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.
Hands-on construction workshops let students take the wheel
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.
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.
St. Pete non-profit creates learning experience tailored to children with autism
Children with autism who may often fall behind or lose interest in a school environment are blossoming at a St. Petersburg non-profit.
Children with autism who may often fall behind or lose interest in a school environment are blossoming at a St. Petersburg non-profit.
Hundreds of Bay Area students get face time with construction industry pros
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.
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.
‘It's just a very dangerous situation’: Pasco Schools cut courtesy busing, force students to cross busy road
Thousands of students in Pasco County who currently take the bus will need to find another way to school next fall.
Thousands of students in Pasco County who currently take the bus will need to find another way to school next fall.
Two Bay Area teachers surprised with national educator award
Two local teachers were surprised with a Milken Educator Award for their role in helping students learn.
Two local teachers were surprised with a Milken Educator Award for their role in helping students learn.