Governor DeSantis touts decreased teacher vacancies during Tampa roundtable
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that there is good news regarding teacher vacancies in the state during a roundtable in Tampa on Wednesday.
Wimauma’s new high school honors local legacy, embraces future growth
A new high school is opening its doors in southern Hillsborough County this week, right in the middle of one of Central Florida's biggest population booms.
Tampa summer camp inspires new generation of artistic passion
At a workshop during a day of New Tampa Performing Arts Center summer camp, one of the messages was simple: anyone can learn to play the drums.
Florida’s month-long back-to-school sales tax holiday begins August 1
Praised by retailers, derided as a gimmick by critics, Florida on Friday will start a month-long sales-tax "holiday" for back-to-school shoppers, along with eliminating sales taxes on other types of items.
Pinellas Schools says $9M in federal grants unfrozen after sudden pause
Pinellas County Schools will now get nearly $9 million in federal grants that were suddenly frozen at the end of June, according to a statement from officials with the district.
Tampa Bay educator hopes to bring 'once in a lifetime’ shark research trip into the classroom
A Tampa Bay educator hopes to bring a "once in a lifetime’ shark research trip into the classroom
Pinellas County scrambles after $9M in federal education grants frozen
Pinellas County Schools are facing a sudden $9 million shortfall after a federal freeze on grant money meant for K-12 programs like after-school care, teacher training and mental health support.
Polk County Boys and Girls Club receiving federal funding this year, but worried about future
The Boys and Girls Club of Polk County is worried critical federal funding may not be available in the future.
Department of Education suspends student loan forgiveness under IBR. What it means for borrowers
The Income-Based Repayment plan provides borrowers with a feasible option to repay their student loans, and here’s what you need to know.
These are the best and worst states for education: Study
States were ranked based on 32 relevant metrics, which included safety, overall quality, test scores, and more.
Pinellas County schools dealing with $9M funding freeze
A major federal funding freeze is impacting school districts around the country, including in Florida.
Supreme Court says Trump's Education Department layoffs can resume
The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.
Trump administration resuming interest charges for nearly 8M student loan borrowers
The Department of Education is expected to resume student loan interest payments on Aug. 1.
Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
These states now require cursive to be taught in schools
Cursive instruction waned after Common Core Standards were adopted by most states in 2010, but in recent years, cursive requirements have increased.
Tennessee teens could lose driver's licenses as punishment for bullying
Tennessee students who bully their classmates – both in school or online – could lose their driving privileges as punishment thanks to a new law that took effect this week.
Trump admin withholds $6 billion for after-school, summer programs
A funding freeze could wreck summer for low-income families and wipe out some after-school programming this fall.
Lake Wales High School to use metal detectors for next school year
Lake Wales High School will be implementing a new safety measure this upcoming school year.
Summer reading gets a jump-start from The Book Bus
For the eighth year in a row, The Juvenile Welfare Board partnered with Pinellas County Schools to prevent summer learning loss by giving out free books to children through its Summer Book Bus.
California, Texas are home to America's least-educated cities: See the 2025 list
A new study examined areas where cities aren’t making the grade when it comes to education and here’s what the data revealed.