Night, weekend nursing classes coming to State College of Florida
Some students have to support themselves while they get an education. The State College of Florida is hoping to help relieve nursing shortages by inspiring future nurses with additional schooling options.
State, feds could battle over school mask penalties
Top Florida education officials on Tuesday inched closer to a legal battle with the Biden administration over federal reimbursements for school districts that were dinged financially by the state for imposing student mask mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Orleans marks 61st anniversary of public school integration, pays tribute to women
In a ceremony held Sunday outside McDonogh school, the screams and hate of 61 years ago were replaced with cheering crowds and expressions of gratitude.
Missouri school district hiring its own students to ease labor shortage crunch
One Missouri school district has found a unique way to deal with the nationwide labor shortage: hire their own students for some open positions, from cooks to custodians and after-school childcare.
Last 3 Florida school districts drop student mask mandates
The last three school districts in Florida that required students to wear masks are dropping their mandates for student facial coverings. They had been among the eight districts to defy Gov DeSantis' ban on mask mandates in schools.
Elementary school built by Tampa philanthropist to emphasize ethics, morals, spirituality and academics
The school built by Patel isn’t the building, it’s the ideas of a man who made millions in healthcare, whose passion is teaching - not just academics.
Students, hotels benefit from hands-on college program
Students at the University of South Florida's School of Hospitality and Tourism Management will soon be able to get hands-on experience working in a hotel before graduation.
DeSantis touts education budget proposals
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday rolled out parts of his proposed education budget for Florida's next fiscal year, touting the recommendations as "wins for families, students and for teachers."
Defiant USC professor refuses to remove Blue Lives Matter flag from office door
A University of Southern California professor is refusing to remove a pro-police Blue Lives Matter flag from outside his office door despite calls from students that it is "inappropriate."
Florida's largest school district drops all mask mandates
Florida's largest school district, Miami-Dade County, is dropping all mask mandates, allowing parents in all grades to decide whether their children should wear a face covering.
No criminal charges filed after investigation into girl's death at Lakeland boarding school
More than a year after a report found that a teen was denied medical treatment before she died in a Lakeland boarding school, the state attorney's office has decided no charges will be filed in the case.
Florida school districts appealing judge's decision on mask-mandate ban
School boards have moved quickly to appeal an administrative law judge’s decision that upheld a Florida Department of Health rule aimed at preventing student mask requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Oregon Trail' 50 years later: How 3 Minnesota student teachers blazed a new trail in gaming
Next month will mark the 50th anniversary of one of the most popular educational games of all time, but the Oregon Trail's roots are actually right here in Minnesota.
COVID-19 vaccine for kids: Jill Biden, surgeon general kick off US campaign
The Biden administration is encouraging school districts to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids and provide information to parents on the benefits.
Schools playing major role in youth vaccination effort
Many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer COVID-19 shots that educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.
Judge rejects school districts' challenge to mask-mandate ban
Saying that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration struck the "right balance," an administrative law judge Friday rejected a challenge to a state Department of Health rule designed to prevent student mask requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Jersey high school grad, 19, wins school board seat after suffering ‘awful’ coronavirus rules
A young New Jersey man who graduated from high school last year after experiencing "awful" coronavirus rules during his senior year has won a seat on his local school board, according to reports.
Florida to launch substance abuse education program for middle, high school students
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the first lady, Casey, announced a program that will be dedicated to educating students across Florida on the dangers and consequences of substance abuse.
Apprenticeship-to-career program prepares future healthcare, IT, manufacturing workers
Employees in healthcare, information technology and manufacturing are in high demand, and soon a new apprenticeship program will help a group of disadvantaged young adults throw their resumes in the ring.
What is critical race theory? Many struggle to define topic
Critical race theory has become a lightning rod for Republicans and an issue in the Virginia governor's race.