Florida back-to-school tax holiday offers breaks on computers, other supplies
Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday begins Saturday, July 31. Here's how parents can save money during the 10-day period ahead of the first day of school.
Florida students prepare for in-person learning during surge in COVID-19 cases
School starts in less than a month for Bay Area students of all ages. Vaccines are not available for children under 12 and many mandates have been rolled back, so COVID-19 is still a concern for some.
New CDC guidelines reignite school mask debate in Bay Area
With the start of the school year around the corner, it doesn’t appear that Bay Area districts will make changes to their mask policies, despite new guidance and as COVID-19 surges across the state.
Biden doesn't have authority to cancel student debt, Pelosi says: What to do with your college loans
Speaker Pelosi contradicted prominent Democratic lawmakers when it comes to student loan cancellation, saying that Biden doesn't have the executive authority to discharge loans. See what you can do with your loans in the meantime.
University leaders urge students to get vaccinated
The presidents of Florida’s 12 state universities are asking students returning to campus for the fall semester to get vaccinated against COVID-19. An open letter to students published Tuesday by the university system’s Board of Governors “strongly” recommended students get vaccinated before coming back to school. '
Masks for students still up in the air in Manatee, Pinellas counties
School boards in Pinellas and Manatee counties heard passionate debates Tuesday from parents and the public over whether students will be required to wear masks this coming school year as the COVID-19 pandemic again infects thousands daily in Florida.
Hillsborough County Schools superintendent signals no changes in school mask policy
The debate over masks in schools heated up at the Hillsborough County School Board meeting Tuesday, as COVID-19 surges across the country, but Superintendent Addison Davis indicated, due to the governor's threat, he does not plan to change the current plan to make masks optional during the upcoming school year.
DeSantis maintains opposition to mask mandates in schools as COVID-19 cases rises
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, whose re-election campaign is selling koozies quoting him saying, “How the hell am I going to drink a beer with a mask on?” held a private meeting Monday with doctors to oppose mask mandates in public schools.
Walmart to pay 100% of college tuition, books for associates with $1B investment
Walmart launched an updated version of its Live Better U education program and will pay 100% of college tuition and books for its associates.
Homeschooling surges across US, even as schools plan in-person classes
Some U.S. parents say they're planning to continue to homeschool their children, even as schools resume in-person classes.
CDC, US Education Dept to host COVID-19 virtual town hall with parents
Parents will have a chance to discuss COVID-19 and schools during a webinar with U.S. health and education officials on July 29.
Manatee County school rolls out $2 million smart school buses
Manatee School for the Arts recently acquired 16 new school buses equipped with top-of-the-line technology including sensors that sound an alarm if cars don't stop for crossing students and automatic braking and warning about lane drifting will also aid drivers.
‘Find joy’: After challenging school year, Pinellas educator named Florida’s Teacher of the Year
Out of 185,000 Florida teachers, this year's "Teacher of the Year" honor went to Pinellas County's Sarah Ann Painter, who has worked with the school district for 18 years.
Most Bay Area school districts won’t mandate masks this school year
School districts across the Bay Area have voted to make masks optional in schools this fall and, despite surging coronavirus cases, they aren’t reversing their new policies.
Hillsborough school board reverses course, votes to renew 4 charter schools after funding threat from state
Hillsborough County school leaders voted to reverse course in their decision of not renewing the contracts of four charter schools
Fauci: CDC ‘carefully looking’ at mask guidance for schools
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recent recommendation on universal masking in schools, even for those who are vaccinated, is out of an abundance of caution amid the surge in COVID-19 cases blamed on the delta variant of the coronavirus.
Tampa micro-school provides individualized learning for ESL students
A brand new micro-school is set to launch next month in Tampa.
Judge rules Indiana University can mandate COVID-19 vaccine for students, staff
In a ruling dated Sunday, U.S. District Judge Damon Leichty in South Bend rejected a request from eight IU students who sought to block the requirement.
AAP: Students, staff should wear masks in schools — regardless of vaccination status
The American Academy of Pediatrics released a set of recommendations ahead of the upcoming school year to help stave off further growth of the COVID-19 pandemic. The recommendations include vaccinations for all eligible people and mask-wearing in class, regardless of vaccination status.
USF president stepping down after two years citing ‘health and family’ reasons
Dr. Steve Currall -- who became USF's president two years ago following Judy Genshaft's 19-year tenure -- announced he will be retiring in August.