Bill aimed at ending Florida Standards Assessments exams heads to governor's desk
Lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to a bill that would end the Florida Standards Assessments and replace the standardized exams with a "progress monitoring system" that would test students three times a year.
100K student loan borrowers eligible for debt relief under new rules, Dept. of Education says
The U.S. Department of Education says they have identified 100,000 borrowers eligible for student loan debt cancellation under a new change made by the agency to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Florida Senate passes gender identity, sexual orientation in education bill
A fiercely debated bill that would bar instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity for young public-school students is headed to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, despite Democrats’ warnings Tuesday that the measure’s approval sends "a message of hate" to Floridians.
Sixth-grader builds Lego replica of teacher for appreciation week
11-year-old Landen spent four months and up to 10,000 Lego bricks to build a replica of his inspiring teacher.
‘It’s all about working hard and showing up’: New program prepares Hillsborough students for workforce
The Hillsborough County Public Schools Career and Technical Education program provides students with hands-on, immersive learning in construction and medicine.
School testing changes get senate approval
The Florida Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a bill aimed at ending the Florida Standards Assessments in public schools and replacing the standardized exams with a "progress-monitoring" system.
Students across Tampa Bay walk out in protest of 'Don't Say Gay' bill
Hundreds of high school students from at least three high schools across Tampa Bay held walkouts to show their opposition to Florida’s so-called "Don’t Say Gay" bill that is poised to end up on the governor’s desk for a signature and to be made law.
Florida superintendent who defied DeSantis by pushing masks in schools gets ousted
A Florida school superintendent who defied Gov. Ron DeSantis on pandemic masks for students has been fired by the local school board.
16 ‘inappropriate’ books to be reviewed by Polk County school officials
Meanwhile, opponents say reviewing books for possible removal is "a dangerous trend and a slippery slope."
Students learn STEM principles for automotive careers at Pepin Academy
Students at a Riverview school are getting a chance to learn and imagine what a career in the automotive industry could be like.
St. Pete 4th grader named TIME Kid of the Year finalist for dedication to saving oceans
Miles Fetherston-Resch is making a difference to protect the environment and now he is a finalist for Time Magazine's Kid of the Year.
Controversial 'Don't Say Gay' bill passes Florida House
The Florida House version of the so-called "Don’t Say Gay" bill passed in a 69-47 party line vote Thursday.
2 Bay Area school districts face more than $10 million in budget cuts
As state legislators are about to begin negotiations over a budget that includes cuts to area school districts over their mask rules, members of Congress are calling for a federal investigation.
Hillsborough County Schools receives record state funding for mental health services
The Hillsborough County School District is responding to an increased demand for mental health services from students during the pandemic.
Lawmakers withdraw amendment to force schools to 'out' students to their parents
Florida lawmakers withdrew a proposed amendment to an education bill that would have forced educators to inform parents of their child's sexual orientation if the child identified themselves as anything other than straight. The withdrawal came just before the amendment was set to be discussed in the House Tuesday.
Florida House bill amendment would allow schools to 'out' students to their parents
Florida’s so-called "Don’t Say Gay" bill includes a new proposed amendment that would force schools to out students about their sexual orientation to their parents, causing more concern from those in the LGBTQ community.
80-year-old man gets ‘met minimum’ stamp removed from high school diploma
Billy Ray Macon Sr. graduated from high school in 1961. The school district made sure the teen knew he barely passed despite being a working father and husband.
Florida bill would require students to take financial literacy course in order to graduate
If passed, Florida high school students would have to take a financial literacy class in order to graduate, which would include lessons on on credit scores, managing credit card debt, types of bank accounts to open, and how to file income taxes.
Education Department erases $415M in student loan debt for 16,000 borrowers
In total, the Biden administration has approved $2 billion in loan forgiveness for students allegedly defrauded by their schools.
Hillsborough school bus drivers could get a pay raise, which would be second-highest rate in Bay Area
Hillsborough County school bus drivers could soon get a pay raise, Superintendent Addison Davis announced Wednesday.