These states rank as the best places for education in 2026, data suggests
New data is revealing the most and least educated states in America. See where your state ranks.
New data is revealing the most and least educated states in America. See where your state ranks.
New Florida bill aims to slash out-of-state enrollment at state universities
A Florida lawmaker says too many highly qualified Florida students are receiving rejection letters from the state's public universities.
A Florida lawmaker says too many highly qualified Florida students are receiving rejection letters from the state's public universities.
Pentagon to end all military education programs at Harvard
The Pentagon announced Friday that it will sever ties with Harvard University, ending all military training, fellowship, and certificate programs.
The Pentagon announced Friday that it will sever ties with Harvard University, ending all military training, fellowship, and certificate programs.
Florida House advances religious expression amendment for schools, drawing church–state concerns
A proposal to place religious expression protections for public schools into Florida’s Constitution cleared the House this week, passing largely along party lines and setting up a potential statewide vote.
A proposal to place religious expression protections for public schools into Florida’s Constitution cleared the House this week, passing largely along party lines and setting up a potential statewide vote.
NASA seeking summer college interns - how to apply for an out-of-this-world work experience
Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.
Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.
Venice High School mother concerned after student sneaks weapon into school, principal responds
In a statement sent to families and FOX 13, Venice High School confirmed a student managed to bring a weapon to school on Tuesday.
In a statement sent to families and FOX 13, Venice High School confirmed a student managed to bring a weapon to school on Tuesday.
Kansas bill would require children to be potty-trained before entering kindergarten
Kansas lawmakers proposed a bill that would require children to be potty-trained before enrolling into kindergarten.
Kansas lawmakers proposed a bill that would require children to be potty-trained before enrolling into kindergarten.
Florida education leaders caution students, parents about ICE walkout protests
It’s trending across the country: students protesting during school hours, and they’re starting to hit closer to home.
It’s trending across the country: students protesting during school hours, and they’re starting to hit closer to home.
Two Hernando County schools closed on Monday
Hernando County Schools announced Hernando High School and Brooksville Elementary School will be closed tomorrow, Monday February 2nd, due to rolling power outages. The school district made the announcement Sunday evening. The district said that closures are out of an abundance of caution.
Hernando County Schools announced Hernando High School and Brooksville Elementary School will be closed tomorrow, Monday February 2nd, due to rolling power outages. The school district made the announcement Sunday evening. The district said that closures are out of an abundance of caution.
Florida education leaders propose changes to controversial ‘Schools of Hope’ law
Florida education leaders are proposing tighter rules for "Schools of Hope" Charter Schools after critics said the program created chaos and panic in districts across the state.
Florida education leaders are proposing tighter rules for "Schools of Hope" Charter Schools after critics said the program created chaos and panic in districts across the state.
USF College of Nursing receives $2M gift to expand second-degree nursing program
The University of South Florida on Wednesday announced the $2 million donation, which will establish the Second Degree Nursing Success Scholarship, designed to make the college’s accelerated bachelor’s in nursing program more accessible.
The University of South Florida on Wednesday announced the $2 million donation, which will establish the Second Degree Nursing Success Scholarship, designed to make the college’s accelerated bachelor’s in nursing program more accessible.
Yale to offer free tuition to families making less than $200K a year
Yale announced it will offer free tuition to families making less than $200,000 and waive all expenses for those making under $100,000.
Yale announced it will offer free tuition to families making less than $200,000 and waive all expenses for those making under $100,000.
Governor DeSantis opts Florida into Education Freedom Tax Credit
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida will be participating in the first federal program that will help families enroll in private schools and cover other expenses outside the public school system.
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida will be participating in the first federal program that will help families enroll in private schools and cover other expenses outside the public school system.
Polk County school board approves rezoning for high schools
Polk County School Board officials decided to rezone the district's high schools during their meeting Tuesday evening.
Polk County School Board officials decided to rezone the district's high schools during their meeting Tuesday evening.
Florida leaders signal possible changes to controversial Schools of Hope law
State education leaders are considering possible changes to Florida’s controversial Schools of Hope law after hearing concerns from parents and school district leaders during a public workshop.
State education leaders are considering possible changes to Florida’s controversial Schools of Hope law after hearing concerns from parents and school district leaders during a public workshop.
National School Choice Week aims to show families education options that best suits their child
National School Choice Week is bringing awareness from now through January 31 of all the options you have when it comes to your child’s education. More than half the students in Florida are taking advantage of this because education shouldn’t be one-size fits all.
National School Choice Week is bringing awareness from now through January 31 of all the options you have when it comes to your child’s education. More than half the students in Florida are taking advantage of this because education shouldn’t be one-size fits all.
USF students to crack code on cyber criminals through new criminology and AI degree
As more tech companies call the Tampa Bay area home and bring along a workforce pipeline, USF and Cyber Florida shared how future classes will help graduates be forces for good against cyber criminals.
As more tech companies call the Tampa Bay area home and bring along a workforce pipeline, USF and Cyber Florida shared how future classes will help graduates be forces for good against cyber criminals.
Manatee County students get hands-on experience with surgical robot at Manatee Memorial Hospital
Students in Manatee County got a hands-on chance to operate a surgical robot that's used to perform surgeries and save lives at Manatee Memorial Hospital.
Students in Manatee County got a hands-on chance to operate a surgical robot that's used to perform surgeries and save lives at Manatee Memorial Hospital.
Middle school English teacher wins 2026 Pinellas County Schools’ Teacher of the Year
Pinellas County has crowned its 2026 Teacher of the year. Denise White, a sixth and seventh grade English teacher at James B. Sanderlin K-8 School was named the winner Wednesday evening.
Pinellas County has crowned its 2026 Teacher of the year. Denise White, a sixth and seventh grade English teacher at James B. Sanderlin K-8 School was named the winner Wednesday evening.
Florida Department of Education details subject areas most in need of teachers in new report
The new 'High Demand Teacher Needs Areas' report details critical teacher shortages in Florida by subject. The report was approved by the State Board of Education on Wednesday.
The new 'High Demand Teacher Needs Areas' report details critical teacher shortages in Florida by subject. The report was approved by the State Board of Education on Wednesday.