COVID-19 pandemic prompts SAT to remove optional essay, subject tests
The College Board said Tuesday it will eliminate the optional essay from the SAT and do away with subject tests amid a changing college admissions landscape.
The College Board said Tuesday it will eliminate the optional essay from the SAT and do away with subject tests amid a changing college admissions landscape.
Hillsborough County schools could be out of money by end of June, superintendent says
The Hillsborough County school district could be out of general fund money by the end of June, Superintendent Addison Davis told board members during an eye-opening budget workshop Tuesday.
The Hillsborough County school district could be out of general fund money by the end of June, Superintendent Addison Davis told board members during an eye-opening budget workshop Tuesday.
USF reverses course on College of Education closure
The University of South Florida is reversing course, announcing Wednesday that the College of Education will remain intact.
The University of South Florida is reversing course, announcing Wednesday that the College of Education will remain intact.
1,700 South Florida teachers ordered back to classrooms next week
About 1,700 South Florida teachers who have been working remotely during the coronavirus pandemic have been ordered to return to their campuses when the spring semester begins next Monday.
About 1,700 South Florida teachers who have been working remotely during the coronavirus pandemic have been ordered to return to their campuses when the spring semester begins next Monday.
New Pasco school helps students in recovery
The Calvary Chapel Worship Center in New Port Richey is home to a unique school. Nine teens, ages 14 to 19, will fill the chairs as the first students of Victory High School, the first in the area for Florida Recovery Schools of Tampa Bay, a non-profit private school.
The Calvary Chapel Worship Center in New Port Richey is home to a unique school. Nine teens, ages 14 to 19, will fill the chairs as the first students of Victory High School, the first in the area for Florida Recovery Schools of Tampa Bay, a non-profit private school.
Kids get coronavirus at gatherings more often than school, study finds
Children are more at risk of contracting the coronavirus at a social gathering than in a classroom or childcare setting, a study by the University of Mississippi Medical Center found.
Children are more at risk of contracting the coronavirus at a social gathering than in a classroom or childcare setting, a study by the University of Mississippi Medical Center found.
Biden pledges tuition-free community college for all
Biden wrote in a tweet that a high school diploma is no longer enough for the occupational demands of the 21st Century.
Biden wrote in a tweet that a high school diploma is no longer enough for the occupational demands of the 21st Century.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Governor DeSantis has yet to say anything publicly about where educators specifically fall on the state's priority list for COVID-19 vaccination.