Mother of child with autism creates safe space, play area for other neurodivergent kids
A New Port Richey mother transformed her personal challenges raising a son with autism into a community haven by launching a sensory-friendly play café designed for neurodivergent children.
A New Port Richey mother transformed her personal challenges raising a son with autism into a community haven by launching a sensory-friendly play café designed for neurodivergent children.
Florida Department of Education to hold online workshop on AI classroom guidelines
Parents across Florida might soon have the power to opt their children in or out of using artificial intelligence in the classroom.
Parents across Florida might soon have the power to opt their children in or out of using artificial intelligence in the classroom.
Poll reveals changes about Americans' attitudes towards cellphones in schools
Support for restricting student cellphone use in schools is gaining momentum across the U.S., with a new survey showing that the majority of adults now favor banning phones during class.
Support for restricting student cellphone use in schools is gaining momentum across the U.S., with a new survey showing that the majority of adults now favor banning phones during class.
Tuskegee University requires business suits, bans bonnets and du-rags in new dress code
Tuskegee University is implementing a new dress code requiring students to bring a business suit and dress shoes to campus while banning bonnets, du-rags and other non-religious head coverings in classrooms and cafeterias.
Tuskegee University is implementing a new dress code requiring students to bring a business suit and dress shoes to campus while banning bonnets, du-rags and other non-religious head coverings in classrooms and cafeterias.
Hillsborough's Back 2 School Bash to give away thousands of free backpacks, supplies
Volunteers are assembly-lining thousands of free back-to-school backpacks at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds to help local families prepare for the upcoming school year.
Volunteers are assembly-lining thousands of free back-to-school backpacks at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds to help local families prepare for the upcoming school year.
Hillsborough School Board moves to reverse controversial leggings dress code after parent backlash
Just weeks after approving a revised student code of conduct, the Hillsborough County School Board is preparing to reverse one of its most controversial changes.
Just weeks after approving a revised student code of conduct, the Hillsborough County School Board is preparing to reverse one of its most controversial changes.
School health tips: Johns Hopkins All Children Hospital experts share guidance
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital medical experts shared back-to-school safety tips and advice Wednesday as families prepare for the upcoming school year.
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital medical experts shared back-to-school safety tips and advice Wednesday as families prepare for the upcoming school year.
High schoolers train in real-world scenarios at Lakeland's High School Police Academy
High school students across the area are stepping into the boots of law enforcement officers this week during a week-long summer academy designed to build career interest and personal confidence.
High school students across the area are stepping into the boots of law enforcement officers this week during a week-long summer academy designed to build career interest and personal confidence.
Florida universities offer degree programs in social media influencing, branding
Some Florida universities are expanding their communications programs to offer courses and degrees focused on social media influencing.
Some Florida universities are expanding their communications programs to offer courses and degrees focused on social media influencing.
FBI Tampa Teen Academy: Students get behind-the-scenes look at SWAT and forensics
Dozens of Bay Area teenagers are learning how federal agents solve major crimes and execute tactical operations during a hands-on summer academy.
Dozens of Bay Area teenagers are learning how federal agents solve major crimes and execute tactical operations during a hands-on summer academy.
Bullard Family Foundation volunteers fill 30,000 backpacks for Tampa students in need
It is that time of year again, and leadership is focused on celebrating excellence and preparing families for another school year.
It is that time of year again, and leadership is focused on celebrating excellence and preparing families for another school year.
Tampa police and UTampa launch new partnership that fast tracks college seniors into law enforcement careers
The Tampa Police Department and The University of Tampa are launching a first-of-its-kind formal partnership to fast-track college seniors directly into law enforcement careers.
The Tampa Police Department and The University of Tampa are launching a first-of-its-kind formal partnership to fast-track college seniors directly into law enforcement careers.
Hillsborough school board considers turning former McLane Middle School campus into workforce housing
District leaders are considering turning part of the former McLane Middle School campus into workforce housing to help Brandon school employees find affordable homes.
District leaders are considering turning part of the former McLane Middle School campus into workforce housing to help Brandon school employees find affordable homes.
Hillsborough Schools discusses plan to reduce classroom screen time
Hillsborough County School Board members are expected to meet again Tuesday to discuss the district’s new screen time guidance aimed at creating a better balance between technology use and unplugged time spent working and interacting in the classroom.
Hillsborough County School Board members are expected to meet again Tuesday to discuss the district’s new screen time guidance aimed at creating a better balance between technology use and unplugged time spent working and interacting in the classroom.
The best and worst school systems ranked state by state
A new report evaluates how well school systems across the nation support their students, highlighting the significant role parents play in choosing the right school for academic success.
A new report evaluates how well school systems across the nation support their students, highlighting the significant role parents play in choosing the right school for academic success.
Pinellas schools consolidation: District seeks input on empty seats
Pinellas County Schools is looking for community feedback as declining enrollment forces the district to plan another round of school consolidations. District leaders stress that these changes are necessary to keep local programs financially sustainable.
Pinellas County Schools is looking for community feedback as declining enrollment forces the district to plan another round of school consolidations. District leaders stress that these changes are necessary to keep local programs financially sustainable.
Screen time cut: Hillsborough schools capping digital learning programs for K-2 students
Hillsborough County Public Schools is pulling younger students away from classroom laptops by capping screen time and removing major digital learning platforms from daily lessons starting this school year.
Hillsborough County Public Schools is pulling younger students away from classroom laptops by capping screen time and removing major digital learning platforms from daily lessons starting this school year.
Summer Reading Challenge prize website open for students to choose prize after submitting reading log
Second Lady Usha Vance announced Wednesday that students who took part in the Summer Reading Challenge can now head online and choose a reward after submitting their reading log and reflection.
Second Lady Usha Vance announced Wednesday that students who took part in the Summer Reading Challenge can now head online and choose a reward after submitting their reading log and reflection.
Pinellas Schools seeks public input on next phase of campus closures, consolidations
The Pinellas County School District is asking parents, staff and residents to help shape the district's next round of school closure and consolidation recommendations as leaders continue to respond to falling student enrollment and the rising cost of maintaining older campuses.
The Pinellas County School District is asking parents, staff and residents to help shape the district's next round of school closure and consolidation recommendations as leaders continue to respond to falling student enrollment and the rising cost of maintaining older campuses.
Project Link opens back-to-school health clinics for Hillsborough County students
As families gear up for the upcoming school year, back-to-school preparation in Hillsborough County is extending well beyond the traditional rush for backpacks and school supplies.
As families gear up for the upcoming school year, back-to-school preparation in Hillsborough County is extending well beyond the traditional rush for backpacks and school supplies.