Pinellas County teenagers learn life saving skills
Teenagers in Pinellas County stepped outside the classroom Wednesday and learned life-saving skills.
Teenagers in Pinellas County stepped outside the classroom Wednesday and learned life-saving skills.
Migrant Education Program helping families overcome obstacles to succeed in school
Graduating is a big milestone. A moment that marks a monumental achievement.
Graduating is a big milestone. A moment that marks a monumental achievement.
USF TikTok ban: University of South Florida joins UF, banning multiple apps from school devices, internet
The University of South Florida notified students, faculty and staff they would no longer have access or be permitted to use TikTok and a handful of other apps, effective immediately, according to the school's online publication.
The University of South Florida notified students, faculty and staff they would no longer have access or be permitted to use TikTok and a handful of other apps, effective immediately, according to the school's online publication.
University of Florida bans TikTok on school devices and Wi-Fi, 'effective immediately'
The University of Florida has officially banned use of the social media app TikTok on university-owned devices and on devices connected to school Wi-Fi.
The University of Florida has officially banned use of the social media app TikTok on university-owned devices and on devices connected to school Wi-Fi.
Committee votes to keep showing ‘Ruby Bridges’ movie at Pinellas County school
In a unanimous vote, a Pinellas school-based review committee decided the film "Ruby Bridges" can continue to be shown at North Shore Elementary School in St. Petersburg.
In a unanimous vote, a Pinellas school-based review committee decided the film "Ruby Bridges" can continue to be shown at North Shore Elementary School in St. Petersburg.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.