Standardized testing must be done on school campuses, Florida education commissioner says
Florida will extend the standardized testing period in the spring to allow for in-person testing for students who have not yet returned to campus due to COVID-19 concerns, the state's education commissioner said in a new order.
Florida will extend the standardized testing period in the spring to allow for in-person testing for students who have not yet returned to campus due to COVID-19 concerns, the state's education commissioner said in a new order.
Lutz church donates over $38,000 to eliminate lunch debt for students in Hillsborough, Pasco counties
School district officials announced a local church will pay off student lunch debt for students within two counties.
School district officials announced a local church will pay off student lunch debt for students within two counties.
CDC school guidance may have little effect in Florida
New guidelines from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about reopening schools during the coronavirus pandemic might not change anything in Florida, as state Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran is urging districts to "stay the course."
New guidelines from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about reopening schools during the coronavirus pandemic might not change anything in Florida, as state Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran is urging districts to "stay the course."
CDC says strong evidence in-person schooling can be done safely
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
Teachers angry after superintendent seen without mask at Bucs celebration
Faculty from Hillsborough County Public Schools reached out to FOX 13 expressing their frustration toward Superintendent Addison Davis after seeing images of him without a mask in a large crowd.
Faculty from Hillsborough County Public Schools reached out to FOX 13 expressing their frustration toward Superintendent Addison Davis after seeing images of him without a mask in a large crowd.
White House defers to CDC for COVID-19 guidance on school reopenings
The White House says it's aiming for a full reopening of schools but will defer to science experts on how to get there in the middle of a pandemic.
The White House says it's aiming for a full reopening of schools but will defer to science experts on how to get there in the middle of a pandemic.
Enrollment issues due to pandemic could cause devastating budget cuts for upcoming school year
If enrollment doesn’t rebound, the state’s school system may face what it calls devastating budget cuts for the upcoming school year.
If enrollment doesn’t rebound, the state’s school system may face what it calls devastating budget cuts for the upcoming school year.
Lawmaker: Parents should decide to hold back child because of ‘COVID slide’
Sen. Lori Berman has filed a bill that gives parents the option to have their kids repeat a grade if they've fallen behind.
Sen. Lori Berman has filed a bill that gives parents the option to have their kids repeat a grade if they've fallen behind.
Democrats urge Biden to cancel up to $50k in student loan debt by executive action
The resolution called on President Biden to take executive action to "administratively cancel up to $50,000 in Federal student loan debt for Federal student loan borrowers" using "existing legal authorities" under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
The resolution called on President Biden to take executive action to "administratively cancel up to $50,000 in Federal student loan debt for Federal student loan borrowers" using "existing legal authorities" under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
CDC says schools can reopen without teachers getting COVID-19 vaccine
The Director of the CDC says schools can safely reopen even if teachers are not vaccinated for the coronavirus.
The Director of the CDC says schools can safely reopen even if teachers are not vaccinated for the coronavirus.
Opportunity of a lifetime: Tampa students featured in Nike Super Bowl ad
A pair of high school girls' flag football teams are featured in a new Nike commercial promoting women in football. The minute-long ad shows girls from Alonso and Robinson high schools in Tampa and is narrated by one of the star players.
A pair of high school girls' flag football teams are featured in a new Nike commercial promoting women in football. The minute-long ad shows girls from Alonso and Robinson high schools in Tampa and is narrated by one of the star players.
Tampa college student's invention could save women from sexual assault
A University of Tampa freshman invented a scrunchie that puts a cap on bad intentions, and she’s getting national exposure for her product.
A University of Tampa freshman invented a scrunchie that puts a cap on bad intentions, and she’s getting national exposure for her product.
Polk school district to slash game attendance to 25% following CDC 'superspreader' report
Polk County public school officials announced Wednesday that it will be cutting attendance at games and other athletic events starting Monday, Feb. 1.
Polk County public school officials announced Wednesday that it will be cutting attendance at games and other athletic events starting Monday, Feb. 1.
San Francisco school board votes to change 44 school names deemed 'inappropriate'
Forty-four schools in San Francisco, named after historical figures such as Washington, Lincoln and Jefferson, will be renamed because they are considered "inappropriate" due to their connections to slavery, genocide or oppression. Replacing signage at the schools will cost more than $400,000.
Forty-four schools in San Francisco, named after historical figures such as Washington, Lincoln and Jefferson, will be renamed because they are considered "inappropriate" due to their connections to slavery, genocide or oppression. Replacing signage at the schools will cost more than $400,000.
CDC says proper precautions result in few COVID-19 cases in schools; cites Polk wrestling tournament
A new CDC study released Tuesday suggests schools should postpone high-contact athletic activities where it’s not possible to wear masks and COVID-19 transmission is high.
A new CDC study released Tuesday suggests schools should postpone high-contact athletic activities where it’s not possible to wear masks and COVID-19 transmission is high.
Interactive learning space uses robotics to help students thrive
Tampa area youth are getting immersed in the world of technology and engineering through a program called Fab Lab.
Tampa area youth are getting immersed in the world of technology and engineering through a program called Fab Lab.
WATCH: Heartwarming moment UCLA Law student finds out he passed the California bar
Omarr Rambert, a recent UCLA School of Law graduate, posted a video on Instagram on Jan. 8 of the moment he found out he passed the California Bar Exam.
Omarr Rambert, a recent UCLA School of Law graduate, posted a video on Instagram on Jan. 8 of the moment he found out he passed the California Bar Exam.
Student loan payment pause extended through Sept. 30 by Biden executive orders
After an executive order by President Joe Biden, the U.S. Department of Education will extend the pause on student loan payments and collections until Sept. 30, 2021.
After an executive order by President Joe Biden, the U.S. Department of Education will extend the pause on student loan payments and collections until Sept. 30, 2021.
Biden revokes Trump report promoting 'patriotic education', disbands 1776 Commission
President Joe Biden revoked a recent Trump administration report that aimed to promote “patriotic education” in schools but that historians mocked and rejected as political propaganda.
President Joe Biden revoked a recent Trump administration report that aimed to promote “patriotic education” in schools but that historians mocked and rejected as political propaganda.
Second semester gets underway with more students back on campus
With the first semester in the books, the Pinellas County School District is taking a closer look at how their students are doing and what changes they need to make for the semester ahead.
With the first semester in the books, the Pinellas County School District is taking a closer look at how their students are doing and what changes they need to make for the semester ahead.