Coronavirus boosts interest in public health education at USF
The pandemic may have slowed down campus life, but not applications for enrollment at the University of South Florida’s College of Public Health.
The pandemic may have slowed down campus life, but not applications for enrollment at the University of South Florida’s College of Public Health.
Venice parents put together 'real' prom for senior class
After a year of restrictions, Venice High School's class of 2021 is getting a chance to let loose.
After a year of restrictions, Venice High School's class of 2021 is getting a chance to let loose.
Bright Futures scholarship debate shifts to future funding concerns
A Senate panel on Tuesday scaled back a bill that would have reduced Bright Futures scholarships for students pursuing certain degrees, but opponents are now focusing criticism on whether the measure will jeopardize future funding for the program.
A Senate panel on Tuesday scaled back a bill that would have reduced Bright Futures scholarships for students pursuing certain degrees, but opponents are now focusing criticism on whether the measure will jeopardize future funding for the program.
Parents of virtual learners say their kids have worse mental health, less time outside, CDC survey finds
One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children.
One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children.
University of Tampa seniors plan alternative, in-person graduation ceremony
It’s not the send-off they expected. Graduating seniors and their families were disappointed to learn May commencement at the University of Tampa will be virtual, again.
It’s not the send-off they expected. Graduating seniors and their families were disappointed to learn May commencement at the University of Tampa will be virtual, again.
Florida lawmakers consider reducing role of standardized tests in schools
A Polk County mother who is allowing her eighth-grader to opt-out of standardized tests isn’t alone in believing that the tests have too much weight in determining school funding, grade promotion, graduation and teacher evaluations.
A Polk County mother who is allowing her eighth-grader to opt-out of standardized tests isn’t alone in believing that the tests have too much weight in determining school funding, grade promotion, graduation and teacher evaluations.
Young friends welcome chance to be less distanced at school
The CDC says with universal masking, students only need to be three feet apart from each other in classroom settings instead of six feet apart.
The CDC says with universal masking, students only need to be three feet apart from each other in classroom settings instead of six feet apart.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.