‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After choking death of teen with special needs, parents seek clarity on staff response at Riverview High
After an 18-year-old with cerebral palsy died after choking at school, the school wrote in a report that the girl had a seizure. Her parents hope the school will provide clarity around what happened and the staff response, in order to prevent another tragedy.
After an 18-year-old with cerebral palsy died after choking at school, the school wrote in a report that the girl had a seizure. Her parents hope the school will provide clarity around what happened and the staff response, in order to prevent another tragedy.
Affirmative action in jeopardy after Supreme Court justices raise doubts
The survival of affirmative action in higher education appeared to be in serious trouble Monday at a conservative-dominated Supreme Court after hours of debate over vexing questions of race.
The survival of affirmative action in higher education appeared to be in serious trouble Monday at a conservative-dominated Supreme Court after hours of debate over vexing questions of race.
Fragrance and flavor research company looks to Florida Poly for top talent
Florida Polytechnic University set out to draw in big tech companies with world-class STEM programs and graduates in Polk County. Now, Florida Poly has landed its first big firm, with hopes that more will follow.
Florida Polytechnic University set out to draw in big tech companies with world-class STEM programs and graduates in Polk County. Now, Florida Poly has landed its first big firm, with hopes that more will follow.
EPA awarding nearly $1 billion to schools for electric buses
Only about 1% of the nation’s 480,000 school buses were electric as of last year. Funding comes from the federal Clean School Bus Program, which includes $5 billion from the bipartisan infrastructure law.
Only about 1% of the nation’s 480,000 school buses were electric as of last year. Funding comes from the federal Clean School Bus Program, which includes $5 billion from the bipartisan infrastructure law.
Hillsborough County earns top scores on nation’s report card, despite nationwide drop
Despite those nationwide declines, Hillsborough County school leaders said fourth grade students in the district obtained the highest scores in reading and math, leading the way among 26 large urban school districts across the country.
Despite those nationwide declines, Hillsborough County school leaders said fourth grade students in the district obtained the highest scores in reading and math, leading the way among 26 large urban school districts across the country.
US math scores drop to lowest levels ever recorded during pandemic, report says
Findings from the “nation’s report card,” the first since 2019, showed the pandemic spared no state or region as it caused historic learning setbacks for America’s children.
Findings from the “nation’s report card,” the first since 2019, showed the pandemic spared no state or region as it caused historic learning setbacks for America’s children.
Student loan forgiveness: 22 million people have applied for relief, Biden says
Biden said more than half of the people eligible for student loan relief have submitted their applications in the week since the website went live.
Biden said more than half of the people eligible for student loan relief have submitted their applications in the week since the website went live.
Florida teachers affected by Hurricane Ian to get $2M in disaster aid, governor says
Teachers in six counties hit hard by Hurricane Ian are slated to receive $2 million from the Florida Disaster Fund, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday.
Teachers in six counties hit hard by Hurricane Ian are slated to receive $2 million from the Florida Disaster Fund, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday.
Full repairs to Sarasota County schools could take months
Sarasota County school leaders said they’ve come a long way to get all schools open this week after Hurricane Ian, but full repairs could take months.
Sarasota County school leaders said they’ve come a long way to get all schools open this week after Hurricane Ian, but full repairs could take months.
8-year-old boy saves choking classmate: ‘My dad taught me’
Garrett Brown said he knew exactly what to do when he saw his classmate choking during lunch.
Garrett Brown said he knew exactly what to do when he saw his classmate choking during lunch.
Hillsborough school board approves new mascot at Chamberlain High
School board members in Hillsborough County are approved a new logo and mascot at Chamberlain High. The former Chamberlain Chiefs will officially become the Chamberlain Storm.
School board members in Hillsborough County are approved a new logo and mascot at Chamberlain High. The former Chamberlain Chiefs will officially become the Chamberlain Storm.
How to apply for student loan debt forgiveness
Wondering how to get the ball rolling on your student loan forgiveness? Here is the information you need to know.
Wondering how to get the ball rolling on your student loan forgiveness? Here is the information you need to know.
Student loan forgiveness website launches in test mode — applications available ‘periodically’
Applications for federal student loan relief are live on the government’s student aid website — sort of.
Applications for federal student loan relief are live on the government’s student aid website — sort of.
North Port schools prepare to reopen after Hurricane Ian
Crews are working hard to ensure North Port schools that were hit hard by Hurricane Ian are ready for students to return to class on Monday.
Crews are working hard to ensure North Port schools that were hit hard by Hurricane Ian are ready for students to return to class on Monday.
St. Petersburg College celebrates 95 years
For 95 years, St. Petersburg College has provided a quality college education for Bay Area residents.
For 95 years, St. Petersburg College has provided a quality college education for Bay Area residents.