brooks.
Is college worth it? Here's what Americans think in new survey
Is the cost of college worth it? Americans have mixed views amid rising tuition costs and mounting student loan debt.
Florida ranks 2nd worst in nation for teacher pay, NEA report finds
As schools continue to struggle to find educators nationwide, many governors are putting the spotlight on teacher pay with a recent NEA report adding fuel to the flames.
Law & Order actor Benjamin Bratt receives degree from San Francisco State
Actor and San Francisco native Benjamin Bratt, best known for his role on Law & Order, received an honorary doctorate from San Francisco State University.
Maps of school teacher salary averages for 2024
Adjusted for inflation, teachers are reportedly making 5% less than they did 10 years ago. Here’s how average teacher salaries measure up to each state’s minimum living wage threshold.
St. Pete teacher gets surprise sendoff ahead of retirement after 40 years of teaching
Lakeview Fundamental Elementary School kindergarten teacher Debbie Panico walked out to a greeting fit for a rockstar Friday afternoon.
Lithia senior surprised at graduation by her military sister
It was a special day for a graduating senior at Newsome High School on Wednesday. Little did Faith Brown know a surprise visitor would meet her on stage after the ceremony.
Student loans canceled for another 160K borrowers, Biden administration says
More student loan forgiveness was announced on Wednesday, totaling $7.7 billion, according to the White House.
More than 150 Hillsborough students build LEGOs in robotics competition
As the school year wraps up, many students are using all the knowledge they’ve learned to study for final exams.
Pasco County schools giving kids free meals during summer
Kids in Pasco County will be able to get free meals during summer break.
Study reveals best way to future-proof your college degree
A recent study suggests that having a double major in college could improve your earning potential.
Here are the smartest US states, according to 2024 study
Do you live in America’s smartest state? The ranking includes factors like average IQ, graduation rates, and SAT and ACT scores.
Dunedin middle schoolers heading to Odyssey of the Mind world competition
Dunedin Highland Middle School’s Odyssey of the Mind Structures Team heads to Iowa on Monday to compete at the world competition.
Biden delivers Morehouse commencement address
“I support peaceful nonviolent protest," Biden told students, some who wore keffiyeh scarves around their shoulders. "Your voices should be heard, and I promise you I hear them.”
Vermont State's Max the Cat gets honorary 'doctor of litter-ature' degree
Max lives in a house with his human family near campus, where he likes to hang out with students who pick him up for selfies. He even goes on tours with prospective students.
Graduation speaker gives each student $1,000 -- with a catch
A commencement speaker surprised graduates at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth this week by giving them each $1,000 cash in envelopes — but with a catch.
Best and worst cities to start a career revealed
According to the data by WalletHub, recent grads may not want to start their career in New York City.
Jerry Seinfeld’s commencement speech prompts Duke students to walk out
Multiple graduates walked out of the commencement ceremony because of the comedian’s stance on Israel amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
Dunedin High School students learning robotics and drone building during four-year program
While most students are looking forward to summer and not having to do school work, the robotics and drone builders from Dunedin High School are preparing for the Skills USA Nationals coming up in June.