Biden introduces Connecticut schools chief Miguel Cardona as education secretary pick
President-elect Joe Biden introduced Miguel Cardona as his pick for education secretary on Wednesday, saying Connecticut's education chief and life-long champion of public schools is the right pick to lead.
Florida teachers disappointed with governor’s vaccine priority list
Some Florida teachers are worried about next semester after Gov. DeSantis said he wanted to prioritize seniors for the next phase of vaccinations.
Tarpon Springs students first in Florida to practice procedures on synthetic dog
Students at Tarpon Springs interested in being a veterinarian are getting a rare opportunity to practice procedures on a dog.
Dr. Miguel Cardona, Connecticut's schools chief, tapped as Biden's education secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen the education commissioner for Connecticut and a former public school teacher to serve as his education secretary.
Florida middle school teacher disciplined for comments on immigrants
A former Florida middle school teacher has been banned from teaching in the state until at least next summer.
Dozens of West Point cadets accused of cheating on exam
Cheating at the U.S. Military Academy came to light when instructors saw irregularities while grading the exam.
Teacher of the Year: Former gang member becomes Missouri’s top educator
Darrion Cockrell joined a gang when he was 10 years old. Today, he’s keeping his students from going down a similar path.
Lawmakers to again consider 'moment of silence' measure
An effort to require public-school students to engage in a moment of silence at the start of each school day is back before the state Legislature.
Masks to remain mandatory in Hillsborough schools after judge tosses lawsuit
Students in Hillsborough County schools must continue to wear masks to slow the spread of COVID-19. A judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by parents who opposed the district’s mandate.
Baseballs from nearby high school flying into Riverview daycare play area
A daycare operator is worried about the safety of the children on his playground.
Polk County public schools temporarily suspending athletic programs due to pandemic
Effective immediately, all practices and competitions are canceled until Jan. 4, 2021, the county said, after more than 50 student-athletes participating in winter sports tested positive in recent weeks.
Hillsborough County school officials providing free meals over winter break
For the first time, the Hillsborough County School District is providing meals for students over the winter break.
Florida teachers urge DeSantis to prioritize them for COVID-19 vaccinations
Governor DeSantis has yet to say anything publicly about where educators specifically fall on the state's priority list for COVID-19 vaccination.
Applications to medical school up amid COVID-19 pandemic
Officials with University of Arizona's College of Medicine say more people are applying to their school, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Metalheads graduate Polk State machinist program with scholarship help from Metallica
A group of Polk State College students are singing the praises of the heavy metal band Metallica.
Surge of medical school applications amid COVID-19 pandemic dubbed ‘Fauci effect’
Applications for medical school have increased significantly amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with several organizations referring to the surge in interest in the profession as the “Fauci effect.”
Free, drive-through flu shot clinics at Hillsborough County schools
Hillsborough County Public Schools is partnering with the Florida Department of Health to hold five, drive-through, free flu shot clinics for students, families, and district staff.
Hillsborough judge hears arguments in case against school district's mask policy
A Tampa attorney is taking on Hillsborough County Public Schools' mandate for students, teachers and staff to wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Bradenton teens develop app to help patients, doctors regulate medication dosages
At Braden River High school, a group of four friends is proving they can make a difference in the world even before they graduate.
US fully restores protections for DACA applicants
The Trump administration has fully restored the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program for immigrants brought to the U.S. as young people, complying with a federal judge’s order.