President Biden weighs extending student loan payment pause beyond August 31
The White House said that President Biden is deliberating whether to extend the pause on federal student loan payments beyond Aug. 31 and forgive a portion of student debt per borrower.
The White House said that President Biden is deliberating whether to extend the pause on federal student loan payments beyond Aug. 31 and forgive a portion of student debt per borrower.
New opt-in system keeps 16 books off Polk County school shelves
The first day of school in Polk County is two weeks away, and 16 books will no longer be on public school library shelves. Parents will have the say on what titles their children can check out and read.
The first day of school in Polk County is two weeks away, and 16 books will no longer be on public school library shelves. Parents will have the say on what titles their children can check out and read.
Hillsborough schools faces staffing crisis ahead of new school year
School district officials in Hillsborough County recruited potential applicants at a job fair on Tuesday. This comes as the school system faces a staffing crisis with the first day of school quickly approaching.
School district officials in Hillsborough County recruited potential applicants at a job fair on Tuesday. This comes as the school system faces a staffing crisis with the first day of school quickly approaching.
Several Florida school boards sued over state's gender identity and sexual orientation law
A new federal lawsuit filed by Florida parents and students seeks to block several school boards from carrying out the state's new law that prohibits instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in Kindergarten through 3rd-grade classrooms.
A new federal lawsuit filed by Florida parents and students seeks to block several school boards from carrying out the state's new law that prohibits instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in Kindergarten through 3rd-grade classrooms.
USF hopes to fill diversity gap in STEM industry by launching new program to educate children
Programming, IT, and engineering are among the hottest jobs in Tampa Bay, but there’s a diversity gap in who fills those positions. A new USF program looks to fill it by educating minority children and girls in local schools about the STEM industry.
Programming, IT, and engineering are among the hottest jobs in Tampa Bay, but there’s a diversity gap in who fills those positions. A new USF program looks to fill it by educating minority children and girls in local schools about the STEM industry.
Doctors urge caution as COVID-19 cases rise ahead of school year
Doctors said with less than a month until the kids return to the classroom, now is the time to prepare, especially as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
Doctors said with less than a month until the kids return to the classroom, now is the time to prepare, especially as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
'Protecting our students’ freedom to learn': Crist endorses slate of Florida school board candidates
Among the seven endorsements are a current Hillsborough County board member, as well as three Bay Area hopefuls from Polk, Pinellas, and Hillsborough counties.
Among the seven endorsements are a current Hillsborough County board member, as well as three Bay Area hopefuls from Polk, Pinellas, and Hillsborough counties.
Civics 'academies' at 3 Florida colleges will prepare students for government jobs, DeSantis says
The programs at Florida State College at Jacksonville, Polk State College and Broward College will include courses in public-service leadership, careers and communication and apprenticeships with local and state agencies, a news release from the governor’s office said.
The programs at Florida State College at Jacksonville, Polk State College and Broward College will include courses in public-service leadership, careers and communication and apprenticeships with local and state agencies, a news release from the governor’s office said.
Volunteers stuff more than 30,000 backpacks with supplies ahead of upcoming school year
On Saturday, 500 volunteers gathered at Amalie Arena for the "Big Backpack Build," to stuff more than 30,000 bags with school supplies ahead of the Back-to-School Bash at Raymond James Stadium on August 6.
On Saturday, 500 volunteers gathered at Amalie Arena for the "Big Backpack Build," to stuff more than 30,000 bags with school supplies ahead of the Back-to-School Bash at Raymond James Stadium on August 6.
Bay Area school trains mobile RV techs to become entrepreneurs
Students at a Pinellas County school are learning more than just tools of the trade, they are learning how to run their own business.
Students at a Pinellas County school are learning more than just tools of the trade, they are learning how to run their own business.
Hillsborough County civics teacher makes history by winning prestigious award
While public schools are out on summer break, one Hillsborough County civics teacher is making some history of his own.
While public schools are out on summer break, one Hillsborough County civics teacher is making some history of his own.
DeSantis focuses on education agenda during inaugural conservative summit in Tampa
Gov. Ron DeSantis focused on his education agenda as he addressed the Moms for Liberty National Summit in Tampa, emphasizing the "significant impact" school board elections have on families.
Gov. Ron DeSantis focused on his education agenda as he addressed the Moms for Liberty National Summit in Tampa, emphasizing the "significant impact" school board elections have on families.
Hillsborough County public schools rank high among top performing districts within Florida
Hillsborough County families and teachers have quite a bit to be proud of as newly-released school grades show schools across the district made major improvements.
Hillsborough County families and teachers have quite a bit to be proud of as newly-released school grades show schools across the district made major improvements.
Brooker Elementary teacher publishes first book in "Toddler Tales" series
A Bay Area educator recently added published author to her resume with the first of what will become the "Toddler Tales" series.
A Bay Area educator recently added published author to her resume with the first of what will become the "Toddler Tales" series.
Federal judge allows educators, student to challenge Florida's law restricting race instruction
A federal judge has ruled that a university professor, two teachers and a student can move forward with their challenge to a new Florida law that restricts the way race-related concepts can be taught in classrooms and workplace training, dubbed by Gov. DeSantis as the "Stop WOKE Act."
A federal judge has ruled that a university professor, two teachers and a student can move forward with their challenge to a new Florida law that restricts the way race-related concepts can be taught in classrooms and workplace training, dubbed by Gov. DeSantis as the "Stop WOKE Act."
As inflation soars, back-to-school giveaway lightens load for Manatee parents
As local families plan their back-to-school shopping trips, price hikes have some of them crunching the numbers a little harder, adding stress to the annual spending spree. Wednesday night, parents and kids in Bradenton got a little relief with free backpacks, supplies, health screenings and a night of fun at the museum.
As local families plan their back-to-school shopping trips, price hikes have some of them crunching the numbers a little harder, adding stress to the annual spending spree. Wednesday night, parents and kids in Bradenton got a little relief with free backpacks, supplies, health screenings and a night of fun at the museum.
Children’s library on wheels hopes to combat ‘summer learning loss’ by giving away 10,000 books
A school bus filled with books is rolling through the Bay Area giving away thousands of publications to children.
A school bus filled with books is rolling through the Bay Area giving away thousands of publications to children.
Biden administration wants Florida students to file discrimination complaints regarding state's new LGBTQ law
The White House is encouraging Florida students and parents to file complaints with the US Department of Education's civil rights office if they think they are being discriminated against due to the state's new law that restricts instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools.
The White House is encouraging Florida students and parents to file complaints with the US Department of Education's civil rights office if they think they are being discriminated against due to the state's new law that restricts instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools.
Challenges to Florida's new race instruction law continue as 'Stop WOKE Act' takes effect
As a new Florida state law dubbed the “Stop WOKE Act” took effect Friday, businesses and a university professor continued battling to block its restrictions on how race-related concepts can be addressed in workplace training and schools. They argue that the law violates First Amendment rights.
As a new Florida state law dubbed the “Stop WOKE Act” took effect Friday, businesses and a university professor continued battling to block its restrictions on how race-related concepts can be addressed in workplace training and schools. They argue that the law violates First Amendment rights.
Veteran working toward doctorate at USF honored as Tillman Scholar
A local veteran working toward his doctoral degree at the University of South Florida is the only student from a public university in Florida, and one of just 60 people across the country, to be honored as a 2022 Tillman Scholar.
A local veteran working toward his doctoral degree at the University of South Florida is the only student from a public university in Florida, and one of just 60 people across the country, to be honored as a 2022 Tillman Scholar.