Air conditioning issues at Polk County schools leads to class action grievance as classes begin amid heat wave
Polk County Public Schools are gearing up to head back to the classroom on Friday, but educators are raising concerns about ongoing air conditioning issues.
Polk County Public Schools are gearing up to head back to the classroom on Friday, but educators are raising concerns about ongoing air conditioning issues.
Richard Corcoran among three finalists for New College of Florida president
New College of Florida officials on Thursday interviewed three final candidates vying to become the school’s next permanent president, including current Interim President Richard Corcoran.
New College of Florida officials on Thursday interviewed three final candidates vying to become the school’s next permanent president, including current Interim President Richard Corcoran.
CareerSource Pinellas, SailFuture Academy offering high schoolers job training and hands-on experiences
This school year, students at one school will learn life skills and get paid for it.
This school year, students at one school will learn life skills and get paid for it.
Straz Center’s Patel Conservatory hosts World Drumming Summer Camp
The Straz Center’s Patel Conservatory has become the epicenter of rhythmic excitement this summer, as the renowned institution hosted its annual World Drumming Summer Camp.
The Straz Center’s Patel Conservatory has become the epicenter of rhythmic excitement this summer, as the renowned institution hosted its annual World Drumming Summer Camp.
Bay Area students go back to school
Thursday is a big day for many students across the Bay Area as they head back to class.
Thursday is a big day for many students across the Bay Area as they head back to class.
Students are going back to school: Here's what you need to know
As students across Tampa Bay prepare for the first day of school, several tips, reminders and warnings are being issued this week.
As students across Tampa Bay prepare for the first day of school, several tips, reminders and warnings are being issued this week.
Community organizations throughout Tampa help kids prepare for the school year
Many children in the Tampa area are getting ready to head back to the classroom this week.
Many children in the Tampa area are getting ready to head back to the classroom this week.
Bats living at Tampa elementary school won’t be removed before kids head back to class
On Thursday, students at Northwest Elementary in Tampa will get a real life look at wildlife.
On Thursday, students at Northwest Elementary in Tampa will get a real life look at wildlife.
Taking back-to-school pictures? Here's what to know before posting online
As students across the Bay Area prepare for the start of another school year, authorities have a warning to parents about keeping them safe online.
As students across the Bay Area prepare for the start of another school year, authorities have a warning to parents about keeping them safe online.
Pasco County Schools embracing AI in the classroom
Artificial intelligence is being incorporated into nearly every industry, from medicine to farming and now teaching.
Artificial intelligence is being incorporated into nearly every industry, from medicine to farming and now teaching.
Bay Area Bus drivers do dress rehearsal ahead of the first day of school
School bus drivers across the Bay Area are starting test runs ahead of the new school year.
School bus drivers across the Bay Area are starting test runs ahead of the new school year.
Manatee County’s IMG Academy sold to Hong Kong-based company for $1.25 billion
As students return to campus at IMG Academy, their school will have a new owner.
As students return to campus at IMG Academy, their school will have a new owner.
Conservative groups sue to block Biden plan that cancels $39B in student loans
The Education Department called the suit “a desperate attempt from right wing special interests to keep hundreds of thousands of borrowers in debt.”
The Education Department called the suit “a desperate attempt from right wing special interests to keep hundreds of thousands of borrowers in debt.”
Pinellas County schools puts dent in bus driver shortage ahead of upcoming school year
Pinellas County School leaders say they’ve put a dent in the bus driver shortage and cut it nearly in half in just a few months.
Pinellas County School leaders say they’ve put a dent in the bus driver shortage and cut it nearly in half in just a few months.
Hundreds of teacher vacancies in Hillsborough County with school starting next week
On Friday, Hillsborough County Public Schools announced it has 455 teacher vacancies with less than a week left before the first day of school.
On Friday, Hillsborough County Public Schools announced it has 455 teacher vacancies with less than a week left before the first day of school.
Florida bans AP Psychology course over sexual orientation, gender identity curriculum concerns: College Board
The Florida Department of Education has banned AP Psychology courses throughout the state due to sexual orientation and gender identity curriculum concerns, the College Board said in a statement Thursday.
The Florida Department of Education has banned AP Psychology courses throughout the state due to sexual orientation and gender identity curriculum concerns, the College Board said in a statement Thursday.
Social media can increase risks of mental health problems among students
U.S. Congresswoman Kathy Castor held a roundtable discussion in Tampa Thursday, with the goal of urging parents to add something new to their back-to-school checklists: safety guardrails for mobile devices.
U.S. Congresswoman Kathy Castor held a roundtable discussion in Tampa Thursday, with the goal of urging parents to add something new to their back-to-school checklists: safety guardrails for mobile devices.
Florida teacher shortage one of the worst in the country as new school year starts
With the first day of the new school year approaching, Florida is facing one of the country's worst teacher shortages, the state's largest teachers union said Wednesday.
With the first day of the new school year approaching, Florida is facing one of the country's worst teacher shortages, the state's largest teachers union said Wednesday.
'Social-emotional Learning' language revised in next year's budget by Sarasota County School Board
The Sarasota County School Board approved next year’s tentative budget.
The Sarasota County School Board approved next year’s tentative budget.
How parents can prepare for their kids to head back to school
With the first day of school right around the corner, this week is a good time to start easing back into that school routine with your kids.
With the first day of school right around the corner, this week is a good time to start easing back into that school routine with your kids.