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.
Multiple 'swatting' calls prompt lockdowns at several South Florida schools
Authorities in South Florida responded to multiple calls reporting active shooters in schools Tuesday morning, but they all turned out to be fake reports.
Authorities in South Florida responded to multiple calls reporting active shooters in schools Tuesday morning, but they all turned out to be fake reports.
Schools in parts of Sarasota County reopen after Hurricane Ian
Kids in the Sarasota and Venice areas returned to classrooms Monday for the first time since Hurricane Ian hit the state nearly two weeks ago.
Kids in the Sarasota and Venice areas returned to classrooms Monday for the first time since Hurricane Ian hit the state nearly two weeks ago.
Student loan forgiveness eligibility scaled back; here's what you need to know
The Department of Education said last week that borrowers with federal student loans held by private banks would be ineligible for loan forgiveness unless they already consolidated their loans.
The Department of Education said last week that borrowers with federal student loans held by private banks would be ineligible for loan forgiveness unless they already consolidated their loans.
Pinellas school district sending skilled workers, supplies to Lee County to help repair damaged schools
A caravan of Pinellas County school employees drove to Lee County before sunrise Thursday to help the school district rebuild its schools that were damaged by Hurricane Ian. They included 18 skilled workers specializing in electrical work, plumbing, air conditioning, roofing and carpentry — bringing much-needed supplies and even 1,500 meals for people in need.
A caravan of Pinellas County school employees drove to Lee County before sunrise Thursday to help the school district rebuild its schools that were damaged by Hurricane Ian. They included 18 skilled workers specializing in electrical work, plumbing, air conditioning, roofing and carpentry — bringing much-needed supplies and even 1,500 meals for people in need.
NYU fires chemistry professor after students sign petition complaining that his class is too difficult
The professor reportedly said his students lost focus during the pandemic.
The professor reportedly said his students lost focus during the pandemic.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Two brothers have turned their love of reading into a mission to get under-served students books.