Pandemic poses unique challenges for children with autism
For many children on the autism spectrum, isolation is embraced and even enjoyed. But experts say seclusion during the COVID-19 pandemic is the last thing many children with autism need.
With 1,000 potential job cuts looming, teachers and parents demand answers
Dozens of parents and teachers spoke out at Tuesday’s Hillsborough County School Board meeting. They are concerned the 1,000 positions on the chopping block due to a massive budget shortfall will have a lasting impact.
City hopes construction apprenticeships usher in new generation of builders
With construction booming in Tampa, city leaders are pushing for apprenticeships to be part of the equation.
US colleges divided over requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for students
U.S. colleges hoping for a return to normalcy next fall are weighing how far they should go in urging students to get the COVID-19 vaccine, including whether they should — or legally can — require it.
Teachers union working to help find jobs for cut positions
Nearly 1,000 jobs are being cut from Hillsborough County Public Schools due to a $140 million budget shortfall, and the Hillsborough Classroom Teachers Association (HCTA) is figuring out ways to keep faculty employed, despite their units being cut.
FSA scores won't be used to determine student promotion or high school graduation this year, state says
Answering the question of how the state would handle standardized testing this year, the Florida Department of Education issued an emergency order Friday waiving accountability measures tied to state testing scores.
President Biden's budget wish list includes more for schools, health care and housing
President Joe Biden is releasing his wish list for the federal budget, which includes an 8.4% increase in discretionary spending with substantial gains for education, health care, housing and environmental protection.
Most Florida universities won't require COVID-19 vaccine
As universities across the country prepare to bring more students back to campus this fall, some are taking extra precautions by mandating vaccines.
Hillsborough superintendent says job cuts are 'last resort' with school district's $140M budget shortfall
Hillsborough Schools Superintendent Addison Davis says job cuts are a "last resort" as the district contends with a $140 million budget shortfall -- which he says is the largest ever faced by a school district in Florida.
State education program helps parents teach their children, prepare them for kindergarten
A statewide, home-based early intervention program helps parents teach their young children literacy and language skills before they enter kindergarten -- giving them an easy transition to learning at school.
Hillsborough nonprofit opens first school in the U.S. specifically for children with cancer
1 Voice Academy in Brandon is the first school in the country for children diagnosed with cancer, giving kids the opportunity to still learn while undergoing treatment instead of falling behind in their classes.
Bill in Florida Legislature would require moment of silence in schools every morning
Florida lawmakers are on the verge of requiring public schools across the state to set aside one to two minutes of silence every morning. If passed, Florida would become the 15th state in the country to mandate a moment of silence at the beginning of each school day.
FSA exams begin soon, but will it count?
With FSA testing set to begin Monday, there is still a lot of uncertainty about how much weight the scores will actually hold.
Cyber Florida launches digital literacy program to help kids separate facts from fiction online
Since it’s getting harder to catch what’s real and what’s not online, Cyber Florida launched a new program to teach local students how to figure out facts from fiction.
Vermont high school moves into old Macy's building
Months after toxins forced a Vermont high school to close its doors, students began attending classes in an old Macy’s department store.
Florida governor pitches $1,000 bonus for principals, teachers from state budget
Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking the Florida Legislature to provide bonuses for public school principals and teachers, using $216 million in federal pandemic relief money earmarked for education.
Bay Area school districts begin announcing learning plans for fall semester
It’ll be back to the classroom for students in two Bay Area districts this fall. Other local counties are still deciding what their plan will be.
Florida bill would require school districts to get parental permission before students take sex ed
A new Florida bill would require schools to get written consent from parents if they want their children to take part in sex education classes.
One year later, Tampa teacher reflects on the good and the bad of remote learning
Northwest Elementary teacher Lauren Thibault is so glad to be back in the classroom.
Pasco pulls remote learning option for next school year
The Pasco County School District does not plan to offer remote local learning as an option for students next year.