Seniors offer invaluable service to Hillsborough County teachers, students
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor received a rousing welcome Monday from a group of Tampa seniors known as "Castor's Classroom Champions."
Dunedin Library offers free 'Homework Help' program for students
Sophia Rose Kuhlman, 14, struggles with math in school. Her 17-year-old tutor, David Ames, may not be that much older than her, but he's helped her overcome that hurdle.
'School grandma' dedicates her days to helping students
Walking into Starkey Elementary School, the students know exactly who will be waiting for them to give them their first hug of the day. Though they’re not blood-related, the kids have a special bond with their ‘school grandma,’ and can always count on her to cheer them up.
Hillsborough schools ban "This book is gay" from all middle schools
Hillsborough Schools have banned a book from middle school libraries that they called "inappropriate" for young students.
Zephyrhills lawmaker pushes for later school start times across Florida
The bill would prevent middle schools from starting the day before 8 a.m. and high schools from starting before 8:30 a.m.
New Mexico to provide free meals for all students, regardless of family income
Lines will be getting longer for free breakfast and lunch at New Mexico public schools.
Disney film 'Ruby Bridges' temporarily pulled from one Pinellas County school after parent complaint
A Disney film about Ruby Bridges is causing a stir at one Pinellas County school and is now under review after a parent complained. Because of it, North Shore Elementary has temporarily pulled the film, sparking outrage among some education advocates.
Governor Ron DeSantis quickly signs voucher expansion
Calling the measure a “game changer," Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday quickly signed a massive expansion of Florida’s school-voucher programs, while Democrats and other opponents continued to warn about the potential costs of the plan.
Academy of the Holy Names receives $1 million gift
On Saturday, the Academy of the Holy Names, a private Catholic school in Tampa, announced that it had received a $1,000,000 gift in support of its new strategic priorities.
North Carolina teacher resigns after taping 11-year-old's mouth shut: 'He was humiliated'
"I don’t know what to do," the child's text message to his mother said.
Reactions mixed after state moves forward with expanding school vouchers
A Hillsborough County school board member said the state's plan to expand its school voucher system will be financially devastating for cash-strapped public school districts. The bill to expand school vouchers is awaiting the governor's signature after passing earlier this week.
University of Tampa president retiring in 2024 after nearly three decades at the helm
The president of the University of Tampa, Ronald Vaughn, announced Friday he's retiring.
Florida school voucher expansion passes, headed to DeSantis for signature
A massive expansion of Florida’s school-choice programs that would make all students eligible for taxpayer-backed vouchers is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis, after the Republican-controlled Senate passed the measure Thursday amid warnings from Democrats.
DeSantis offers $3,000 bonus to Florida teachers who complete civics training
At a news conference Thursday, he explained his push for more civics education, and new insight on why the state is moving to expand restrictions on what teachers can say about sexual orientation and gender identity at every grade level.
Sarasota school board member walks out during meeting over anti-gay comments
Sarasota School Board Member Tom Edwards, a political target of the governor, filed to run for reelection the morning after walking out of a meeting during public comment.
Expanded Florida law would ban lessons on sexual orientation, gender identity in all grades
The rule change would ban lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity from grades 4 to 12. The proposal would not require legislative approval and is scheduled for a vote by the state Board of Education next month.
Tom Hanks to speak at Harvard's 2023 commencement
Hanks, 66, has appeared in almost 100 films. Nominated for an Oscar six times, he won best actor for “Philadelphia" in 1993 and “Forrest Gump" the following year.
Hillsborough County schools could receive millions of dollars from JUUL lawsuit
More than 1,300 school districts across the U.S. are learning how much money they will receive after a class action lawsuit against JUUL e-cigarette company, JUUL Labs, was settled last fall.
Florida school voucher bill moves one step closer to becoming law
A bill that would make every student in Florida eligible for taxpayer-backed school vouchers is now moving to the Florida Senate. It passed in the Republican-controlled House on Friday in a vote of 83-to-27, but Democrats are pushing back calling the expansion a "coupon for millionaires".
Fewer nurses passing licensing exams in Florida as critical shortage continues
Nurses are needed now more than ever, and fewer nurses are passing their licensing exams in Florida, adding to the nursing shortage.