CDC to continue recommending masks in all schools, Walensky says
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said officials will “continue to recommend masks in all schools for all people in those schools.” The reason: time.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said officials will “continue to recommend masks in all schools for all people in those schools.” The reason: time.
Judge refuses to toss mask-rule challenge
An administrative law judge Wednesday rejected a request by the Florida Department of Health to dismiss a challenge by six school boards to a rule that seeks to prevent student mask mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
An administrative law judge Wednesday rejected a request by the Florida Department of Health to dismiss a challenge by six school boards to a rule that seeks to prevent student mask mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Florida lawmaker proposes adding social media literacy to classroom education
Florida State Senator Danny Burgess (R-District 20) wants to empower students with information, pushing a new bill that would require schools to teach so-called social media literacy in the classrooms.
Florida State Senator Danny Burgess (R-District 20) wants to empower students with information, pushing a new bill that would require schools to teach so-called social media literacy in the classrooms.
ACLU, educators file lawsuit over Oklahoma’s ban on critical race theory
The law, HB 1775, also prevents colleges and universities from requiring students to undergo gender or sexual diversity training.
The law, HB 1775, also prevents colleges and universities from requiring students to undergo gender or sexual diversity training.
Pasco schools consider 'far-reaching' schedule change due to bus driver shortage
Faced with a bus driver shortage, district leaders in Pasco County are discussing some potentially big changes to school start and end times. Some could start and end as much as 80 minutes earlier.
Faced with a bus driver shortage, district leaders in Pasco County are discussing some potentially big changes to school start and end times. Some could start and end as much as 80 minutes earlier.
Disruptions in food distribution complicate feeding students
From chicken to paper products and everything in between, school lunchrooms are going through major changes as shortages plague every aspect of American life.
From chicken to paper products and everything in between, school lunchrooms are going through major changes as shortages plague every aspect of American life.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.