Pasco school district faces federal probe after sharing student information with sheriff’s office
The school district shares students’ information with the sheriff’s office so that deputies can reportedly compile a list of students whom they think might "fall into a life of crime."
The school district shares students’ information with the sheriff’s office so that deputies can reportedly compile a list of students whom they think might "fall into a life of crime."
Hillsborough County teachers informed by email they don't have a job next year
Dozens of Hillsborough County teachers Monday were still processing an email they received from the district at the end of last week informing them they're being laid off.
Dozens of Hillsborough County teachers Monday were still processing an email they received from the district at the end of last week informing them they're being laid off.
NIH funds new COVID-19 testing initiative to get students back to classrooms in vulnerable areas
While other studies are looking at physical distancing and other ways to keep children safe at school, this NIH initiative focuses solely on how to best implement COVID-19 testing among the students, teachers and staff.
While other studies are looking at physical distancing and other ways to keep children safe at school, this NIH initiative focuses solely on how to best implement COVID-19 testing among the students, teachers and staff.
Florida education commissioner wants schools to end mask mandate for next year
Florida’s Education Commissioner sent a letter to school districts asking them to make face masks voluntary next school year.
Florida’s Education Commissioner sent a letter to school districts asking them to make face masks voluntary next school year.
Will lack of social interaction during pandemic have lasting impact on those with autism?
Implementing social distancing measures during the pandemic meant cutting down on social interactions and breaking up routines that children with special needs require.
Implementing social distancing measures during the pandemic meant cutting down on social interactions and breaking up routines that children with special needs require.
First high school for students struggling with substance abuse opens in Bay Area
Classes start Monday at a new non-profit private school in Pasco County. It is not your typical learning environment, classes are year-round, and every student struggles with substance abuse
Classes start Monday at a new non-profit private school in Pasco County. It is not your typical learning environment, classes are year-round, and every student struggles with substance abuse
Digital home learning coming to an end in Hernando County
Digital home learning will come to an end on June 18, 2021, for students in Hernando County.
Digital home learning will come to an end on June 18, 2021, for students in Hernando County.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
With FSA testing set to begin Monday, there is still a lot of uncertainty about how much weight the scores will actually hold.