Florida school district bans book about real-life gay penguin relationship, citing Parental Rights law
A central Florida school district has banned a book about a real-life same-sex penguin couple from its classrooms and school libraries, saying the book violates the state's Parental Rights in Education law that prohibits teachers from giving classroom instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in grades K-3.
Hillsborough County parents voice concerns over school boundary changes during first community meeting
Hillsborough County school leaders kicked off a series of community meetings Monday for parents who have questions and concerns about the district's school boundary re-zoning plans.
Federal appeals court upholds Florida school district's transgender bathroom ban
A federal appeals court has ruled that a Florida school district's policy of separating school bathrooms does not discriminate against transgender students or violate their civil rights because it's based on their biological sex, not their gender identity.
Hillsborough County teacher goes viral in epic dance-off with student
A Hillsborough County teacher recently went viral for her epic dance moves.
Zephryhills senator proposes adding social media safety courses in public schools
One Florida state senator is proposing a bill in the 2023 legislative session that, if passed, would require schools to teach a social media safety class.
Students can earn college credits, get pilot's license after Sunlake High expands aeronautics magnet program
Pasco County students can earn college credits and get a pilot’s license before graduating high school after Sunlake High School expanded its aeronautics magnet program this year.
Hillsborough County parents start petitions against proposed new school boundaries
Nearly a week after the Hillsborough County school district unveiled a first look at proposed boundary changes, parents are making their voices heard.
Pasco County school introduces telemedicine service, minimizing lost learning time
If a student gets sick in school, they're pulled from class, a parent has to leave work to take them to the doctor, and a lot of things can be disrupted.
Hillsborough schools superintendent says boundary changes are necessary; measure will save district millions
The goal is to make more efficient use of schools, as the consultant group leading the project found many schools are overcrowded or under capacity. Depending on which scenario is chosen, between 11,000 students and 24,000 could be rezoned into different schools.
Hillsborough families get first look at school boundary drafts; thousands of students impacted
As part of the next steps of a Boundary Analysis process, Hillsborough County schools released three draft scenarios for public feedback on Tuesday night.
Sarasota school board votes to accept separation agreement for Superintendent Brennan Asplen
Last week, Superintendent Dr. Brennan Asplen negotiated a separation agreement with the school district, and Tuesday evening, the board voted to accept the agreement.
Hillsborough schools, other state districts receive letter over Parental Rights in Education, Stop WOKE laws
The Hillsborough County School district will discuss Tuesday a letter from the Florida Department of Education, putting the district on notice that it's not fully compliant with two new state laws.
$10,000 worth of equipment donated to Dunedin High's electrical program
The electrical wiring program in Dunedin High School's construction technology class got a boost Monday in the form of $10,000 worth of equipment.
Race car driver exposes Pepin Academy students to world of possibilities
Pepin Academy students with a need for speed get first-hand experience with race cars thanks to a special partnership.
PSTA employee speaks to Pinellas Technical College students after winning top bus technician in Florida
Paul Levesque recently won the Florida Public Transit Association’s “Bus Technician of the Year.” Wednesday, Levesque went back to school and shared his real-world knowledge with students at the school he credits with giving him a solid foundation: Pinellas Technical College.
Millions of Americans mistakenly notified of student debt forgiveness approval due to ‘human error’
According to an Accenture spokesperson, an email was “sent to a number of student loan debt relief applicants with an inaccurate subject line.”
Biden's student loan forgiveness program remains blocked for now, Supreme Court says
The Supreme Court says the Biden administration program to cancel student loans will remain blocked for now, but the justices have agreed to take up the case in late winter.
Bay Area organization provides meals to thousands of hungry children in Pinellas County
A Bay Area organization is making sure students who receive free school breakfast and lunch don’t go hungry on the weekends.
Unique program teaches children to read through song
Bay Area students are learning how to read while singing.
Sarasota school board to begin severance negotiations with superintendent after crowd packs board meeting
The Sarasota School Board approved a motion to begin severance negotiations with Superintendent Brennan Asplen as crowds pack Tuesday's board meeting. This comes after a motion was made last week to terminate him.