Students with disabilities fear impact of Trump’s Department of Education plans
Students and families fear that President Trump’s plan to shrink or abolish the Department of Education could reduce oversight and enforcement of Section 504 protections for students with disabilities.
Students and families fear that President Trump’s plan to shrink or abolish the Department of Education could reduce oversight and enforcement of Section 504 protections for students with disabilities.
Trump administration moves to shrink the Department of Education
President Trump promised during his campaign to dissolve the Department of Education and return control of schools to the states.
President Trump promised during his campaign to dissolve the Department of Education and return control of schools to the states.
Florida’s test scores decline as nation struggles with student performance
Florida’s school test scores are declining as the nation struggles with student performance as well.
Florida’s school test scores are declining as the nation struggles with student performance as well.
Pasco County schools share new AI guidelines, Schools of Hope update
The new year is coming with new priorities for Pasco County Schools. The superintendent said they have new guidelines in the classroom for AI, and the district is sorting out its role in the Schools of Hope program.
The new year is coming with new priorities for Pasco County Schools. The superintendent said they have new guidelines in the classroom for AI, and the district is sorting out its role in the Schools of Hope program.
Student loan borrowers in default face wage garnishment starting Jan. 7
The Department of Education will begin garnishing wages from borrowers who have defaulted on federal student loans starting in early January.
The Department of Education will begin garnishing wages from borrowers who have defaulted on federal student loans starting in early January.
‘Superman’ police officer pushes bus full of Granbury ISD students
A police officer for the Granbury Independent School District is going viral thanks to a video that shows his incredible strength. He pushed a broken-down school bus full of children out of traffic.
A police officer for the Granbury Independent School District is going viral thanks to a video that shows his incredible strength. He pushed a broken-down school bus full of children out of traffic.
All Pinellas County School District volunteers will be required to undergo Level 2 background screening
By next school year, all volunteers with the Pinellas County School District will be required to undergo Level 2 background screening.
By next school year, all volunteers with the Pinellas County School District will be required to undergo Level 2 background screening.
High school seniors learn about Hillsborough College workforce programs at 'Career Quest'
Each year, hundreds of Hillsborough County high school seniors get a glimpse of possible futures through workforce programs at Hillsborough College's "Career Quest."
Each year, hundreds of Hillsborough County high school seniors get a glimpse of possible futures through workforce programs at Hillsborough College's "Career Quest."
USF Ukrainian student graduates with second degree after 9-year journey through pandemic delays, war impacts
The University of South Florida held its December commencement this weekend. For one graduate, the cap and gown represent more than a degree. It’s a celebration for Ukraine.
The University of South Florida held its December commencement this weekend. For one graduate, the cap and gown represent more than a degree. It’s a celebration for Ukraine.
Pasco Schools launches incentives to solve bus driver shortage as students arrive late for class
Bus drivers get children to school and back safely every day during the week, but they are in short supply in Pasco County.
Bus drivers get children to school and back safely every day during the week, but they are in short supply in Pasco County.
Charter schools face pushback from Hillsborough County School Board over access to facilities
Hillsborough County’s school board is pushing back against Florida’s expanded Schools of Hope program, passing a proclamation urging the state to change the law that allows state-approved charter networks to occupy public school classrooms without paying for the space or support services.
Hillsborough County’s school board is pushing back against Florida’s expanded Schools of Hope program, passing a proclamation urging the state to change the law that allows state-approved charter networks to occupy public school classrooms without paying for the space or support services.
Dept. of Education reaches deal to end SAVE plan: What this means for student loan borrowers
On Tuesday, the Dept. of Education announced that it had reached a proposed settlement agreement that, if given court approval, will end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan repayment plan.
On Tuesday, the Dept. of Education announced that it had reached a proposed settlement agreement that, if given court approval, will end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan repayment plan.
$162K USDA grant doubles AI-powered agricultural research conducted by New College of Florida students
Students at New College in Sarasota are using artificial intelligence to help farmers grow and protect their crops.
Students at New College in Sarasota are using artificial intelligence to help farmers grow and protect their crops.
Pepin Academies' Transitional Program helping graduates get additional training beyond the classroom
A school for students with developmental and learning disabilities in Tampa Bay started a transitional program to help its students enter the workforce.
A school for students with developmental and learning disabilities in Tampa Bay started a transitional program to help its students enter the workforce.
Durant High School Orchestra looking for support before trip to Carnegie Hall in NYC
The Durant High School Chamber Orchestra was one of six high schools selected to perform at Carnegie Hall in March 2026.
The Durant High School Chamber Orchestra was one of six high schools selected to perform at Carnegie Hall in March 2026.
Larry Summers hit with lifetime ban by high-profile economics club over Epstein ties
Former Harvard president Larry Summers has been barred from one of the most prestigious scholarly associations in the country over his close ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Former Harvard president Larry Summers has been barred from one of the most prestigious scholarly associations in the country over his close ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Student loan borrowers may qualify for lower monthly payments. Here's how
Many student loan borrowers may soon be able to update their repayment plan that lowers their monthly bill. Here's why.
Many student loan borrowers may soon be able to update their repayment plan that lowers their monthly bill. Here's why.
St. Pete non-profit brings the magic of live theater to thousands of students
For 32 years, the Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts exposes thousands of students to live performing arts for free.
For 32 years, the Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts exposes thousands of students to live performing arts for free.
New Dept. of Education directives: How could students be affected by them?
Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.
Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.
Larry Summers leaving Harvard job amid increased backlash over Epstein ties
Harvard also confirmed the former university president will take leave from Kennedy School center directorship.
Harvard also confirmed the former university president will take leave from Kennedy School center directorship.