Sarasota residents want school board to put education over politics as superintendent search gets underway
The Sarasota County School District took a major step Monday toward choosing its new superintendent, hosting its first of four community town hall meetings.
The Sarasota County School District took a major step Monday toward choosing its new superintendent, hosting its first of four community town hall meetings.
Washington State middle school blasted for 'highly vile' licking game between staff and students
A Washington state middle school hosted a licking competition between students and staff, prompting outcry from parents.
A Washington state middle school hosted a licking competition between students and staff, prompting outcry from parents.
Hillsborough school board votes to close F-rated school despite pleas from parents
Hillsborough County school board members voted this week to close and repurpose Just Elementary School, despite pleas from community members to reconsider the decision.
Hillsborough County school board members voted this week to close and repurpose Just Elementary School, despite pleas from community members to reconsider the decision.
Florida education board approves expanding Parental Rights law through 12th grade
Leaders in the Florida Department of Education approved changes to the Parental Rights in Education law by expanding the rules through 12th grade.
Leaders in the Florida Department of Education approved changes to the Parental Rights in Education law by expanding the rules through 12th grade.
Bill banning social media sites on school devices awaits DeSantis’ signature
A bill banning apps like TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter and other social media platforms on public school devices is now ready for the governor's signature after it was passed unanimously by the legislature.
A bill banning apps like TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter and other social media platforms on public school devices is now ready for the governor's signature after it was passed unanimously by the legislature.
Sarasota school board rejects consultant company with ties to Christian conservative college
In a 3-2 vote that surprised many onlookers Tuesday, the Sarasota County school board rejected a motion to hire an independent education consultant company with ties to a Christian conservative college.
In a 3-2 vote that surprised many onlookers Tuesday, the Sarasota County school board rejected a motion to hire an independent education consultant company with ties to a Christian conservative college.
3 Lecanto High School musicians on the road to Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
A trio of Lecanto High School marching band members are headed for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and they've had an exciting road to the big march.
A trio of Lecanto High School marching band members are headed for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and they've had an exciting road to the big march.
Former sanitation worker to earn Harvard Law degree, raises $70K for blue-collar staff
Rehan Staton had a middle-class upbringing. But everything changed when his mother left the family, and his father had to raise two sons on his own.
Rehan Staton had a middle-class upbringing. But everything changed when his mother left the family, and his father had to raise two sons on his own.
Virtual game Venture Valley teaching college students important life skills
University of Tampa students put down the textbooks Friday and picked up their screens. Consider it entrepreneurship 101 done in a virtual setting.
University of Tampa students put down the textbooks Friday and picked up their screens. Consider it entrepreneurship 101 done in a virtual setting.
District letter: Hernando teacher removed from classroom after saying she ‘wanted to shoot some students’
A Hernando County teacher has been removed from classrooms while school district officials said they continue to investigate "concerning comments" she made.
A Hernando County teacher has been removed from classrooms while school district officials said they continue to investigate "concerning comments" she made.
Guns confiscated from home of Hernando teacher who said she ‘wanted to shoot some students’: HCSO report
A judge granted a risk protection order in the case of a Hernando County teacher who the school district said made "concerning" comments.
A judge granted a risk protection order in the case of a Hernando County teacher who the school district said made "concerning" comments.
Colson Elementary volunteer logs more than 4,700 hours, recognized by Hillsborough schools
Hillsborough County Public Schools is recognizing a Seffner elementary school volunteer who has logged more than 4,700 volunteer hours.
Hillsborough County Public Schools is recognizing a Seffner elementary school volunteer who has logged more than 4,700 volunteer hours.
Hernando County parents want teacher fired over undisclosed ‘concerning comments’
A Hernando County middle school teacher is back in the classroom after an investigation into comments she made the district found "concerning."
A Hernando County middle school teacher is back in the classroom after an investigation into comments she made the district found "concerning."
Enrollment in newly expanded USF hospitality program up 200%
After an expansion last fall, the University of South Florida says the number of students taking hospitality courses has increased 200-300% each semester.
After an expansion last fall, the University of South Florida says the number of students taking hospitality courses has increased 200-300% each semester.
Citizens Defending Freedom to challenge graphic novel “Assassination Classroom"
On Monday, the organization Citizens Defending Freedom announced that it will challenge the graphic novel "Assassination Classroom," which can be found in Florida middle schools.
On Monday, the organization Citizens Defending Freedom announced that it will challenge the graphic novel "Assassination Classroom," which can be found in Florida middle schools.
Krispy Kreme will give students free doughnuts for A's on report card
At many U.S. Krispy Kreme locations, it pays to study.
At many U.S. Krispy Kreme locations, it pays to study.
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.