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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Critical race theory has become a lightning rod for Republicans and an issue in the Virginia governor's race.
Financial literacy course now required for Ohio high school students
Ohio high school students will be required to pass at least one half-credit course in financial literacy in order to graduate, according to a new law.
Ohio high school students will be required to pass at least one half-credit course in financial literacy in order to graduate, according to a new law.
Senator proposes teacher mentorship program to fill educator shortages
Florida educators said the number of job openings for teachers in Florida is currently at an all-time high and a state senator hopes a proposed bill creating a mentorship and training program can help.
Florida educators said the number of job openings for teachers in Florida is currently at an all-time high and a state senator hopes a proposed bill creating a mentorship and training program can help.
Referendum supporting school funding renewed by Manatee County voters
Manatee County schools superintendent Cynthia Saunders thanked voters for renewing a referendum that helps fund school programs in Tuesday's municipal elections.
Manatee County schools superintendent Cynthia Saunders thanked voters for renewing a referendum that helps fund school programs in Tuesday's municipal elections.
Facing bus driver shortage, Pasco approves changes to school start and end times
Pasco County students have been arriving late to school and missing classes due to a bus driver shortage in the school district, officials say. On Tuesday, the school board voted unanimously to make changes to their bell schedule to fix the problem.
Pasco County students have been arriving late to school and missing classes due to a bus driver shortage in the school district, officials say. On Tuesday, the school board voted unanimously to make changes to their bell schedule to fix the problem.
ArtReach makes arts education possible and accessible for Tampa youth
A city of Tampa program is helping to break barriers and make arts and music education more accessible to local youth.
A city of Tampa program is helping to break barriers and make arts and music education more accessible to local youth.
Florida teacher charged with felony child abuse days after being named 'Teacher of the Year'
A Florida teacher is charged with felony child abuse against a student just two days after being named "Teacher of the Year." Police said she hit a female student in the face several times, causing her nose to bleed.
A Florida teacher is charged with felony child abuse against a student just two days after being named "Teacher of the Year." Police said she hit a female student in the face several times, causing her nose to bleed.
Philippine teacher uses life-size cutouts of students during COVID-19 school lockdown
Jayson Magan of Burol Elementary School made life-size cutouts of his students and posted them around his classroom.
Jayson Magan of Burol Elementary School made life-size cutouts of his students and posted them around his classroom.
White House outlines plans to increase COVID-19 testing in schools
The Department of Education (ED) is prepared to ramp up its COVID-19 screening efforts in schools across the U.S., the White House said on Friday.
The Department of Education (ED) is prepared to ramp up its COVID-19 screening efforts in schools across the U.S., the White House said on Friday.
Feds file complaint over school board money
The U.S. Department of Education on Thursday filed a complaint requesting that an administrative law judge ordered Florida to stop withholding funds from school districts that received federal money to cover school board members’ salaries.
The U.S. Department of Education on Thursday filed a complaint requesting that an administrative law judge ordered Florida to stop withholding funds from school districts that received federal money to cover school board members’ salaries.
Manatee County voters to decide fate of referendum credited with higher teacher pay, expanded programs
A November 2 special election in Manatee County will decide whether or not to renew a property tax referendum that supports local schools.
A November 2 special election in Manatee County will decide whether or not to renew a property tax referendum that supports local schools.
Major staffing shortage leaves Hillsborough schools with 150 unstaffed bus routes
Hillsborough County Public Schools needs about 500 teachers, 100 custodial staff, 150 in student nutrition, and more than 130 bus drivers.
Hillsborough County Public Schools needs about 500 teachers, 100 custodial staff, 150 in student nutrition, and more than 130 bus drivers.
Florida penalizes school district over masks, federal COVID grant
The state of Florida has docked a school district more than $164,000 for defying a ban on classroom mask mandates and for being awarded a federal coronavirus grant, county school officials said Wednesday.
The state of Florida has docked a school district more than $164,000 for defying a ban on classroom mask mandates and for being awarded a federal coronavirus grant, county school officials said Wednesday.
Feds warn state over school board money
President Joe Biden’s administration warned top Florida education officials to “reconsider your threatened actions” after the state said it would thwart attempts to use federal money to cover salaries of county school-board members who approved student mask requirements.
President Joe Biden’s administration warned top Florida education officials to “reconsider your threatened actions” after the state said it would thwart attempts to use federal money to cover salaries of county school-board members who approved student mask requirements.
Schools forced to limit lunch options amid nationwide supply chain crisis
School meal programs are facing food shortages and supply delays that may cause officials to limit the breakfast and lunch options for students.
School meal programs are facing food shortages and supply delays that may cause officials to limit the breakfast and lunch options for students.