Bay Area student entrepreneurs compete for grant money, chance to pitch idea to ‘Shark Tank’ investor
The next new app that you download may be developed by a few high school students from the Bay Area.
The next new app that you download may be developed by a few high school students from the Bay Area.
Parrish High: 4th student arrested for false shooting tip, 3 arrested for TikToks depicting mass shootings
Four students in Manatee County have been arrested in the last two days in connection to school threats, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Four students in Manatee County have been arrested in the last two days in connection to school threats, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Extraordinary Ordinaries: Corpus Christi Catholic teacher helps students find meaning through music
For the music teacher at Corpus Christi Catholic School in Temple Terrace, it's pretty easy for middle schoolers to buy into the guitar and ukulele.
For the music teacher at Corpus Christi Catholic School in Temple Terrace, it's pretty easy for middle schoolers to buy into the guitar and ukulele.
FHSAA to discuss eliminating Florida high school athlete menstrual history questions
The Florida High School Athletic Association's board of directors scheduled an emergency meeting Thursday to discuss the health forms student-athletes must complete to participate in high school sports. An updated version - without questions about the student's menstrual cycles - will be up for a vote.
The Florida High School Athletic Association's board of directors scheduled an emergency meeting Thursday to discuss the health forms student-athletes must complete to participate in high school sports. An updated version - without questions about the student's menstrual cycles - will be up for a vote.
Parrish Community High evacuated after multiple bomb threats; investigators work to track source
Students and staff at Parrish Community High School were evacuated from the building Tuesday morning after officials received two bomb threats. Since February 1, school officials say they've received four bomb threats against the school that have not been credible.
Students and staff at Parrish Community High School were evacuated from the building Tuesday morning after officials received two bomb threats. Since February 1, school officials say they've received four bomb threats against the school that have not been credible.
Florida senators back instruction on social media literacy
A proposal that would require the Florida Department of Education to make instruction on "social media safety" available for students began advancing Tuesday in the Senate.
A proposal that would require the Florida Department of Education to make instruction on "social media safety" available for students began advancing Tuesday in the Senate.
USDA targets sugar, sodium in new proposed nutrition standards for school meals
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
USDA proposes changes to nutrition standards in school cafeterias
The US Department of Agriculture has proposed new nutrition standards for school meals, targeting sugar and sodium.
The US Department of Agriculture has proposed new nutrition standards for school meals, targeting sugar and sodium.
Letter from Florida House speaker demands answers after content challenge on book in school in Hillsborough
Florida House Speaker Paul Renner put the Hillsborough County School District on notice with a letter demanding information about how the district reviews books facing content challenges.
Florida House Speaker Paul Renner put the Hillsborough County School District on notice with a letter demanding information about how the district reviews books facing content challenges.
‘This is real’: Sesame Street’s first Black woman puppeteer fills ‘impactful’ role
Megan Piphus Peace never dreamed she'd be working on the same set she watched as a child — and inspiring young Black girls to pursue their passions.
Megan Piphus Peace never dreamed she'd be working on the same set she watched as a child — and inspiring young Black girls to pursue their passions.
Gov. DeSantis proposes $1B in teacher salary funding under new budget
Unveiling a record $115 billion state budget proposal on Wednesday, Florida Gov.
Unveiling a record $115 billion state budget proposal on Wednesday, Florida Gov.
'Digital fentanyl': TikTok is 'addicting' for children, should be banned in schools, Florida official says
Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis called TikTok "useless" and in a statement said that Florida schools should take a stand against the application.
Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis called TikTok "useless" and in a statement said that Florida schools should take a stand against the application.
AP African American Studies course: Read the College Board's new course framework and topics
The College Board released its new framework on Wednesday for its AP African American Studies course, which came under scrutiny after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration blocked parts of the coursework claiming it violated state law and was historically inaccurate.
The College Board released its new framework on Wednesday for its AP African American Studies course, which came under scrutiny after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration blocked parts of the coursework claiming it violated state law and was historically inaccurate.
Former state Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran named interim president for New College of Florida
A revamped New College of Florida Board of Trustees on Tuesday quickly shook up leadership at the small liberal-arts school, removing President Patricia Okker and replacing her on an interim basis with former state Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran.
A revamped New College of Florida Board of Trustees on Tuesday quickly shook up leadership at the small liberal-arts school, removing President Patricia Okker and replacing her on an interim basis with former state Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran.
Pennsylvania school district's police K-9 included in yearbook photos
A school district in Pennsylvania made sure everyone was included in the yearbook — and that even included their K-9.
A school district in Pennsylvania made sure everyone was included in the yearbook — and that even included their K-9.
DeSantis-appointed trustees, higher education reform bill will overhaul New College of Florida
One new trustee says Gov. DeSantis wants what he calls "institutional recapture," which would move the New College of Florida away from diversity, equity and inclusion programs and teaching of critical race theory.
One new trustee says Gov. DeSantis wants what he calls "institutional recapture," which would move the New College of Florida away from diversity, equity and inclusion programs and teaching of critical race theory.
West Virginia advances mandate to display ‘In God We Trust’ in schools
Republican Sen. Mike Azinger, who introduced the bill, says he wants to give students something to look up to and to tell them it's okay to “say God” in school. The bill requires that the phrase appears in an area in each school building.
Republican Sen. Mike Azinger, who introduced the bill, says he wants to give students something to look up to and to tell them it's okay to “say God” in school. The bill requires that the phrase appears in an area in each school building.
Hillsborough County student launches dispenser program to increase access to menstrual products at school
A Tampa teen started a non-profit during the pandemic to ensure her classmates had access to feminine products.
A Tampa teen started a non-profit during the pandemic to ensure her classmates had access to feminine products.
Manatee County School District's book battle continues
The Manatee County School District is reviewing 30 books that have been removed from school libraries after they were submitted by three community members.
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 school leaders delay school boundary decision, update timeline
Hillsborough County school leaders announced revisions to the timeline for a decision on potential school boundary changes.
Hillsborough County school leaders announced revisions to the timeline for a decision on potential school boundary changes.