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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Here's who qualifies for student loan forgiveness under Biden administration's new changes
The U.S. Department of Education announced new changes this week that will bring borrowers closer to student loan forgiveness. Here’s who is eligible.
The U.S. Department of Education announced new changes this week that will bring borrowers closer to student loan forgiveness. Here’s who is eligible.
State leaders provide examples of 'problematic' material in rejected math textbooks
The Florida Department of Education provided examples of what it calls “problematic elements” in recently reviewed math textbooks.
The Florida Department of Education provided examples of what it calls “problematic elements” in recently reviewed math textbooks.
Florida race-related instruction bill goes to governor's desk
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.
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.
West Tampa Elementary teacher helps students gain confidence with new 'Affirmation Station'
A West Tampa Elementary School teacher said creating an “Affirmation Station” in her classroom this year has been a game-changer.
A West Tampa Elementary School teacher said creating an “Affirmation Station” in her classroom this year has been a game-changer.
Teen with Down syndrome allowed to stay in school longer to graduate despite age
Emily Pennington, 18, desperately wanted to graduate with her class next year, but the school board wouldn’t take up her case until her parents and the community kept rallying behind her.
Emily Pennington, 18, desperately wanted to graduate with her class next year, but the school board wouldn’t take up her case until her parents and the community kept rallying behind her.
99-year-old war hero, educator, trailblazer honored by Polk County school
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.
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.
Volunteer Grandma's initiative makes difference in Booker T. Washington Elementary classrooms
While the program is about 10 years old, Wednesday, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor announced this work, will no longer be solely volunteer.
While the program is about 10 years old, Wednesday, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor announced this work, will no longer be solely volunteer.
Hillsborough schools will ask voters to increase property taxes to raise teacher salaries
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.
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.
Boca Ciega High graduate makes history as first Black male named salutatorian
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.
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 offers fast track to success for students looking for career change
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.
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.
Biden administration’s new student loan forgiveness steps could impact 4M borrowers
Student loan debt forgiveness could be getting closer. The U.S. Department of Education announced on Tuesday it is working to implement steps for nearly 4 million federal borrowers to reach loan forgiveness.
Student loan debt forgiveness could be getting closer. The U.S. Department of Education announced on Tuesday it is working to implement steps for nearly 4 million federal borrowers to reach loan forgiveness.
Few specifics provided on Florida's textbook rejections
"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.
"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.
$14 million gifted to USF for financial technology initiative
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."
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."
Florida rejects 41% of math textbooks – highest in state history – for including CRT, Common Core
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.
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.