DeSantis signs law requiring lessons on 'victims of commmunism' in Florida schools
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law requiring all public schools to observe "Victims of Communism Day" each year. “We want to make sure that every year folks in Florida, but particularly our students, will learn about the evils of communism," the governor said.
Hillsborough County student with record GPA receives college diploma weeks before finishing high school
A Gaither High School senior who set the Hillsborough County Schools grade point average record received his college diploma weeks before finishing high school.
Notes on Florida math textbooks reveal why some were sent back to publishers
Nearly 6,000 pages of notes taken by teachers and curriculum coordinators around Florida revealed why certain textbooks were sent back to publishers for further revisions.
Education Department cancels $6.8B in student loans for over 113K in public service
The Education Department said it has canceled $6.8 billion in student debt for more than 113,000 borrowers working in public service jobs, such as teaching, the military or nonprofits.
Florida teacher says she was fired after discussing sexual orientation with middle school students
A Florida teacher says she revealed her sexual identity to her students only after she was asked, adding that "a lot of kids" came up to her and told her they were non-binary, bisexual, or gay. "A discussion happened in class and because of that, now I’m fired."
Mental health mobile response team has positive impact during first year in Hillsborough County schools
District leaders increased mental health services for Hillsborough County school students this year. Noticing the impact of COVID-19, the district added an additional 100 therapists and invested $1.4 million to create a mental health mobile response unit.
Hillsborough, Pasco voters to decide on tax referendum to support public schools
Voters in Pasco and Hillsborough counties will get to decide if they want to pay a millage tax to support public schools after county commissioners for both counties approved the measure this week.
USF's oldest Spring graduate hopes to help others after son's death
A 68-year-old Bradenton mother will graduate from nursing school Saturday to find a way to help others after her son died suddenly from meningitis.
Academy Prep Center of Tampa continues long history of impacting Ybor City youth
The school is housed in the same building as the former V.M. Ybor Grammar School which operated from 1908 until 1961, when it shut down.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2022: Freebies and deals offered for educators
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-May 6, 2022, a special week dedicated to honoring those who lend their passion and skills to educating America’s children.
Lealman Innovation Academy students celebrate first-ever prom
Wearing elegant tuxedos and gowns, students at Lealman Innovation Academy danced the night away at the school's first-ever prom. Students were challenged to get graduation and attendance rates up, and their reward to exceeding their goal was a night they'll never forget.
Pasco bus drivers demand better pay as negotiations continue with school district
Pasco School bus drivers held a rally outside district headquarters on Land O' Lakes Boulevard Friday, demanding better pay as negotiations between their union and district leaders continued.
State Senator Manny Diaz appointed Florida's next education commissioner
Following through on a recommendation from Gov. Ron DeSantis, the State Board of Education on Friday appointed Sen. Manny Diaz Jr. as Florida’s next education commissioner.
63 college scholarships given to 3rd graders at Phoenix elementary school
Third graders at one south Phoenix elementary school will get a scholarship to college, thanks to a local organization.
MOSI offering 100+ STEAM-based camps this summer for youth
The Museum of Science and Industry, MOSI, in Tampa is gearing up for a summer of science adventures.
Free books delivered to Florida students thanks to massive influx of donations
Research shows 88% of high schoolers who don't graduate were struggling to read in third grade. A free book delivery program in Florida aims to turn the tide on literacy.
Pinellas County Schools adjust start times for 12 schools
A dozen schools in Pinellas County will be adjusting their bell schedules in the fall as the district says it currently has too many routes and not enough bus drivers, which causes students to be late to class.
Harvard atones for university's ties to slavery, pledges $100M to research
Harvard, the nation’s oldest and wealthiest college, is the latest among a growing number of U.S. schools attempting to confront their involvement with slavery and also make amends for it.
University professors unhappy by Florida Gov. DeSantis' attempt to hold faculty 'accountable'
College and university professors are unhappy with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' attempt to hold faculty "accountable" by imposing a review every five-years for tenured professors.
Bay area school districts left in the dark after selected math textbooks were rejected by state
Despite newly released examples of objectionable content, school districts across the Bay Area said they're still in the dark over why some of their selected math textbooks for the 2022-23 school year were rejected by the state.