‘Won’t you be my students?’: Teacher starts class by singing rendition of Mr. Rogers’ theme song
A Maryland teacher sings Mr. Roger’s theme song with a twist to welcome his students to class every morning.
Gov. DeSantis proposes $3,000 bonus for teachers credentialed in teaching civics
Under the governor’s proposal, teachers who get credentialed in teaching civics would get a $3,000 bonus.
DeSantis releases plans for civics education in Florida
Relying on federal coronavirus relief funds for schools, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing to spend $106 million to bolster civics education, including offering bonuses to teachers who complete training.
6 feet or 3 feet? Schools, CDC considering guidance on seating students closer together
U.S. guidelines that say students should be kept 6 feet apart in schools are receiving new scrutiny from federal health experts, state governments and education officials working to return as many children as possible to the classroom.
Controversial bill that would cut Bright Futures funding for certain students is back on the table
A major rewrite of the Bright Futures program bill will go before the Senate Education Committee.
USF will hold in-person graduation ceremonies
In-person commencement ceremonies will return this spring for University of South Florida students.
Manatee school district offering free spring break meals
School districts across the Bay Area have been on a mission to make sure students are properly fed during spring break – that includes Manatee County.
Bay Area school districts work overtime to feed hungry students over spring break
School district officials are working overtime this year to make sure children are not forced to take a break from nutrition during spring break.
Graduation plans announced for Bay Area schools
Graduation for the class of 2020 was likely not the day they imagined. High school seniors in the Bay Area marked commencement online or attended very scaled back and socially distant celebrations.
Sarasota students won’t be cutting loose after school district approves senior prom, bans dancing
For high school seniors in Sarasota County, prom will look and feel different. Only seniors will be allowed, and just like the movie 'Footloose,' no dancing will be permitted. "It does suck," one student offered.
MOSI gearing up for interactive science camps during spring break
Tampa's MOSI Museum of Science and Industry says it is not too late to sign kids up for camps during the week off from school.
Bill to make cuts to Bright Futures scholarship program draws backlash from students
High school students and Florida legislators are at odds over a new proposal that would cut funding to the Bright Futures program. For years, it’s provided scholarships to eligible students, but lawmakers say the pandemic is straining the state’s budget.
STEM camp gives children early exposure to exciting career paths
A young woman is touching the lives of youth through her STEM camp. The impact she is making on young lives is what's right with Tampa Bay.
Many Hillsborough County teachers relieved to get first vaccine dose
A federal mandate allows any school staff, from elementary through high school, to be eligible. That's more expansive than Governor DeSantis' previous order, which only allowed school staff ages 50 and up to get the vaccine.
Register kids now for arts, science, sports spring break camps
Spring break is a week away for most Bay Area students, but a break from school doesn’t have to mean a break from learning.
Baltimore-area student passed only 3 classes in 4 years, ranked near top half of class
A Baltimore-area high school is facing scrutiny after reports came out about a student who passed just three classes in four years, but moved ahead anyway. Now that he’s being sent back to the ninth grade, his mother says the school failed him.
Teacher COVID-19 vaccinations go untracked amid school reopening push
States and many districts have not been keeping track of school employee COVID-19 vaccinations, even as the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide.
USF plans full return to in-person classes; other schools may follow suit
The University of South Florida announced Wednesday the campus will move back to full in-person classes and other activities. Other schools are having those same conversations.
As world's youngest certified drone pilots, St. Pete middle school students ready to soar
They aren't old enough to drive, but students at Azalea Middle School in St. Petersburg are getting a unique opportunity to become certified in drone flight and safety.
Assignment at Mississippi middle school asks students to ‘pretend like you are a slave’
A photo of a Mississippi middle school teacher’s writing assignment on slavery is drawing heavy criticism online, and parents in the district are speaking out.