Education

The Florida Department of Education provided examples of what it calls “problematic elements” in recently reviewed math textbooks.

The Legislature formally sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis a controversial bill that would restrict the way race-related issues can be taught in schools and in workplace training.

A West Tampa Elementary School teacher said creating an “Affirmation Station” in her classroom this year has been a game-changer.

J.J. Corbett's name is now on the media center at Union Academy Middle School, serving as a reminder for future generations to live a life of service and heroism.

While the program is about 10 years old, Wednesday, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor announced this work, will no longer be solely volunteer.

In a 4-3 vote, the Hillsborough County School Board agreed to add a referendum to the August primary ballot that will ask voters to increase their property taxes in order to raise teachers' salaries.

Jeremiah Daniels, IV may technically be the second in his class, but he made history as the first African American male to be named salutatorian at Boca Ciega High School. 

Manatee Technical College is working to put students looking for a career change on the fast track to success. Many of the future employees' careers were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Reasons for rejecting textbooks included references to Critical Race Theory (CRT), inclusions of Common Core and the unsolicited addition of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in mathematics," a news release from the Florida Department of Education said. But the news release did not provide examples or details on why the books were rejected.

A $14 million gift to the University of South Florida may bring new companies and jobs in financial technology – aka fintech – to the Bay Area. Leaders at the school say the gift is "transformational."

The Florida Department of Education rejected 41% of mathematics textbooks submitted for use in the state's public schools, citing critical race theory and other issues with the texts. The rejection rate was the highest in the state's history.

Tapping into the potential future workforce takes some creativity. Having cool tools to work with always helps. Florida Construction Career Day gives high school seniors an opportunity to learn what happens in the construction industry in a hands-on way.

Children with autism who may often fall behind or lose interest in a school environment are blossoming at a St. Petersburg non-profit.

It's no secret that Tampa Bay has billions of dollars in construction projects lined up over the next decade. Industry professionals say creating a workforce pipeline is going to be critical. That's where Tampa Bay Construction Career Day comes in.

Thousands of students in Pasco County who currently take the bus will need to find another way to school next fall. 

Two local teachers were surprised with a Milken Educator Award for their role in helping students learn.

The Center for Medical Simulation and Innovative Education is designed to give doctors and nurses learning experiences in a truly immersive atmosphere but with mock patients.