Book bus to visit underserved neighborhoods, give free books to kids

The Juvenile Welfare Board and its Summer Book Bus are on the road once again, delivering free books to children in underserved neighborhoods across Pinellas County.

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.

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.

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.

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.