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.
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.
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.”
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Jill Biden will back debt-free community college as student debt nears $1.7 trillion: report
The future First Lady intends to continue to teach when her husband is in office.
The future First Lady intends to continue to teach when her husband is in office.
Few questions linger after education commissioner's order
Hillsborough schools Superintendent Addison Davis applauded the education commissioner for giving families the same choices they had during the first semester.
Hillsborough schools Superintendent Addison Davis applauded the education commissioner for giving families the same choices they had during the first semester.
Pasco County officials reverse ban on spectators at school events
The Pasco County School District withdrew its ban on spectators at extra-curricular activities, but some limitations remain in place.
The Pasco County School District withdrew its ban on spectators at extra-curricular activities, but some limitations remain in place.
U.S. students falling behind in math during pandemic, study shows
The analysis of data from nearly 4.4 million U.S. students in grades 3-8 represents one of the first significant measures of the pandemic’s impacts on learning.
The analysis of data from nearly 4.4 million U.S. students in grades 3-8 represents one of the first significant measures of the pandemic’s impacts on learning.
Virtual learning will remain an option for second semester, DeSantis confirms
In his first public appearance in almost a month, Gov. Ron DeSantis confirmed Monday that Florida's schools will offer e-learning for the second half of the school year, but they must also remain open with an in-person option.
In his first public appearance in almost a month, Gov. Ron DeSantis confirmed Monday that Florida's schools will offer e-learning for the second half of the school year, but they must also remain open with an in-person option.
Florida parents still waiting to see what options are for second semester
Thanksgiving has come and gone and, as of Friday evening, Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran had not yet issued a new emergency order despite saying he expected to do so by the holiday.
Thanksgiving has come and gone and, as of Friday evening, Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran had not yet issued a new emergency order despite saying he expected to do so by the holiday.
Free Bay Area program helps adults finish college degrees
Kevin Giordano found himself back on the St. Petersburg College campus years after graduating.
Kevin Giordano found himself back on the St. Petersburg College campus years after graduating.
Spectators no longer allowed at Pasco County school events to prevent spread of COVID-19
In the latest effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, the Pasco County School District will not allow spectators at sporting events or musical/theatrical performances beginning Monday, November 23, 2020.
In the latest effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, the Pasco County School District will not allow spectators at sporting events or musical/theatrical performances beginning Monday, November 23, 2020.
Corcoran says distance learning will remain an option for second half of school year
Florida students will be able to continue to learn remotely through the second half of the school year as the state grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran said Wednesday.
Florida students will be able to continue to learn remotely through the second half of the school year as the state grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran said Wednesday.
President-elect Joe Biden backs student loan relief
President-elect Joe Biden is considering forgiving student loan debt for millions of people, but says that the action should take place in Congress.
President-elect Joe Biden is considering forgiving student loan debt for millions of people, but says that the action should take place in Congress.
Teachers unions across US demand stop to in-person learning amid rising coronavirus cases
Teachers' unions across America are calling for the halt of in-person learning as coronavirus cases climb once again.
Teachers' unions across America are calling for the halt of in-person learning as coronavirus cases climb once again.
U.S. schools abandon classes, states retreat as virus surges
School systems in Detroit, Indianapolis, Philadelphia and suburban Minneapolis are giving up on in-person classes, and some governors are reimposing restrictions on bars and restaurants or getting more serious about masks.
School systems in Detroit, Indianapolis, Philadelphia and suburban Minneapolis are giving up on in-person classes, and some governors are reimposing restrictions on bars and restaurants or getting more serious about masks.
State looks to close book on school-reopening fight
Trying to end months of legal wrangling, the state is urging an appeals court to keep in place a decision that backed Gov. Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran in a fight about reopening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trying to end months of legal wrangling, the state is urging an appeals court to keep in place a decision that backed Gov. Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran in a fight about reopening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.