V.P. Harris to speak out against Florida’s Black history curriculum during visit to Sunshine State
Vice President Kamala Harris will make a stop in Jacksonville on Friday, her office said, "to deliver remarks on the fight to protect fundamental freedoms, specifically, the freedom to learn and teach America’s full and true history."
Vice President Kamala Harris will make a stop in Jacksonville on Friday, her office said, "to deliver remarks on the fight to protect fundamental freedoms, specifically, the freedom to learn and teach America’s full and true history."
Hillsborough schools partners with Hazel Health Services to help students access mental health support
The Hillsborough County school district announced it’s partnering with Hazel Health Services Thursday to improve the mental health support available to students.
The Hillsborough County school district announced it’s partnering with Hazel Health Services Thursday to improve the mental health support available to students.
Florida Board of Education approves controversial guidelines for upcoming school year
The Florida Board of Education approved new and often controversial guidelines for the upcoming school year in response to more than a dozen education laws signed by Governor DeSantis.
The Florida Board of Education approved new and often controversial guidelines for the upcoming school year in response to more than a dozen education laws signed by Governor DeSantis.
Sarasota police collecting school supplies
The Sarasota Police Department is hosting its 6th annual ‘Pack the Patrol Car’ fundraiser to gather school supplies for needy children and teachers.
The Sarasota Police Department is hosting its 6th annual ‘Pack the Patrol Car’ fundraiser to gather school supplies for needy children and teachers.
4-day school week gains popularity as more districts adopt model
Advocates say a 4-day school week could improve quality of life, but others say it could hinder a student's academic progress.
Advocates say a 4-day school week could improve quality of life, but others say it could hinder a student's academic progress.
Sam’s Club offering new memberships to teachers at discounted rate
The problem of classroom funding is widespread and Sam’s Club is looking to ease the burden for educators across the country with 60% off a new membership.
The problem of classroom funding is widespread and Sam’s Club is looking to ease the burden for educators across the country with 60% off a new membership.
Target, Walmart announce back-to-school deals for teachers, students
Back-to-school deals are back for teachers and students.
Back-to-school deals are back for teachers and students.
Pinellas County schools to join other districts in suing social media companies
Pinellas County schools plans to join several other districts across the state and the country suing social media companies.
Pinellas County schools plans to join several other districts across the state and the country suing social media companies.
Bay Area school districts may square up against social media giants
School districts across Florida are joining a growing movement to sue social media giants in hopes of convincing the companies to change their platforms to better protect children.
School districts across Florida are joining a growing movement to sue social media giants in hopes of convincing the companies to change their platforms to better protect children.
Vietnam veteran accomplishes goal of earning college degree 40 years later
John Draper, 75, just accomplished one of his biggest life goals by earning a college degree about 42 years after starting the process.
John Draper, 75, just accomplished one of his biggest life goals by earning a college degree about 42 years after starting the process.
Florida sues feds over college accreditation
Contending that higher-education accreditation agencies wield "near limitless power" over colleges and universities, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has filed a lawsuit alleging federal laws and policies are unconstitutional.
Contending that higher-education accreditation agencies wield "near limitless power" over colleges and universities, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has filed a lawsuit alleging federal laws and policies are unconstitutional.
Math and reading test scores plummet for 13-year-olds: 'Worrisome signs'
Scores on the math exam, which has been given since 1973, are now at their lowest levels since 1990.
Scores on the math exam, which has been given since 1973, are now at their lowest levels since 1990.
Hillsborough school board approves boundary changes, names interim superintendent after Addison Davis resigns
Following last week’s surprise announcement, Hillsborough County's school board has named an interim superintendent to take place of Addison Davis.
Following last week’s surprise announcement, Hillsborough County's school board has named an interim superintendent to take place of Addison Davis.
Hillsborough County Schools Superintendent Addison Davis resigns
The Hillsborough County Schools Superintendent Addison Davis submitted his resignation Thursday, informing staff and families in the district that he's stepping down next month.
The Hillsborough County Schools Superintendent Addison Davis submitted his resignation Thursday, informing staff and families in the district that he's stepping down next month.
Sarasota County School Board selects new superintendent
After a months-long search, the Sarasota County School Board announced their pick for superintendent Wednesday at its 9:30 a.m. board meeting.
After a months-long search, the Sarasota County School Board announced their pick for superintendent Wednesday at its 9:30 a.m. board meeting.
Bay area school boards discuss how to implement newly passed Florida education laws
Two school districts in the Tampa Bay area held workshops Tuesday to begin trying to figure out how to implement more than a dozen new Florida education laws recently passed by the legislature.
Two school districts in the Tampa Bay area held workshops Tuesday to begin trying to figure out how to implement more than a dozen new Florida education laws recently passed by the legislature.
School board choosing next Sarasota County superintendent
According to the Florida Association of School Superintendents, in the last four years, 61 of Florida's 67 school districts have seen new superintendents.
According to the Florida Association of School Superintendents, in the last four years, 61 of Florida's 67 school districts have seen new superintendents.
New law becomes issue in Tampa Christian school pregame prayer fight
Attorneys are battling over whether a new state law could short-circuit a case about whether a Tampa Christian school was improperly prevented from offering a prayer over a stadium loudspeaker before a 2015 high-school football championship game.
Attorneys are battling over whether a new state law could short-circuit a case about whether a Tampa Christian school was improperly prevented from offering a prayer over a stadium loudspeaker before a 2015 high-school football championship game.
Kids get ‘wild’ at Bay Area school that prioritizes playing outside
Getting kids outside and away from screens can do wonders for their physical and mental well-being. That's why at Wild School of Tampa Bay, playing outside is the assignment.
Getting kids outside and away from screens can do wonders for their physical and mental well-being. That's why at Wild School of Tampa Bay, playing outside is the assignment.
Austin ISD teacher fired over viral TikTok video
Sophia DeLoretto-Chudy was a third grade teacher at Becker Elementary School in Austin until she posted a TikTok that went viral overnight.
Sophia DeLoretto-Chudy was a third grade teacher at Becker Elementary School in Austin until she posted a TikTok that went viral overnight.