Kids with disabilities facing off-the-record school suspensions
Advocates say schools increasingly are removing children with disabilities from the classroom because of behavior issues related to their disability but are not recording the actions.
Polk County schools will reopen after 5-day closure due to Hurricane Ian
Polk County schools will reopen Tuesday, October 4, after closing ahead of Hurricane Ian. Polk Superintendent Frederick Reid said power has been restored to all schools in the county and clean up is complete.
Hardee County public schools closed until further notice
Schools in Hardee County are closed indefinitely in the wake of Hurricane Ian.
Sarasota County schools closed until further notice
The Sarasota County school system says all public schools are closed, until further notice, due to Hurricane Ian.
Kids with head lice shouldn’t be sent home from school, new AAP guidance says
The American Academy of Pediatrics says a head lice diagnosis is neither a health hazard nor a sign of poor hygiene, and children should not miss school because of it.
Indiana teen 'only student in the world' to ace AP Calculus exam
“I felt pretty confident knowing that I knew what to do on the test," Felix Zhang said.
Kentucky teacher says snake, mouse fell from classroom ceilings: ‘Another day living the dream'
A baby rat snake allegedly fell from ceiling at Henry Clay High School in Lexington, Kentucky.
Cert Up Tampa aims to train underserved communities for higher paying jobs
Cert Up Tampa is the latest push to train people for high paying jobs in the Tampa area. It's targeting underserved communities in East Tampa, Central Park and Ybor City.
School district works to keep up with growth of Manatee County
As Manatee County continues to grow, the school district wants to make sure there's enough room for current and future students.
New collaboration pays off at USF and MacDill Air Force Base
The University of South Florida and MacDill Air Force Base have more in common than you might think. Now, there's a new collaboration in the works that may benefit both.
Hillsborough County Boys & Girls Club expands after-school programs
After-school programs for elementary school children can be expensive and hard to find. The Boys & Girls Club just made it easier.
Teacher saves student choking on almond, says ‘mama bear’ instinct kicked in
The scary moment in the third-grade classroom happened just days after the school year started.
Hillsborough school district launches new app to help parents track kids' buses
The Hillsborough County School district launched a new cell phone app Monday that will help parents track their kids' buses.
Brothers share their love of reading with under-served students
Two brothers have turned their love of reading into a mission to get under-served students books.
Professor comforts student’s crying baby while teaching class
The South Carolina math professor stepped in to hold a student’s baby so she could participate in class without distractions.
Student loan forgiveness: DeSantis, Republican governors call on Biden to withdraw plan 'immediately'
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has joined twenty-one other Republican governors in calling for President Joe Biden to take back his student loan forgiveness plan that they say will end up costing taxpayers billions of dollars.
Manatee County teachers to receive salary increase as other districts continue negotiations
Starting pay for Manatee County teachers is about to increase from less than $53,000 a year to more than $55,000 -- becoming one of the highest starting salary for teachers in Florida.
Pasco County school leaders will remove 'safe space' stickers from campuses to comply with Florida law
Pasco County school officials are removing their “safe space” stickers across the district. It’s a move that many are concerned will be harmful to the LGBTQ community, but Superintendent Kurt Browning said his hands are tied.
Florida schools not required to incorporate 9/11 curriculum in classrooms
Governor Ron DeSantis addressed nearly 2,000 people on Sunday at a 9/11 memorial service, where he pushed the importance of teaching 9/11 in classrooms across Florida and across the country.
Hillsborough County school boundary changes a focus in first of several town hall meetings
The Hillsborough County School District will hold a series of virtual town hall meetings this week to discuss possible changes to school boundaries.