Tampa identical twins graduate top of class with identical GPAs
Identical twin brothers at Wharton High School in Tampa are being recognized for the incredible achievement of graduating as co-salutatorians with identical 9.12-grade point averages.
Identical twin brothers at Wharton High School in Tampa are being recognized for the incredible achievement of graduating as co-salutatorians with identical 9.12-grade point averages.
Duke investigating student’s graduation speech that mirrored 2014 Harvard speech
Duke’s student newspaper first reported the similarities, posting transcripts of both speeches.
Duke’s student newspaper first reported the similarities, posting transcripts of both speeches.
Pinellas school board interviews three candidates for next superintendent
In less than a week, Pinellas County parents and staff will know who the district's next superintendent will be.
In less than a week, Pinellas County parents and staff will know who the district's next superintendent will be.
Northeast High student becomes first from school's automotive program to become valedictorian
Caroline is the first student in Northeast High's automative program to become valedictorian. For her, the sky is the limit. Quite literally.
Caroline is the first student in Northeast High's automative program to become valedictorian. For her, the sky is the limit. Quite literally.
Indian River County guest reviewer flags the most issues in Florida math textbooks
A math textbook reviewer from Indian River County said her complaints to the school board about what some call critical race theory fell on deaf ears.
A math textbook reviewer from Indian River County said her complaints to the school board about what some call critical race theory fell on deaf ears.
Students at Texas college graduate debt-free after anonymous donor pays off school loans
Over 100 graduates at Wiley College, a historically Black college, were surprised with zero student loan debt during their commencement ceremony.
Over 100 graduates at Wiley College, a historically Black college, were surprised with zero student loan debt during their commencement ceremony.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Third graders at one south Phoenix elementary school will get a scholarship to college, thanks to a local organization.