Florida’s graduation requirements, recess rules may change as bills move forward
A slate of bills aimed at reducing regulations on public schools began moving forward at the state capitol this week.
Speed detection cameras in Hillsborough County school zones approved by commissioners
On Wednesday, Hillsborough County Commissioners unanimously approved a plan to install speed detection cameras in certain school zones around the district.
Florida lawmakers consider changes to recess requirements in schools
For many, recess is an elementary school staple that's been around for years, but a new proposal in the Florida legislature could bring about some major changes.
National Education Week: Spotlighting Tampa Bay area teachers
It's National Education Week, and FOX 13 is spotlighting some of the amazing teachers in the Tampa Bay area.
From Taylor Swift to Rick Ross, pop culture courses are engaging new swath of law students
Law professors across the country are increasingly drawing on popular culture and celebrities to engage a new generation of students and contextualize complicated concepts in the real world.
Hillsborough County students attend magnet school expo at ZooTampa
Hillsborough Magnet and Career Technical programs took over ZooTampa on Wednesday for its annual expo.
Mort Elementary receives help in focusing on mental health of students in University Area community
Mort Elementary on Bearrs Avenue in Tampa may look like any other school, but how many schools have a food bank where hungry families can stock up?
Students put skills to the test in Hillsborough's Science Olympics
Young engineers from schools across Hillsborough County had their thinking caps on tight Saturday morning, as they competed in the district's annual "Science Olympics" and the Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI).
'It's humbling to me': Van Ayes named Hillsborough superintendent 4 months after Addison Davis' departure
A day after the Hillsborough County school board unanimously voted to name Van Ayres the full-time Superintendent of Schools, he spoke publicly about the position.
TGH, USF residency program hopes to recruit anesthesiologists and keep them in the Bay Area
Anesthesiologists hold important roles when patients go in for surgery, but places to train them are in short supply, bringing more attention a new residency program announced in Tampa.
Bay Area school does girls' makeup for life lessons: 'Everyone has trauma'
The IDEA Hope college preparatory school gave an all-girls class Hollywood-style makeup scars to help teach them an important life lesson.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers players give back by raising money, starting scholarships for students
Quarterback Baker Mayfield started the Baker & Emily Mayfield Foundation to help parents afford early education for their children.
300 students spend day at Plant City construction site as part of program aimed at attracting new workers
Trichelle Jackson's childhood was filled with Legos and dreams of becoming an architect.
Pinellas school board approves 4.5% increase in annual teacher wages
The Pinellas County School Board unanimously voted to approve a 4.5% increase in annual teacher wages Tuesday – the highest wage increase in years.
Suspicious substance found in mail closes Land O’Lakes High School as deputies investigate
Land O’Lakes High School was closed on Tuesday as deputies investigate a report of a suspicious substance found in the mail.
Winnie the Pooh slasher flick shown to Florida fourth graders sparks backlash from parents: 'Careless'
Florida charter school students and parents were upset after their math teacher showed the class the slasher flick "Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey."
Florida schools to implement new threat management system to help identify concerning behaviors
It's been more than five years since 17 lives were lost in the Parkland school shooting. It led to the creation of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission to better assess school threats and prevent mass shootings.
Following a three-year pause, student loan payments have resumed for thousands of Americans
More than 40 million Americans, including 2.7 million Floridians, will have to make their monthly student loan payments again following the end of the three-year pandemic pause.
Here are the states with the most student loan debt
The average overall student debt has increased by 106% or 6.6% each year over 16 years.
Hillsborough County teachers may get pay raise after tentative agreement
Teachers in Hillsborough County are closer to a pay raise after the union reached a tentative agreement this week.