HBCU bomb threats reported at several universities across US
Authorities are investigating after several historically black colleges and universities across the county reported threats to their campuses Monday.
Authorities are investigating after several historically black colleges and universities across the county reported threats to their campuses Monday.
OCPS will stop providing excused absences for students not showing up due to COVID concerns
Beginning Monday, OCPS staff said they will no longer be able to provide excused absences for students being kept at home because of health and safety concerns due to COVID-19.
Beginning Monday, OCPS staff said they will no longer be able to provide excused absences for students being kept at home because of health and safety concerns due to COVID-19.
Hillsborough elementary school principal Baker Acted after arrest for soliciting a minor, deputies say
HCSO says the principal of Warren Hope Dawson Elementary sent sexually explicit texts to a detective who was pretending to be a 15-year-old boy online.
HCSO says the principal of Warren Hope Dawson Elementary sent sexually explicit texts to a detective who was pretending to be a 15-year-old boy online.
What parents, students need to know about SAT changes
Big changes are on the horizon for those who administer and take the SAT as the College Board promises a pared-down online test in 2024.
Big changes are on the horizon for those who administer and take the SAT as the College Board promises a pared-down online test in 2024.
Sarasota schools ask parents to consider substitute teaching as need doubles during omicron wave
School districts in the Bay Area are getting creative as they work through staffing challenges made worse by the recent COVID-19 omicron wave.
School districts in the Bay Area are getting creative as they work through staffing challenges made worse by the recent COVID-19 omicron wave.
Florida bill would give parents control over library books, instructional material in elementary schools
A bill moving through the Florida legislature would allow the public to weigh in on library books and other instructional materials inside the classroom.
A bill moving through the Florida legislature would allow the public to weigh in on library books and other instructional materials inside the classroom.
A shorter, digital SAT test: What you need to know about changes to the college entrance examination
Officials with the organization responsible for the SAT college entrance exam have unveiled some major changes to the exam, including their decision to do away with paper-and-pencil tests. Here's what you need to know about the upcoming changes.
Officials with the organization responsible for the SAT college entrance exam have unveiled some major changes to the exam, including their decision to do away with paper-and-pencil tests. Here's what you need to know about the upcoming changes.
Education, sport, and gaming combine at Tampa's new ESport club
Education and coaching are the foundation of all that is ESports Players Club, where members can learn everything from how to play to how to create the world's top games, videos, and more.
Education and coaching are the foundation of all that is ESports Players Club, where members can learn everything from how to play to how to create the world's top games, videos, and more.
Reduce, reuse, recycle: Tampa Art & Poetry contest engages youth in environmental stewardship
Youth across Tampa have a chance to see their artwork on display across the city. The 3 R’s Art and Poetry contest is accepting submission now through February 4.
Youth across Tampa have a chance to see their artwork on display across the city. The 3 R’s Art and Poetry contest is accepting submission now through February 4.
Proposed Florida bill expands excused absence policy for teens struggling with mental health issues
For some teens facing mental health struggles getting help could mean missing class, which may add to their stress.
For some teens facing mental health struggles getting help could mean missing class, which may add to their stress.
Georgia teen accepted into 48 colleges, earns over $600K in scholarships
Kenyari Sawyer, a 4.0 senior in Albany, Georgia, was accepted into 48 universities and colleges and received more than $600,000 in scholarships.
Kenyari Sawyer, a 4.0 senior in Albany, Georgia, was accepted into 48 universities and colleges and received more than $600,000 in scholarships.
Manatee County theater students question apparent double-standard in COVID cancellations
Parrish Community High School theater students want to know why their winter performance was postponed due to a rise in COVID-19 cases, but other activities were allowed to carry on.
Parrish Community High School theater students want to know why their winter performance was postponed due to a rise in COVID-19 cases, but other activities were allowed to carry on.
Tampa architect brings history of Lee Elementary into school's future as Tampa Heights Elementary
At first, you might think Tampa Heights Elementary is an old school -- and it is, but it's also brand new. It was nearly destroyed by a fire just after Hurricane Irma in 2017. Some believed the historic 1906 school was gone forever, but not everyone.
At first, you might think Tampa Heights Elementary is an old school -- and it is, but it's also brand new. It was nearly destroyed by a fire just after Hurricane Irma in 2017. Some believed the historic 1906 school was gone forever, but not everyone.
Borrow by Mail program brings Hillsborough libraries to your door
You can order clothes and gadgets by mail, have food and prescriptions delivered to your door, and now, if you live in Hillsborough County, library books can be shipped right to your house.
You can order clothes and gadgets by mail, have food and prescriptions delivered to your door, and now, if you live in Hillsborough County, library books can be shipped right to your house.
US students hold walkouts amid omicron surge, calling for more stringent measures
U.S. students have held or planned walkouts this week across the country to lobby for more remote learning and other measures amid a surge of COVID cases.
U.S. students have held or planned walkouts this week across the country to lobby for more remote learning and other measures amid a surge of COVID cases.
'I want to be fired,' Lamar CISD teacher heard on camera ranting towards students
"If I have to keep dealing with kids that are complete and utter morons, I’m done. I’m literally done," the teacher is heard saying. "I don’t even care if I lose my job, I want to be fired at this point."
"If I have to keep dealing with kids that are complete and utter morons, I’m done. I’m literally done," the teacher is heard saying. "I don’t even care if I lose my job, I want to be fired at this point."
Florida bill would designate November 7th as Victims of Communism Day
If passed, the law would designate November 7th each year as "Victims of Communism Day" in Florida, and require all public school students to learn about how those victims suffered under communist regimes.
If passed, the law would designate November 7th each year as "Victims of Communism Day" in Florida, and require all public school students to learn about how those victims suffered under communist regimes.
Navient cancels $1.7 billion in student loans following settlement
Navient, a major student loan servicing company, has settled allegations of abusive lending practices for $1.85 billion.
Navient, a major student loan servicing company, has settled allegations of abusive lending practices for $1.85 billion.
Texas schools ask parents to become substitute teachers amid COVID surge
According to Hays CISD, parents would still have to apply, pass the fingerprint criminal background check, and do orientation to become substitute teachers.
According to Hays CISD, parents would still have to apply, pass the fingerprint criminal background check, and do orientation to become substitute teachers.
Hillsborough County summer jobs program gives paid, on-the-job training to young people
Career Source Tampa Bay's summer jobs program returns this year with nearly 800 open opportunities for young folks looking to kick-start their potential careers.
Career Source Tampa Bay's summer jobs program returns this year with nearly 800 open opportunities for young folks looking to kick-start their potential careers.