Middle school drops Confederate soldier’s name to take NASA’s Katherine Johnson’s
A Virginia school board held a naming ceremony where they removed the name of a Confederate soldier from a middle school and replaced it with Katherine Johnson — the NASA legend.
A Virginia school board held a naming ceremony where they removed the name of a Confederate soldier from a middle school and replaced it with Katherine Johnson — the NASA legend.
Masks optional, e-learning dropped in Hillsborough schools
In two big decisions announced Friday, Hillsborough County schools say face coverings will no longer be required for students and staff, while any parents who want their kids to continue remote learning next year will have one less option.
In two big decisions announced Friday, Hillsborough County schools say face coverings will no longer be required for students and staff, while any parents who want their kids to continue remote learning next year will have one less option.
Wilberforce University cancels student debt for 2020 and 2021 graduates
Wilberforce University, the nation’s oldest private, historically Black university owned and operated by African Americans, announced that it will forgive student debt owed by its 2020 and 2021 graduates.
Wilberforce University, the nation’s oldest private, historically Black university owned and operated by African Americans, announced that it will forgive student debt owed by its 2020 and 2021 graduates.
Denver Public Schools to begin cooking all school meals from scratch
Denver Public Schools is aiming to cook 100% of its school meals from scratch for the more than 90,000 students its serves in a partnership with Brigaid, a startup that brings in professional chefs to work with existing staff.
Denver Public Schools is aiming to cook 100% of its school meals from scratch for the more than 90,000 students its serves in a partnership with Brigaid, a startup that brings in professional chefs to work with existing staff.
Phone flashlights save the day when power goes out during Texas graduation
A power outage threatened to derail a Texas high school commencement ceremony Friday evening, but attendees saved the day just by reaching into their pockets.
A power outage threatened to derail a Texas high school commencement ceremony Friday evening, but attendees saved the day just by reaching into their pockets.
Baltimore students who failed classes this year will still pass, school board says
Baltimore students who failed classes during the 2020-2021 school year will still pass on to the next grade level, the city's school board announced this week.
Baltimore students who failed classes during the 2020-2021 school year will still pass on to the next grade level, the city's school board announced this week.
Retiring principal gets flash-mob sendoff
Tim Ducker is retiring from Mulrennan Middle School after working for 36 years, 15 as the principal.
Tim Ducker is retiring from Mulrennan Middle School after working for 36 years, 15 as the principal.
Teen hacker accused of causing 2-day outage at all Pinellas County schools faces felony charges
A 17-year-old St. Petersburg High School student is now facing felony computer crimes charges after investigators say he attacked the school district’s computer system and caused a district-wide outage back in March.
A 17-year-old St. Petersburg High School student is now facing felony computer crimes charges after investigators say he attacked the school district’s computer system and caused a district-wide outage back in March.
UT offers $3,500 deferral scholarships for students who cannot find housing
The University of Tampa is offering incoming freshmen who cannot find housing for the fall 2021 semester $3,500 a year toward their tuition if they defer their enrollment for a year.
The University of Tampa is offering incoming freshmen who cannot find housing for the fall 2021 semester $3,500 a year toward their tuition if they defer their enrollment for a year.
Pasco school officials remove limit on number of guests for outdoor high school graduations
School officials in Pasco County announced Wednesday more guests can attend outdoor high school graduation ceremonies than previously planned.
School officials in Pasco County announced Wednesday more guests can attend outdoor high school graduation ceremonies than previously planned.
‘I don’t make excuses for myself’: Rare diagnosis inspires Riverview grad to become a pediatric nurse
It's been a long road for Ashley Kersey and it's about to take an exciting turn as she graduates from Riverview High. Her four years including hospital visits and homework, but it didn't stop her from reaching her goals.
It's been a long road for Ashley Kersey and it's about to take an exciting turn as she graduates from Riverview High. Her four years including hospital visits and homework, but it didn't stop her from reaching her goals.
In-person graduations resume at Florida State Fairgrounds for Hillsborough students
After a year of canceled ceremonies and virtual graduations posted to YouTube, Hillsborough County will hold its first in-person graduations.
After a year of canceled ceremonies and virtual graduations posted to YouTube, Hillsborough County will hold its first in-person graduations.
McCullough tapped to become FSU president
The Florida State University Board of Trustees on Monday selected Harvard University Vice Provost for Research Richard McCullough to succeed retiring FSU President John Thrasher.
The Florida State University Board of Trustees on Monday selected Harvard University Vice Provost for Research Richard McCullough to succeed retiring FSU President John Thrasher.
Berkeley Preparatory School in Tampa offering more than 100 unique summer camps
Area camps are gearing up for more kids too and many are filling up fast, including at Berkeley Preparatory School.
Area camps are gearing up for more kids too and many are filling up fast, including at Berkeley Preparatory School.
Florida high school issues refunds after yearbook edited 80 female student photos to be 'more modest'
Bartram Trail High School's yearbook coordinator edited approximately 80 student photos without their knowledge or permission. Students say the changes were unnecessary and unfair.
Bartram Trail High School's yearbook coordinator edited approximately 80 student photos without their knowledge or permission. Students say the changes were unnecessary and unfair.
Incoming University of Tampa students scrambling for place to live
They say they were "guaranteed" housing by the University of Tampa, but a growing list of incoming freshmen are now searching for a place to live after being told the housing they were promised is now very unlikely.
They say they were "guaranteed" housing by the University of Tampa, but a growing list of incoming freshmen are now searching for a place to live after being told the housing they were promised is now very unlikely.
UT officials say 'human error' left hundreds of 'heartbroken' students without on-campus housing
Hundreds of students who were hoping to live on-campus at the University of Tampa recently learned that they don’t have a place to stay -- despite a December email from the school that said "housing is guaranteed."
Hundreds of students who were hoping to live on-campus at the University of Tampa recently learned that they don’t have a place to stay -- despite a December email from the school that said "housing is guaranteed."
Pizza Hut launches new Book It! program as part of its nostalgia-themed campaign
For children growing up in the ‘80s and ‘90s, the Book It! program by Pizza Hut played a major role in learning to read. Now, Pizza Hut is launching a new version of the popular reading program along with nostalgia-themed merchandise for grown-ups.
For children growing up in the ‘80s and ‘90s, the Book It! program by Pizza Hut played a major role in learning to read. Now, Pizza Hut is launching a new version of the popular reading program along with nostalgia-themed merchandise for grown-ups.
Company says Tampa Bay could be next major technology hub
The Tampa Bay area could be the next major tech hub according to an education company relocating its headquarters to St. Petersburg.
The Tampa Bay area could be the next major tech hub according to an education company relocating its headquarters to St. Petersburg.
Magnet high school students start early careers in veterinary science
The new veterinary science building at Richard O. Jacobson Technical High School in Seminole offers just one of many technical paths for students to start career learning early.
The new veterinary science building at Richard O. Jacobson Technical High School in Seminole offers just one of many technical paths for students to start career learning early.