'Hoax' bomb threat resurfaces online, forces temporary evacuation of Pasco County school
Students at Charles S. Rushe Middle School were allowed back into classrooms around 10 a.m. Wednesday after a “hoax bomb threat” forced a temporary evacuation on the first day of school, Pasco County officials said.
Students at Charles S. Rushe Middle School were allowed back into classrooms around 10 a.m. Wednesday after a “hoax bomb threat” forced a temporary evacuation on the first day of school, Pasco County officials said.
Transportation policy change forces some Pasco students to find their own way to school
A change to the Pasco County school district's transportation policy is forcing a lot of students to find their own transportation to school for the first time.
A change to the Pasco County school district's transportation policy is forcing a lot of students to find their own transportation to school for the first time.
Temple Terrace Library program helps jump start children's education
Libraries can start a child's love for learning at an early age, and local library's program is helping jump start children's education.
Libraries can start a child's love for learning at an early age, and local library's program is helping jump start children's education.
Bay Area districts still face teacher shortage as students head back to classroom
When it comes to teacher staffing in the Bay Area – Pinellas County schools is in the better position – with 113 teacher vacancies to fill. Pasco has 313 teacher vacancies, and as of last week, the Hillsborough school district had 620 vacancies.
When it comes to teacher staffing in the Bay Area – Pinellas County schools is in the better position – with 113 teacher vacancies to fill. Pasco has 313 teacher vacancies, and as of last week, the Hillsborough school district had 620 vacancies.
Teachers turn to online fundraising for back to school items paid for out-of-pocket
While teachers across Tampa Bay race to check items off their back to school lists, many of them are struggling more than ever to pay out of pocket and turning to online fundraisers for help.
While teachers across Tampa Bay race to check items off their back to school lists, many of them are struggling more than ever to pay out of pocket and turning to online fundraisers for help.
St. Pete high school unveils new exercise lab for students interested in fitness, medical fields
Lakewood High School students are getting a head start on careers in the fitness and medical field thanks to the school's Athletic Lifestyle Management Academy (ALMA). Tuesday, the school unveiled the program's new exercise lab made possible by their partnerships with Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital and Valor Fitness.
Lakewood High School students are getting a head start on careers in the fitness and medical field thanks to the school's Athletic Lifestyle Management Academy (ALMA). Tuesday, the school unveiled the program's new exercise lab made possible by their partnerships with Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital and Valor Fitness.
Hillsborough back to school event held for Cuban immigrants with 20,000 expected in classrooms this year
A record number of Cubans are leaving their country because of poverty and the political situation there. The Hillsborough County school district is planning for as many as 20,000 Cuban families to come to Tampa.
A record number of Cubans are leaving their country because of poverty and the political situation there. The Hillsborough County school district is planning for as many as 20,000 Cuban families to come to Tampa.
Young entrepreneur jamboree collects school supplies for students heading back to class
Two Bay Area nonprofits are making sure students have what they need to go back to school.
Two Bay Area nonprofits are making sure students have what they need to go back to school.
It's normal for kids to have back-to-school anxiety, here's how to help
With the first day of school set for Wednesday in most districts, child health experts say heading back to the classroom can trigger an upswing in anxiety in a lot of kids.
With the first day of school set for Wednesday in most districts, child health experts say heading back to the classroom can trigger an upswing in anxiety in a lot of kids.
Polk County middle, high schoolers to be randomly checked for weapons
Middle and high school students in Polk County are heading back to the classroom next week and will have to go through a new security check.
Middle and high school students in Polk County are heading back to the classroom next week and will have to go through a new security check.
New programs, incentives aim to recruit and retain educators as ‘burned out’ teachers pursue other professions
A Bay Area university is looking at creative ways to recruit teachers as many leave the profession to pursue other careers.
A Bay Area university is looking at creative ways to recruit teachers as many leave the profession to pursue other careers.
Hillsborough County short more than 600 teachers with a week left before school starts
Hillsborough County is short 680 teachers with just a week to go before the start of the school year. The superintendent said nearly 2,000 teachers have left the county over the past year for various reasons, ranging from retirement to burnout.
Hillsborough County is short 680 teachers with just a week to go before the start of the school year. The superintendent said nearly 2,000 teachers have left the county over the past year for various reasons, ranging from retirement to burnout.
Pinellas schools install ALERT system to decrease police response time in an emergency
Pinellas County schools already have mobile apps that act as panic buttons for school staff. now they're adding a new layer of protection to make sure officers can respond quickly.
Pinellas County schools already have mobile apps that act as panic buttons for school staff. now they're adding a new layer of protection to make sure officers can respond quickly.
Florida still needs 9,000 teachers before students return
According to the Florida Education Association, districts across the state are still looking to hire a total of about 9,000 teachers with the first day of school scheduled for August 10 in most districts.
According to the Florida Education Association, districts across the state are still looking to hire a total of about 9,000 teachers with the first day of school scheduled for August 10 in most districts.
Some school districts will raise meal prices with federal waivers gone
USDA waivers that allowed free school meals during the height of COVID-19 have ended, meaning most schools will return to free, reduced or paid meal options.
USDA waivers that allowed free school meals during the height of COVID-19 have ended, meaning most schools will return to free, reduced or paid meal options.
Haines City High School reaches full capacity, no longer enrolling new students
The district recently sent a letter to parents notifying them the school is at capacity and can't accept any new students for the upcoming school year, which begins August 10.
The district recently sent a letter to parents notifying them the school is at capacity and can't accept any new students for the upcoming school year, which begins August 10.
2,000 more backpacks given away at second Manatee back-to-school event
Cars lined up by the hundreds for a back-to-school giveaway Wednesday in Manatee County. The summer's first giveaway event got such a massive response, organizers had to plan a second one fast.
Cars lined up by the hundreds for a back-to-school giveaway Wednesday in Manatee County. The summer's first giveaway event got such a massive response, organizers had to plan a second one fast.
Busch Gardens summer camp brings kids face-to-face with exciting animals
Kids can enjoy all the fun rides and attractions at Busch Gardens while also being inspired by zoologists during day and overnight resident camps.
Kids can enjoy all the fun rides and attractions at Busch Gardens while also being inspired by zoologists during day and overnight resident camps.
Hillsborough teachers, staff trained in mental health awareness ahead of new school year
Given the high and sometimes deadly stakes of students having mental health breakdowns, the district mandates the training for all 25,000 employees.
Given the high and sometimes deadly stakes of students having mental health breakdowns, the district mandates the training for all 25,000 employees.
Tampa woman, Hillsborough High student team up to stock local schools with menstrual products
As students head back to school, a Tampa woman teamed up with a Hillsborough High student to tackle a seldom discussed problem in schools: Access to menstrual products.
As students head back to school, a Tampa woman teamed up with a Hillsborough High student to tackle a seldom discussed problem in schools: Access to menstrual products.