Florida teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender identity under settlement
Students and teachers will be able to speak freely about sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida classrooms, provided it’s not part of instruction, under a settlement reached Monday between Florida education officials and civil rights attorneys who had challenged a state law which critics dubbed “Don’t Say Gay.”
Students and teachers will be able to speak freely about sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida classrooms, provided it’s not part of instruction, under a settlement reached Monday between Florida education officials and civil rights attorneys who had challenged a state law which critics dubbed “Don’t Say Gay.”
Pasco County Schools, DOJ reach agreement over alleged discrimination against students with disabilities
The U.S. Department of Justice and Pasco County Schools have reached an agreement over discrimination allegations against students with disabilities.
The U.S. Department of Justice and Pasco County Schools have reached an agreement over discrimination allegations against students with disabilities.
Plans for new Tampa schools unveiled; school board to decide fate
The Hillsborough County School district gathered on Thursday to unveil plans for two new schools at the site of Stewart Middle Magnet and Just Elementary.
The Hillsborough County School district gathered on Thursday to unveil plans for two new schools at the site of Stewart Middle Magnet and Just Elementary.
Parents of children with autism push for cameras in classrooms after teacher arrested for punching student
Parents of children who are non-verbal worry their kids wouldn't be able to tell them what's happening at school if something were wrong. It's why there's an effort to get cameras in the classroom.
Parents of children who are non-verbal worry their kids wouldn't be able to tell them what's happening at school if something were wrong. It's why there's an effort to get cameras in the classroom.
St. Pete STEM students transform recyclable plastics into new treasures
Maybe you've forgotten about Blockbuster Video DVD cases, but to St. Pete middle school teacher Rick Cochrane and his students, those DVD cases are gold.
Maybe you've forgotten about Blockbuster Video DVD cases, but to St. Pete middle school teacher Rick Cochrane and his students, those DVD cases are gold.
FOX 13 investigates declining high school test scores
Dr. Paul Cottle is a Florida State Physics professor who says Florida students are losing ground in math and science.
Dr. Paul Cottle is a Florida State Physics professor who says Florida students are losing ground in math and science.
Lakeland school combines education with farming: ‘They get to experience nature’
Two Bay Area educators have joined forces to make learning easier for students.
Two Bay Area educators have joined forces to make learning easier for students.
Sarasota school among top ten best public schools in Florida: Here's how the rest of the state stacks up
Is your child’s school among the best in Florida? U.S. News and World Report has put together a list of the best public high schools in the state and one Bay Area school is ranked among the top ten.
Is your child’s school among the best in Florida? U.S. News and World Report has put together a list of the best public high schools in the state and one Bay Area school is ranked among the top ten.
Changes to SAT: Here’s what to know as college entrance exam goes digital
The SAT is ditching pencils and paper.
The SAT is ditching pencils and paper.
Hillsborough County public schools remain top option as school choice expands: ‘Come check us out’
The vast majority of Hillsborough County's 230,000 students attend traditional public schools. But as school choice widens, more parents are looking at alternatives like charter, magnet, private, and virtual.
The vast majority of Hillsborough County's 230,000 students attend traditional public schools. But as school choice widens, more parents are looking at alternatives like charter, magnet, private, and virtual.
Hillsborough has more homeschooled students than any school district in the country
Homeschooling is America's fastest growing form of education, and it looks a lot different than it did just a decade ago.
Homeschooling is America's fastest growing form of education, and it looks a lot different than it did just a decade ago.
Hundreds of Hillsborough County students showcase projects at 2024 STEM Fair
Hillsborough County students from more than 150 schools are competing on Wednesday at the 2024 Hillsborough Regional STEM Fair.
Hillsborough County students from more than 150 schools are competing on Wednesday at the 2024 Hillsborough Regional STEM Fair.
Hillsborough magnet schools attract students from across the county
With 18,000 students attending magnet schools in Hillsborough County, to say it is a popular option is an understatement.
With 18,000 students attending magnet schools in Hillsborough County, to say it is a popular option is an understatement.
What is a charter school? Here’s what to know about the publicly-funded non-profit organizations
Since Florida got its first charter school in 1996, 13 percent of students in the state attend one, but there is confusion about what the schools are and how they operate.
Since Florida got its first charter school in 1996, 13 percent of students in the state attend one, but there is confusion about what the schools are and how they operate.
Florida school voucher program makes private schools more accessible for families
Expanding school choice in Florida has made private school education more attainable for many families.
Expanding school choice in Florida has made private school education more attainable for many families.
Manatee County group holds 'read-in' outside school board meeting, protesting new book removal policy
So far, more than 70 books have either been restricted or removed from Manatee County schools, but some feel the new removal policy isn't fair.
So far, more than 70 books have either been restricted or removed from Manatee County schools, but some feel the new removal policy isn't fair.
Florida prepaid prices drop to lowest in 10 years, families could get refund
The Florida Prepaid College Board announced significant price reductions on Monday, along with opportunities for refunds for many who are enrolled.
The Florida Prepaid College Board announced significant price reductions on Monday, along with opportunities for refunds for many who are enrolled.
200 Polk County students visit construction site for inside look into industry
Residential growth is booming in Polk County and with that comes a greater need for more people to work in construction.
Residential growth is booming in Polk County and with that comes a greater need for more people to work in construction.
Hillsborough County high school seniors eligible for nearly $600,000 in scholarships
An estimated $100 million in scholarship money goes unawarded across the country each year, mostly because of a lack of applicants.
An estimated $100 million in scholarship money goes unawarded across the country each year, mostly because of a lack of applicants.
Which US states still require students to learn cursive handwriting?
Cursive has been making a comeback in U.S. classrooms, with research showing its benefits for learning. But not everyone supports its instruction in an increasingly digital age with an already-full curriculum.
Cursive has been making a comeback in U.S. classrooms, with research showing its benefits for learning. But not everyone supports its instruction in an increasingly digital age with an already-full curriculum.