Education

A Tampa teen started a non-profit during the pandemic to ensure her classmates had access to feminine products.

The Manatee County School District is reviewing 30 books that have been removed from school libraries after they were submitted by three community members.  

Hillsborough County school leaders announced revisions to the timeline for a decision on potential school boundary changes.

A University of Tampa spokesman says faculty are holding discussions about the increasingly prevalent artificial intelligence (AI) technology called ChatGPT and how to deal with it.

Southeastern University is looking to reel in the best anglers it can find for its new bass fishing team.

The College Board says it plans to release the framework for its pilot AP American Studies course on the first day of Black History Month after Florida officials rejected the curriculum and Gov. Ron Desantis made accusations that it aimed to indoctrinate students with ideologies not allowed in Florida schools.

The number of families struggling to make ends meet continues to grow exasperated by a lack of the affordable housing.

In an effort to ensure compliance with Florida’s new school book rules, some Manatee County teachers say they’ve had to physically cover up or block access to classroom bookshelves.

A multi-trade contracting business welcomed a fresh class of apprentices from across the country to its new location in St. Petersburg. The apprenticeship program at Power Design, Inc. takes on-the-job training to a new level, giving would-be students a full ride to a fast-tracked career path.

A Citrus County school is at risk of closing next year because of necessary repairs that need to be made. 

Gov. Ron DeSantis says his administration is rejecting an AP African American studies course because he says it pushes a political agenda: "We want education, not indoctrination." But one of the authors mentioned by the state is accusing the governor of doing the same thing: “Is Ron DeSantis claiming that Florida students are unable to formulate their own opinions?”

Faith leaders from across the state are coming together to fight against Florida’s proposal to reject an AP African American studies course.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday called for another round of teacher pay hikes, while taking aim at teachers unions and calling for partisan elections and stricter term limits for school-board members.

There’s a member of Jessica Gormley’s kindergarten class at Bay Crest Elementary School that’s helping students with reading, writing, arithmetic and responsibility. 

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration has blocked a new Advanced Placement course on African American studies from being taught in high schools, saying it violates state law and is historically inaccurate. Education officials did not specify what content the state found objectionable, but said, “As presented, the content of this course is inexplicably contrary to Florida law and significantly lacks educational value.”

The first-ever Joe Rizzo Learner & Leader Award has been awarded to a leader in the Hillsborough County education system.

A special education teacher at Nina Harris Exceptional Student Education Center in Pinellas Park is getting national attention.

Florida’s top education officials on Wednesday approved a rule to carry out a new state law requiring school-library employees to complete training sessions as part of an effort to increase scrutiny of library books and instructional materials.

The State College of Florida (SCF) is working hard to reverse the shortage of nurses in Florida. They're growing their nursing program with the help from local hospitals and organizations.