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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
Hillsborough County school board makes changes to mask mandate, drops doctor opt-out rule
Nearly a month after board members voted to extend its mandatory mask policy, the Hillsborough County School Board voted 6-1 to drop the requirement for a doctor to sign an opt-out form.
Nearly a month after board members voted to extend its mandatory mask policy, the Hillsborough County School Board voted 6-1 to drop the requirement for a doctor to sign an opt-out form.
St. Pete Science Festival to inspire love of science through virtual event
The St. Pete Science Festival is gearing up for another year of inspiring young minds through hands-on learning activities.
The St. Pete Science Festival is gearing up for another year of inspiring young minds through hands-on learning activities.
Florida Polytechnic University kicks off school's first women’s sports team with soccer
Florida’s only STEM-based state university is now offering more than academics to women who attend.
Florida’s only STEM-based state university is now offering more than academics to women who attend.
Feds ramp up pressure on Florida to take COVID-19 school relief money
Florida is now the only state or U.S. territory that hasn’t submitted a plan for spending American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds. The plan was due in June.
Florida is now the only state or U.S. territory that hasn’t submitted a plan for spending American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds. The plan was due in June.
California 1st state in nation to announce vaccine requirements for students
After mounting pressure from the community and school boards, California on Friday became the first in the nation to require students be vaccinated for in-person learning.
After mounting pressure from the community and school boards, California on Friday became the first in the nation to require students be vaccinated for in-person learning.
School officials ask for federal help amid threats over COVID-19 policies
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
House passes bill aimed at protecting K-12 schools against cyberattacks
The K-12 Cybersecurity Act will allow CISA to work with schools and other federal departments to examine any cybersecurity threats that could affect students or educators.
The K-12 Cybersecurity Act will allow CISA to work with schools and other federal departments to examine any cybersecurity threats that could affect students or educators.
State board eyes 11 school districts over mask policies
Continuing to pressure school districts over their handling of COVID-19, the State Board of Education has scheduled a meeting next week to look at whether 11 districts have complied with rules aimed at preventing student mask mandates.
Continuing to pressure school districts over their handling of COVID-19, the State Board of Education has scheduled a meeting next week to look at whether 11 districts have complied with rules aimed at preventing student mask mandates.
Hillsborough County School District looks to fill hundreds of open job positions
From teachers to bus drivers, there are over 800 available positions in the Hillsborough County School District. A job fair will be held Wednesday.
From teachers to bus drivers, there are over 800 available positions in the Hillsborough County School District. A job fair will be held Wednesday.
Hillsborough hopes job fair will fill open school positions
Struggling to staff its classrooms, lunchrooms, and buses, the Hillsborough County school district will hold a job fair Wednesday as it tries to fill hundreds of open positions.
Struggling to staff its classrooms, lunchrooms, and buses, the Hillsborough County school district will hold a job fair Wednesday as it tries to fill hundreds of open positions.
Judge blocks Arizona laws banning school, city mask mandates
A judge on Monday struck down Republican-passed Arizona laws that block schools from requiring masks and restrict the power of local governments to impose COVID-19 requirements, the latest turn in a nationwide legal battle over pandemic rules.
A judge on Monday struck down Republican-passed Arizona laws that block schools from requiring masks and restrict the power of local governments to impose COVID-19 requirements, the latest turn in a nationwide legal battle over pandemic rules.
Sarasota County Schools suspends temporary face mask policy
Beginning Monday, face masks will be optional in Sarasota County schools.
Beginning Monday, face masks will be optional in Sarasota County schools.
Florida blames bank after teachers' bonus checks bounce
About 50 educators were unable to cash $1,000 bonus checks they received from the state, Florida Department of Education officials acknowledged Friday. The state is working to correct the mistake.
About 50 educators were unable to cash $1,000 bonus checks they received from the state, Florida Department of Education officials acknowledged Friday. The state is working to correct the mistake.
COVID-19 cases higher in schools without mask policies, CDC studies show
The studies found that school districts without a universal masking policy in place were more likely to have COVID-19 outbreaks.
The studies found that school districts without a universal masking policy in place were more likely to have COVID-19 outbreaks.