Norwegian Cruise Line to celebrate teachers with free cruise
Norwegian Cruise Line is giving away free 7-night cruises to 100 teachers to award them for their passion and dedication.
Norwegian Cruise Line is giving away free 7-night cruises to 100 teachers to award them for their passion and dedication.
Sarasota Eagle Scout earns ever possible merit badge from Boy Scouts of America
Owen joined the Wolf Scouts in second grade. He's now a 16-year-old Eagle Scout and he's earned every merit badge possible. Since 1912, less than 500 scouts than out of 110 million have accomplished that feat.
Owen joined the Wolf Scouts in second grade. He's now a 16-year-old Eagle Scout and he's earned every merit badge possible. Since 1912, less than 500 scouts than out of 110 million have accomplished that feat.
Technology Playground at St. Pete College encourages public to dream, think and create
People of all ages are encouraged to dream without limits and discover what’s possible at St Pete College’s Innovation Lab.
People of all ages are encouraged to dream without limits and discover what’s possible at St Pete College’s Innovation Lab.
Masks may soon become optional for students, staff at Manatee County schools
Masks could soon be added to the list of items not required in Manatee County schools.
Masks could soon be added to the list of items not required in Manatee County schools.
COVID slide raises questions for kids with learning disabilities
Kids and parents have struggled to keep students up-to-date on their school work during a year of pandemic closures and online learning. Experts say children with learning disabilities have been hurt the most.
Kids and parents have struggled to keep students up-to-date on their school work during a year of pandemic closures and online learning. Experts say children with learning disabilities have been hurt the most.
12-year-old boy genius graduates from high school, college in same year — and he’s already started 2 companies
A 12-year-old North Carolina boy graduated from high school and college all in the same year. Oh, and that’s not all — he’s also running two start-up companies that he founded.
A 12-year-old North Carolina boy graduated from high school and college all in the same year. Oh, and that’s not all — he’s also running two start-up companies that he founded.
Park Elementary School employee charged with abusing 2 pre-kindergarten students in ESE class
Highlands County deputies arrested Cynthia Lee Heiss, 38, a paraprofessional at Park Elementary School in Avon Park, after they say she abused two children at the school.
Highlands County deputies arrested Cynthia Lee Heiss, 38, a paraprofessional at Park Elementary School in Avon Park, after they say she abused two children at the school.
It's not 'me;' it's 'we': Polk school board picks former Sarasota teacher as next superintendent
Polk County will soon have a new superintendent and he is no stranger to the Bay Area.
Polk County will soon have a new superintendent and he is no stranger to the Bay Area.
Polk County school board approves former Sarasota teacher as new superintendent
Polk County Public Schools has chosen a new superintendent after Jacqueline Byrd announced she will retire in June.
Polk County Public Schools has chosen a new superintendent after Jacqueline Byrd announced she will retire in June.
Shorecrest opens program for teens graduating high school but not ready for college
A program designed for students who feel like they missed out on crucial parts of high school life, and aren't ready for college, has opened at Shorecrest Prep in St. Pete.
A program designed for students who feel like they missed out on crucial parts of high school life, and aren't ready for college, has opened at Shorecrest Prep in St. Pete.
Hillsborough school board members continue ongoing discussions on budget crisis to avoid state takeover
Last week, Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran told the district it has until May 12 to deliver a plan that will finally right the district’s years-long financial woes. The Hillsborough County School District now has a deficit crisis of more than $100 million and counting.
Last week, Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran told the district it has until May 12 to deliver a plan that will finally right the district’s years-long financial woes. The Hillsborough County School District now has a deficit crisis of more than $100 million and counting.
Summer camp spotlight: Learning through play at Snapology of St Pete
With May around the corner, many summer camps across the Tampa Bay area are opening for registration.
With May around the corner, many summer camps across the Tampa Bay area are opening for registration.
Pasco County woman becomes college graduate at '74 years young'
Fifty years after graduating from high school, 74-year-old Sue Navage is fulfilling her lifelong dream of getting her college diploma -- a bachelor's degree in counseling from Trinity College.
Fifty years after graduating from high school, 74-year-old Sue Navage is fulfilling her lifelong dream of getting her college diploma -- a bachelor's degree in counseling from Trinity College.
Some believe state takeover is imminent for Hillsborough Schools
Florida’s education commissioner said a takeover could happen if the Hillsborough County School Board and superintendent can’t solve its massive budget deficit.
Florida’s education commissioner said a takeover could happen if the Hillsborough County School Board and superintendent can’t solve its massive budget deficit.
Warning of 'crisis,' state education commissioner threatens takeover of Hillsborough school district
Richard Corcoran called Hillsborough's budget situation "a point of crisis" and he threatened to take over the district if their problems are not resolved -- or if superintendent Addison Davis is fired.
Richard Corcoran called Hillsborough's budget situation "a point of crisis" and he threatened to take over the district if their problems are not resolved -- or if superintendent Addison Davis is fired.
Florida lawmakers pass bill requiring moment of silence in schools
Florida public-school students might soon have a required moment of silence at the start of each day, under a measure passed Thursday by the Florida Senate and headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk.
Florida public-school students might soon have a required moment of silence at the start of each day, under a measure passed Thursday by the Florida Senate and headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk.
Greenville ISD teacher suspended for photo showing her foot on Black student’s neck
A 10-year-old Black student at Lamar Elementary School in Greenville was seen in a picture with his white teacher's foot on his neck. The boy said it was punishment for acting out in class.
A 10-year-old Black student at Lamar Elementary School in Greenville was seen in a picture with his white teacher's foot on his neck. The boy said it was punishment for acting out in class.
Saint Leo University to resume in-person classes in the fall
School officials announced they intend to bring students back to the campus for the fall semester.
School officials announced they intend to bring students back to the campus for the fall semester.
USF students protest proposed Bright Futures changes, university budget cuts
With Florida's legislative session wrapping up next Friday, lawmakers have some big decisions to make, including those impacting college education.
With Florida's legislative session wrapping up next Friday, lawmakers have some big decisions to make, including those impacting college education.
Oakland Technical High senior to be school's first Black male valedictorian
When 18-year-old Ahmed Muhammad graduates from Oakland Technical High School next month, he will make history by becoming the school’s first Black male to be named valedictorian.
When 18-year-old Ahmed Muhammad graduates from Oakland Technical High School next month, he will make history by becoming the school’s first Black male to be named valedictorian.