Sarasota schools superintendent says he ‘accepts’ separation from district following motion to terminate
Sarasota County Schools Superintendent Dr. Brennan Asplen has agreed to a separation from the district after a board member made a motion to terminate him last week.
Outstanding educators in Hillsborough County get surprise visit from superintendent
Superintendent of Schools Addison Davis surprised 13 educators with the news that they are among 700 finalists for the district's top awards: Teacher of the Year, Ida S. Baker Diversity Educator of the Year and Instructional Support Employee of the Year.
New majority on Sarasota County school board looks to remove superintendent
Following the November election, the new Sarasota County school board has a solid majority of conservatives who said they would address the concerns of parents who felt neglected by the previous board.
Biden to extend pause on federal student loan payments through June 2023
President Joe Biden is announcing that his administration will extend the pause on federal student loan payments while the White House fights a legal battle to save his plan to cancel portions of the debt.
Federal judge blocks DeSantis-backed Stop WOKE Act, calling it 'positively dystopian'
Calling the state’s approach "positively dystopian," a federal judge on Thursday blocked a Florida law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that restricts the way race-related concepts can be taught in universities.
Student loan forgiveness: What to know if you've applied for relief
President Joe Biden’s plan to provide up to $20,000 in federal student loan forgiveness has been blocked by two federal courts. So what happens now?
Biden administration to ask Supreme Court to reinstate student loan forgiveness plan
The Biden administration plans to ask the Supreme Court to reinstate the president’s student debt cancellation plan, according to a legal filing.
New sex education curriculum draws pushback from Hillsborough County parents
A new sex education curriculum is getting some pushback from Hillsborough County parents. A petition with thousands of signatures opposing the curriculum prompted a school district special hearing.
STEM program focused on animatronics launches at two Manatee County middle schools
The STEM program called "Education through Imagination" is officially being offered as an elective at two Manatee County middle schools. It allows students to create their own animatronics in the classroom.
UCF researchers could develop the cure for hydrogen leak that grounded Artemis 1
Scientists at the University of Central Florida are working to create a composite material that they hope will prevent scrubs like the one that happened Sept. 3 on the Artemis launchpad because of a hydrogen leak.
Remains of 14 Revolutionary War soldiers excavated at South Carolina battlefield site
The Revolutionary War soldiers were killed during the Battle of Camden on Aug. 16, 1780.
Biden's student loan forgiveness plan on hold following appeals court decision
President Joe Biden’s plan to forgive student loan debt for millions of borrowers lost another battle in court on Monday when a federal appeals court panel agreed to a preliminary injunction halting the program while an appeal plays out.
Pinellas County may turn an old school into affordable housing for teachers
Schools across the country are doing what they can to keep teachers, even building apartments, and Pinellas County Schools looks to do the same with an existing building to help its teachers.
Bible verse painted on paid parking spot at Pasco County school isn’t a violation, officials say
A teacher's form of religious expression on school grounds is not sitting right with some staff. It involves her parking space which she personalized by painting a Bible verse on it something Pasco County Schools says they have no problem with.
Biden’s student loan forgiveness program struck down by Texas federal judge
President Joe Biden’s plan, announced in August, would cancel $10,000 in student loan debt for those making less than $125,000 or households with less than $250,000 in income.
‘We need to be civil’: Pasco County Schools proposes conduct policies for parents, staff after heated events
In some cases, passionate parents can get heated when addressing concerns with their child’s school and depending on how staff responds it could mean legal trouble for the district. It's why Pasco County Schools is proposing two new policies for addressing these types of scenarios.
UPS driver loses SAT tests belonging to Texas students
Dozens of students may be forced to retake an exam used in college admissions after their original tests were lost in transit.
Tampa organization helps women reach their full potential through untraditional jobs
A Tampa organization is helping women pursue their non-traditional career goals through educational grants.
Hillsborough school district invites families to ZooTampa to explore magnet school options
Hillsborough County parents and students have a unique chance to get some face time with exotic animals at ZooTampa, all while exploring the school district's magnet schools and career and technical education opportunities.
More records given to family of Riverview High student with special needs after choking death
New information is coming to light about what happened to a Riverview High School senior who died after her parents said she choked on a meatball at school. Records the district released to the family Tuesday reveal what happened in those frantic moments and how staff members responded.