Park Elementary School employee charged with abusing 2 pre-kindergarten students in ESE class
Highlands County deputies arrested Cynthia Lee Heiss, 38, a paraprofessional at Park Elementary School in Avon Park, after they say she abused two children at the school.
Highlands County deputies arrested Cynthia Lee Heiss, 38, a paraprofessional at Park Elementary School in Avon Park, after they say she abused two children at the school.
It's not 'me;' it's 'we': Polk school board picks former Sarasota teacher as next superintendent
Polk County will soon have a new superintendent and he is no stranger to the Bay Area.
Polk County will soon have a new superintendent and he is no stranger to the Bay Area.
Polk County school board approves former Sarasota teacher as new superintendent
Polk County Public Schools has chosen a new superintendent after Jacqueline Byrd announced she will retire in June.
Polk County Public Schools has chosen a new superintendent after Jacqueline Byrd announced she will retire in June.
Shorecrest opens program for teens graduating high school but not ready for college
A program designed for students who feel like they missed out on crucial parts of high school life, and aren't ready for college, has opened at Shorecrest Prep in St. Pete.
A program designed for students who feel like they missed out on crucial parts of high school life, and aren't ready for college, has opened at Shorecrest Prep in St. Pete.
Hillsborough school board members continue ongoing discussions on budget crisis to avoid state takeover
Last week, Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran told the district it has until May 12 to deliver a plan that will finally right the district’s years-long financial woes. The Hillsborough County School District now has a deficit crisis of more than $100 million and counting.
Last week, Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran told the district it has until May 12 to deliver a plan that will finally right the district’s years-long financial woes. The Hillsborough County School District now has a deficit crisis of more than $100 million and counting.
Summer camp spotlight: Learning through play at Snapology of St Pete
With May around the corner, many summer camps across the Tampa Bay area are opening for registration.
With May around the corner, many summer camps across the Tampa Bay area are opening for registration.
Pasco County woman becomes college graduate at '74 years young'
Fifty years after graduating from high school, 74-year-old Sue Navage is fulfilling her lifelong dream of getting her college diploma -- a bachelor's degree in counseling from Trinity College.
Fifty years after graduating from high school, 74-year-old Sue Navage is fulfilling her lifelong dream of getting her college diploma -- a bachelor's degree in counseling from Trinity College.
Some believe state takeover is imminent for Hillsborough Schools
Florida’s education commissioner said a takeover could happen if the Hillsborough County School Board and superintendent can’t solve its massive budget deficit.
Florida’s education commissioner said a takeover could happen if the Hillsborough County School Board and superintendent can’t solve its massive budget deficit.
Warning of 'crisis,' state education commissioner threatens takeover of Hillsborough school district
Richard Corcoran called Hillsborough's budget situation "a point of crisis" and he threatened to take over the district if their problems are not resolved -- or if superintendent Addison Davis is fired.
Richard Corcoran called Hillsborough's budget situation "a point of crisis" and he threatened to take over the district if their problems are not resolved -- or if superintendent Addison Davis is fired.
Florida lawmakers pass bill requiring moment of silence in schools
Florida public-school students might soon have a required moment of silence at the start of each day, under a measure passed Thursday by the Florida Senate and headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk.
Florida public-school students might soon have a required moment of silence at the start of each day, under a measure passed Thursday by the Florida Senate and headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk.
Greenville ISD teacher suspended for photo showing her foot on Black student’s neck
A 10-year-old Black student at Lamar Elementary School in Greenville was seen in a picture with his white teacher's foot on his neck. The boy said it was punishment for acting out in class.
A 10-year-old Black student at Lamar Elementary School in Greenville was seen in a picture with his white teacher's foot on his neck. The boy said it was punishment for acting out in class.
Saint Leo University to resume in-person classes in the fall
School officials announced they intend to bring students back to the campus for the fall semester.
School officials announced they intend to bring students back to the campus for the fall semester.
USF students protest proposed Bright Futures changes, university budget cuts
With Florida's legislative session wrapping up next Friday, lawmakers have some big decisions to make, including those impacting college education.
With Florida's legislative session wrapping up next Friday, lawmakers have some big decisions to make, including those impacting college education.
Oakland Technical High senior to be school's first Black male valedictorian
When 18-year-old Ahmed Muhammad graduates from Oakland Technical High School next month, he will make history by becoming the school’s first Black male to be named valedictorian.
When 18-year-old Ahmed Muhammad graduates from Oakland Technical High School next month, he will make history by becoming the school’s first Black male to be named valedictorian.
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