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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Teen starts Black history camp to give kids a deeper look at heritage
One Tampa Bay area teen is working to bring Black history to kids during the summer.
One Tampa Bay area teen is working to bring Black history to kids during the summer.
Lawsuit seeks to reimburse college students for fees paid while campuses were closed during pandemic
Morgan and Morgan has filed suits against several state colleges and universities alleging that students paid all kinds of fees and didn’t get what they paid for because campuses were shut down during the pandemic last year.
Morgan and Morgan has filed suits against several state colleges and universities alleging that students paid all kinds of fees and didn’t get what they paid for because campuses were shut down during the pandemic last year.
Hillsborough County School District given 10 days to reverse decision to close 4 charter schools
The Florida Board of Education gave the Hillsborough County School District 10 days to reverse its decision to not renew the contracts of four charter schools or face the possibility of having funding withheld.
The Florida Board of Education gave the Hillsborough County School District 10 days to reverse its decision to not renew the contracts of four charter schools or face the possibility of having funding withheld.
Polk County School District hosting virtual job fair
Over in Polk County, a virtual job fair will take place Wednesday to hire more teachers for the fall.
Over in Polk County, a virtual job fair will take place Wednesday to hire more teachers for the fall.
Gov. DeSantis to award $3,000 bonuses to teachers for civics education training
He made the announcement at a charter school in Orlando Tuesday.
He made the announcement at a charter school in Orlando Tuesday.
Hillsborough County district leaders will meet to discuss changes to school boundaries
The district is still in the preliminary phases of planning. If any changes are approved, they wouldn’t occur until the next school year.
The district is still in the preliminary phases of planning. If any changes are approved, they wouldn’t occur until the next school year.
Lawyer: Family suing Tampa school for straying from 'conservative Catholic education'
A family is suing the Academy of Holy Names for breach of contract, saying their children didn't get the Catholic education as promised. The school says claims are false.
A family is suing the Academy of Holy Names for breach of contract, saying their children didn't get the Catholic education as promised. The school says claims are false.
Free condoms available at Chicago Public Schools beginning this fall
Starting this fall, free condoms will be available at Chicago Public Schools with students fifth grade or older.
Starting this fall, free condoms will be available at Chicago Public Schools with students fifth grade or older.
Biden encourages pay raises for teachers
“You deserve a raise, not just praise,” Biden said in remarks at the National Education Association’s annual meeting in Washington.
“You deserve a raise, not just praise,” Biden said in remarks at the National Education Association’s annual meeting in Washington.
Unexpected vetoes disappoint supporters of civics education, juvenile records bills
Supporters of two bills that sailed through the Legislature this year to bolster civics education and help expunge juvenile arrest records were left puzzled after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed the bipartisan measures Tuesday.
Supporters of two bills that sailed through the Legislature this year to bolster civics education and help expunge juvenile arrest records were left puzzled after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed the bipartisan measures Tuesday.
Contracts for 4 Hillsborough charter schools were not renewed; district must explain why, state says
In a letter sent to Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran Tuesday, the Hillsborough County School district didn't back down from its decision to not renew the contracts of four charter schools.
In a letter sent to Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran Tuesday, the Hillsborough County School district didn't back down from its decision to not renew the contracts of four charter schools.
Polk County building 3 schools for next year's influx of new students
It is not unusual for Polk County to build a new school during the summer, so it can open in the fall when kids come back. But three new schools are needed for the upcoming school year as the county grows exponentially.
It is not unusual for Polk County to build a new school during the summer, so it can open in the fall when kids come back. But three new schools are needed for the upcoming school year as the county grows exponentially.
Arlington School Board votes to remove police from schools
In a unanimous 5 to 0 vote on Thursday night, the Arlington County Public School Board voted to remove school resource officers from permanent daily positions in schools.
In a unanimous 5 to 0 vote on Thursday night, the Arlington County Public School Board voted to remove school resource officers from permanent daily positions in schools.