Florida tops the nation in education, report shows
Florida is number one in education, according to new rankings from U.S. News and World Report.
Highest-paying jobs right out of school revealed
A new analysis has revealed the highest-paying jobs right out of school, with several engineering roles making the list.
Pinellas voters could decide on tax increase for teacher pay in November
Another Tampa Bay community took a step toward asking voters to raise taxes to support teacher pay Tuesday, as a national study ranked Florida near the bottom nationally in average educator salaries.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2024 brings freebies and deals for educators
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10, 2024.
When is Teacher Appreciation Week this year?
Teacher Appreciation Week is the annual time teachers get the extra credit they deserve year round.
Florida Polytechnic's founding president reflects on university's decade ahead of retirement
Just as Florida Polytechnic University marks its 10-year anniversary, its founding president will be stepping down at the end of this spring semester.
Best high schools in the US: How are the rankings determined
U.S. News & World Report released its 2024 best high schools in the United States based on data collected between the 2021-2022 academic year.
Pinellas bus driver's positive messages inspire students, creating 'fun-loving space'
As soon as you step onto bus 619, inspirational messages greet you, hanging throughout the school bus driven by Anthony Burgess.
Florida teachers are second lowest paid in America: NEA
Teachers in Florida have one of the lowest average salaries of any state in the nation, according to the National Education Association.
Give your kids a jumpstart on learning at the Early Learning Coalition’s 'Day of Play'
Every child loves to play. But when they do, the games can also be learning tools—giving children a strong foundation of education.
IKEA and University of Tampa team up for Sustainability Art Exhibit
A visit to Tampa's IKEA store just south of Ybor City offers a chance to view some very special art created by University of Tampa artists.
Florida Southern College offers unique lesson in entrepreneurship with student-run coffee cart
A team of students at Florida Southern College in Lakeland are learning about entrepreneurship while serving high-quality coffee.
Lyrics and literature: Taylor Swift themed course at USF connects pop culture and poetry
Three professors at the University of South Florida’s Tampa campus are connecting pop culture and poetry in their classrooms.
'Living wax museum' comes to life with Bay Area students portraying famous figures
At the chapel at Central Baptist Christian School in Brandon, history was coming alive through the school’s fifth grade students.
Education leaders, lawmakers look to solve the problem of chronic absenteeism
With more schools seeing chronic absenteeism, education leaders and lawmakers are working to incentivize good attendance.
Taylor Swift course being offered at USF during fall semester
As Taylor Swift prepares to release her 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department" on Friday, students at the University of South Florida's Tampa campus are registering for a Swift-inspired English course.
Bay Area high school students win $5,000 for spinal brace business pitch
Two high schoolers from Lutz placed third in an international business pitch competition with their spinal brace innovation.
Student loan forgiveness: Biden announces another round of relief under SAVE plan
Another 206,000 student loan borrowers are getting relief from the SAVE plan, the Biden administration said. Here’s what to know.
Family donates $1M to Hernando County school to build JROTC facility in memory of their daughter
Valentina Tomashosky’s legacy will live on at Central High School in Hernando County.
Taylor Swift class to be offered at a Florida university this fall
Taylor Swift’s song ‘Hurricane’ is taking on a new meaning after the University of Miami announced a class taking the ‘Swiftie’ world by storm.