New school expected to alleviate overcrowding in southern Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County Schools gave the public its first look at a new school under construction in the southern part of the county, as the district races to keep pace with the area's population explosion.
Hillsborough County Schools gave the public its first look at a new school under construction in the southern part of the county, as the district races to keep pace with the area's population explosion.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill requiring financial literacy course as graduation requirement
Gov. DeSantis signed a bill unanimously passed by lawmakers, which will require high school students in Florida to take a financial literacy class in order to graduate. The course will include lessons on credit scores, managing credit card debt, types of bank accounts to open, and how to file your taxes.
Gov. DeSantis signed a bill unanimously passed by lawmakers, which will require high school students in Florida to take a financial literacy class in order to graduate. The course will include lessons on credit scores, managing credit card debt, types of bank accounts to open, and how to file your taxes.
Florida teacher pay increase in state budget will be approved, governor says
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday he's signing off on $800 million in this year's budget to raise minimum teacher pay and increase the salaries of veteran teachers in Florida.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday he's signing off on $800 million in this year's budget to raise minimum teacher pay and increase the salaries of veteran teachers in Florida.
Elementary students, local artist to team up on new mural in Palm Harbor
An art project in Pinellas County is putting the paintbrush in the hands of elementary students.
An art project in Pinellas County is putting the paintbrush in the hands of elementary students.
US education secretary delivers message of support to Florida LGBTQ students after controversial bill passes
In another clash between President Joe Biden’s administration and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona spoke with LGBTQ students to say the federal government supports them — even if the governor does not.
In another clash between President Joe Biden’s administration and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona spoke with LGBTQ students to say the federal government supports them — even if the governor does not.
Florida bill requires high school students take financial literacy class
A bill is headed to the governor’s desk that would make a personal finance class mandatory to graduate high school.
A bill is headed to the governor’s desk that would make a personal finance class mandatory to graduate high school.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Hillsborough County School District is responding to an increased demand for mental health services from students during the pandemic.