University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill can keep affirmative action, judge rules
U.S. District Judge Loretta Biggs ruled late Monday that the University of North Carolina has shown that it has a compelling reason to pursue a diverse student body and has demonstrated that measurable benefits come from that goal.
‘Heroes we needed’: Jill Biden congratulates 2020, 2021 Teachers of the Year at White House
Dr. Jill Biden hosted the 2020 and 2021 State and National Teachers of the Year at the White House on Monday in a months-long delayed event to celebrate their talents and commitment to education.
Arkansas restaurant pays student employees to do homework during shift
A restaurant group in Arkansas is allowing student employees to do homework for an hour while on the clock, an initiative that is raising grades and also recruiting more employees amid the country’s labor shortage.
Governor announces funds for workforce training site in Hernando
During a Monday morning stop in Brooksville, DeSantis said that the state will be awarding just over $6 million to Hernando County to build an education center for workforce training programs.
Sexual misconduct allegation leads Southeastern University athletic trainer to relinquish license
The head athletic trainer for Southeastern University in Lakeland has voluntarily relinquished his license following a sexual misconduct complaint filed nearly a year ago by a 23-year-old volleyball player.
Florida Department of Health looks to cement rule on masks, quarantining in schools
The Florida Department of Health on Friday proposed a long-term rule to try to prevent school mask mandates and give parents more authority to decide whether children who have been exposed to COVID-19 should be able to attend school.
Hillsborough schools hope to combat student learning loss with virtual quarantine support
There's a new virtual tool aimed to stop learning loss among Hillsborough County Public School students who were forced to isolate at home due to a positive COVID-19 test result.
East Lansing elementary schools drop Halloween and Valentine's Day celebrations
Concerns over hurt feelings and uncomfortable families are the reasons that administrators told parents the school would not be hosting celebrations for specific holidays.
Southlake Carroll ISD teachers told Holocaust lessons need 'opposing viewpoints'
The superintendent of the Carroll Independent School District in Southlake is apologizing after an administrator told teachers they had to offer an opposing viewpoint on books about the Holocaust.
St. Leo University expands to California, plans to build nationwide system of Catholic colleges
St. Leo University, the fourth largest Catholic University in the country, recently acquired a small college in California and has plans to add schools in the Midwest and Northeast.
Hillsborough warns students about social media behavior
In a letter sent out Tuesday night, district officials warn that students can be impressionable and may be influenced into joining negative behaviors and dangerous acts online.
Wyoming teenager arrested after refusing to wear mask on school grounds, family says
16-year-old Grace Smith says she was arrested at her Wyoming high school after she refused to wear a mask on school grounds. The teen says she's faced three separate two-day suspensions for not abiding by the school's mask mandate, and received $1,000 in trespassing fines for refusing to leave the campus.
60 international educators hired to fill teacher shortages in Polk County
Polk County Schools hired 60 teachers from all over the world to help fill vacancies they couldn't otherwise. It's part of a teacher exchange program where educators are provided housing and employed under J-1 visas.
Pasco high school offers 'safe place' for students battling addiction
A 17-year-old student at Victory High School said painting has become an outlet for her to express her struggles with trauma and addiction. It's something founder Tina Levene is proud to be able to provide.
State seeks to short-circuit student mask case
Pointing to a "hierarchy" that requires school districts to follow state laws and rules, the Florida Department of Health is asking a judge to toss out a challenge by six school boards to a rule that seeks to prevent student mask mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Teens help snook population rebound after cold snaps, red tide
For the past eight months, Riverview High School students have taken on the big responsibility of measuring, weighing and preparing snook to be released.
Florida submits plan for federal COVID relief money for schools
Florida was the last state or U.S. territory to submit such a plan, and the issue became a political flashpoint, with Democrats criticizing Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration for being late.
State targets 8 school districts over mask requirements; Hillsborough, Sarasota off the hook
The State Board of Education on Thursday ratcheted up discipline against eight county school boards that have maintained student mask mandates to try to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Six Florida school districts challenge rule on masks, quarantines
Six school districts have challenged a revised Florida Department of Health rule that seeks to block student mask requirements and allow parents to decide whether children go to school after being exposed to people with COVID-19.
Family of Timberview High School shooting suspect says he was being bullied
“The decision he made, taking the gun, we are not justifying that. That was not right. But he was trying to protect himself. We hope the police department does the investigation properly,” the Timberview High School shooting suspect's family told reporters.