New College board members takes aim at diversity, equity and inclusion issues
A revamped New College of Florida Board of Trustees took aim at issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion — including deciding to eliminate the school’s Office of Outreach and Inclusive Excellence.
A revamped New College of Florida Board of Trustees took aim at issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion — including deciding to eliminate the school’s Office of Outreach and Inclusive Excellence.
Polk County School District will head to Puerto Rico to recruit new teachers, staffers
The Polk County School District will go to Puerto Rico next month to recruit new teachers and other staffers.
The Polk County School District will go to Puerto Rico next month to recruit new teachers and other staffers.
Supreme Court hears arguments about Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
The Biden administration says 26 million people have applied and 16 million have been approved to have up to $20,000 in federal student loans forgiven.
The Biden administration says 26 million people have applied and 16 million have been approved to have up to $20,000 in federal student loans forgiven.
Hillsborough County School Board delays boundaries decision
On Tuesday, the Hillsborough County School Board decided to delay the first vote on a proposal to change the boundaries for students attending some schools in an attempt to save money, make bus routes shorter and serve students more efficiently.
On Tuesday, the Hillsborough County School Board decided to delay the first vote on a proposal to change the boundaries for students attending some schools in an attempt to save money, make bus routes shorter and serve students more efficiently.
Memorial for those buried at forgotten African American cemetery unveiled at King High School
The Hillsborough County school district unveiled a memorial on the King High School campus Monday dedicated to the people buried at Ridgewood Cemetery, a forgotten African American burial ground.
The Hillsborough County school district unveiled a memorial on the King High School campus Monday dedicated to the people buried at Ridgewood Cemetery, a forgotten African American burial ground.
American teens' mental health crisis: What's driving this?
A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.
A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.
School board members not distracted by DeSantis' so-called target list
A pair of Hillsborough County school board members refused to be distracted Friday after their names both showed up on Gov. Ron DeSantis' "target list" of school board members he wants to be replaced by candidates who support his education agenda.
A pair of Hillsborough County school board members refused to be distracted Friday after their names both showed up on Gov. Ron DeSantis' "target list" of school board members he wants to be replaced by candidates who support his education agenda.
Video shows moment deputies say Florida teacher's aide is knocked unconscious by student upset she took Switch
New surveillance video has been released by the Flagler County Sheriff's Office which appears to show a Florida high school student knocking a school employee unconscious, investigators said.
New surveillance video has been released by the Flagler County Sheriff's Office which appears to show a Florida high school student knocking a school employee unconscious, investigators said.
Pinellas County's first charter school celebrates 25 years
For 25 years the Academie da Vinci Charter School for the Arts and Technology has been offering students an education in the performing arts.
For 25 years the Academie da Vinci Charter School for the Arts and Technology has been offering students an education in the performing arts.
Two Hillsborough school board members not ready with boundary changes to district
At least two Hillsborough County school board members indicated this week they might not be ready to move forward with any changes to the district's school boundaries, throwing a potential delay into the process with an important vote looming.
At least two Hillsborough County school board members indicated this week they might not be ready to move forward with any changes to the district's school boundaries, throwing a potential delay into the process with an important vote looming.
So-called banned book library opens in St. Pete theater company
There's a book battle brewing in schools across Florida and that’s why a St. Petersburg theater company helped create an independent library full of banned books.
There's a book battle brewing in schools across Florida and that’s why a St. Petersburg theater company helped create an independent library full of banned books.
St. Leo University student athletes, coaches futures up in the air after cutting 4 sports teams
The futures of dozens of St. Leo University student-athletes and coaches are up in the air after the school announced this week it's cutting four sports teams amid a series of cost-savings decisions.
The futures of dozens of St. Leo University student-athletes and coaches are up in the air after the school announced this week it's cutting four sports teams amid a series of cost-savings decisions.
Bogus nursing school issued 8,000 fake degrees, feds say
According to court documents, the schools issued nearly 8,000 fake nursing degrees to customers who paid around $17,000. Some people who say they took classes are losing their degrees.
According to court documents, the schools issued nearly 8,000 fake nursing degrees to customers who paid around $17,000. Some people who say they took classes are losing their degrees.
Human trafficking victim helps parents learn warning signs during Hillsborough schools town hall
The Hillsborough County school district held a town hall panel discussion Monday focusing on raising awareness about the dangers of online human trafficking.
The Hillsborough County school district held a town hall panel discussion Monday focusing on raising awareness about the dangers of online human trafficking.
Hillsborough County School District seeks input on school boundaries as it pushes back rezoning decision
The Hillsborough County School District has pushed back its rezoning decision process to allow for more discussions and input on the different proposals that have been presented.
The Hillsborough County School District has pushed back its rezoning decision process to allow for more discussions and input on the different proposals that have been presented.
Palma Sola Elementary to remain open in Bradenton
The Manatee County school board eased the concerns of parents and community members with its decision that Palma Sola Elementary School will remain open, but they will look to the future with a plan to rebuild.
The Manatee County school board eased the concerns of parents and community members with its decision that Palma Sola Elementary School will remain open, but they will look to the future with a plan to rebuild.
‘It’s about transparency’: Florida lawmakers push for partisan school board races
This week a Florida House panel took a first step toward shifting to partisan school board elections.
This week a Florida House panel took a first step toward shifting to partisan school board elections.
Super Bowl shines spotlight on Palm Harbor ESE students
Several players for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles kept the team spirit alive off the field by wearing bracelets made by Pinellas County ESE students.
Several players for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles kept the team spirit alive off the field by wearing bracelets made by Pinellas County ESE students.
Rev. Al Sharpton to lead protest in Tallahassee after DeSantis blocks AP African American studies course
Days after Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida will "look to re-evaluate" its relationship with the College Board, a group of protesters led by Reverend Al Sharpton will be protesting the state's move to block the AP African American studies course – which is still in the pilot stage.
Days after Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida will "look to re-evaluate" its relationship with the College Board, a group of protesters led by Reverend Al Sharpton will be protesting the state's move to block the AP African American studies course – which is still in the pilot stage.
Student, 76, finishes doctorate more than 50 years after starting
Dr. Nick Axten started pursuing his degree in 1970 had to move back home to England without finishing.
Dr. Nick Axten started pursuing his degree in 1970 had to move back home to England without finishing.