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.
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.
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.
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.
Teachers in Hillsborough County are closer to a pay raise after the union reached a tentative agreement this week.
New Haines City school 'Scenic Terrace Project' to accommodate larger enrollment of students
Northeast Polk County is one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. That growth is driving the school district to renovate old schools and to build new ones.
Northeast Polk County is one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. That growth is driving the school district to renovate old schools and to build new ones.
High school ACT test scores drop to 30-year low
The average scores in reading, science and math all were below benchmarks the ACT says students must reach to have a high probability of success in college courses.
The average scores in reading, science and math all were below benchmarks the ACT says students must reach to have a high probability of success in college courses.
Sex education in schools takes hit as state laws become stricter
Many states are shifting their approach to sex education in K-12 schools with stricter regulations on when and what students learn about their bodies. It's a move that has further complicated and polarized sex education.
Many states are shifting their approach to sex education in K-12 schools with stricter regulations on when and what students learn about their bodies. It's a move that has further complicated and polarized sex education.
Hillsborough County in need of 100 ESE teachers by the end of December
Brigette Tucker is a first-year ESE or special needs teacher in Hillsborough County.
Brigette Tucker is a first-year ESE or special needs teacher in Hillsborough County.
Harvest of the Month: Locally grown produce offered to Hillsborough County students
The Hillsborough County school district kicked off its Harvest of the Month on Thursday, featuring Florida-grown sweet corn in many of the district's schools.
The Hillsborough County school district kicked off its Harvest of the Month on Thursday, featuring Florida-grown sweet corn in many of the district's schools.
USF linguistics professor says AI forcing educators to create more hands-on, interactive assignments
A linguistics professor in Tampa has used results from his study on artificial intelligence to influence how he creates assignments for his students.
A linguistics professor in Tampa has used results from his study on artificial intelligence to influence how he creates assignments for his students.
World Teachers' Day freebies: Dunkin' giving free coffee to educators
World Teachers’ Day was created in 1994 to celebrate educators and all their contributions.
World Teachers’ Day was created in 1994 to celebrate educators and all their contributions.
Bay Area students skip the bus to pound the pavement on National Walk to School Day
Students across several Bay Area counties weren't at the bus stops Wednesday morning. Instead, they decided to lace up their shoes for National Walk to School Day.
Students across several Bay Area counties weren't at the bus stops Wednesday morning. Instead, they decided to lace up their shoes for National Walk to School Day.
Hillsborough County seeks to hire 200 school bus drivers at Thursday job fair
Hillsborough County Public Schools is hosting a transportation job fair on Thursday, September 28 in an effort to hire bus drivers, bus attendants, and mechanics.
Hillsborough County Public Schools is hosting a transportation job fair on Thursday, September 28 in an effort to hire bus drivers, bus attendants, and mechanics.
Tampa high school senior helps open Ybor clinic, shares research with doctors around the world
A King High School senior is leaving her mark on the world of medicine.
A King High School senior is leaving her mark on the world of medicine.
The Art Institutes announces nationwide closure, including Tampa
Students and faculty are in shock today after The Art Institutes announced it would be closing campuses across the country, including one in Tampa.
Students and faculty are in shock today after The Art Institutes announced it would be closing campuses across the country, including one in Tampa.
More schools adopt 4-day weeks. For parents, the difficulty is day 5
Hundreds of school systems nationwide have adopted four-day weeks in recent years, mostly in rural and western parts of the U.S., with school districts citing cost savings and advantages for teacher recruitment.
Hundreds of school systems nationwide have adopted four-day weeks in recent years, mostly in rural and western parts of the U.S., with school districts citing cost savings and advantages for teacher recruitment.
Some smaller schools left in limbo while waiting on funds from Florida's school voucher program
Hundreds of thousands of students signed up for the state's school voucher program, allowing them to enroll in private or charter schools this year. But, there are a lot of questions after money promised by the state, hasn't shown up, leaving many of these smaller schools in limbo.
Hundreds of thousands of students signed up for the state's school voucher program, allowing them to enroll in private or charter schools this year. But, there are a lot of questions after money promised by the state, hasn't shown up, leaving many of these smaller schools in limbo.
Pasco County cracks down on school fights: 'There will be no second chances'
The Pasco County School District is out with a new video message from Superintendent Kurt Browning addressing a recent series of fights breaking out on campuses and, as the PCS Facebook account described it in the video's caption, "the consequences for students engaging in violent behavior in our schools."
The Pasco County School District is out with a new video message from Superintendent Kurt Browning addressing a recent series of fights breaking out on campuses and, as the PCS Facebook account described it in the video's caption, "the consequences for students engaging in violent behavior in our schools."
Student loan repayments resume after pandemic pause: Here's what you need to know
Student loan repayments are something most Americans haven't thought about in a while, but the COVID-era pause on payments is scheduled to end in October.
Student loan repayments are something most Americans haven't thought about in a while, but the COVID-era pause on payments is scheduled to end in October.
2024 college rankings: Here’s where Florida schools stand
Several Florida schools rose in the rankings in US News and World Report's latest comparison of public and private colleges and universities.
Several Florida schools rose in the rankings in US News and World Report's latest comparison of public and private colleges and universities.