Assignment at Mississippi middle school asks students to ‘pretend like you are a slave’
A photo of a Mississippi middle school teacher’s writing assignment on slavery is drawing heavy criticism online, and parents in the district are speaking out.
A photo of a Mississippi middle school teacher’s writing assignment on slavery is drawing heavy criticism online, and parents in the district are speaking out.
'Portraits In Patriotism Act' would expose Florida students to victims of communism, Holocaust
Standing with a group that commemorates victims of communism, Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls endorsed legislative proposals aimed at exposing public-school students to "victims of other nations' governing philosophies."
Standing with a group that commemorates victims of communism, Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls endorsed legislative proposals aimed at exposing public-school students to "victims of other nations' governing philosophies."
Florida superintendents seek 'flexibility' on standardized testing for students
Florida superintendents are urging state officials to ask the federal government for waivers when it comes to standardized testing for the current academic school year.
Florida superintendents are urging state officials to ask the federal government for waivers when it comes to standardized testing for the current academic school year.
Florida considers letting kids pass regardless of state testing scores
Studies show students nationwide have learned less this school year, relative to other years, because of the pandemic. Some Florida lawmakers are considering whether there should be options for parents and students to minimize the impacts, long-term.
Studies show students nationwide have learned less this school year, relative to other years, because of the pandemic. Some Florida lawmakers are considering whether there should be options for parents and students to minimize the impacts, long-term.
Lawmakers consider in-state tuition for Floridians' out-of-state grandkids
A proposal is advancing in the House that would allow high-performing students who live outside of Florida to pay in-state tuition rates at public universities if their grandparents reside in the Sunshine State.
A proposal is advancing in the House that would allow high-performing students who live outside of Florida to pay in-state tuition rates at public universities if their grandparents reside in the Sunshine State.
Tampa Bay Watch promotes environmental stewardship with family field trips
Families looking for new interactive learning experiences during the month of March can take a field trip to Tierra Verde.
Families looking for new interactive learning experiences during the month of March can take a field trip to Tierra Verde.
Manatee school district employees honored as champions of education
The Manatee Education Foundation and nearly 60 sponsors raised more than $80,000. The money will be put towards a pizza lunch for every school, plus awards, presents and small ways to say 'thank you.'
The Manatee Education Foundation and nearly 60 sponsors raised more than $80,000. The money will be put towards a pizza lunch for every school, plus awards, presents and small ways to say 'thank you.'
12-year-old girl arrested, accused of selling stun guns on Tampa middle school campus
Tampa police arrested a 12-year-old girl accused of bringing stun guns to school to sell to her fellow classmates.
Tampa police arrested a 12-year-old girl accused of bringing stun guns to school to sell to her fellow classmates.
Bay Area school districts begin announcing graduation plans
With graduations right around the corner, school districts in the Tampa Bay area are starting to solidify their commencement plans.
With graduations right around the corner, school districts in the Tampa Bay area are starting to solidify their commencement plans.
FSU, UF announce details on in-person instruction, graduation plans
In a sign that Florida's higher-education institutions are preparing for a return to normalcy, two of the state's largest universities are announcing changes that bring people back to campus.
In a sign that Florida's higher-education institutions are preparing for a return to normalcy, two of the state's largest universities are announcing changes that bring people back to campus.
Florida lawmaker files bill that would cut tuition aid for degrees that don't 'lead to jobs'
Under a bill filed Tuesday in the Florida legislature, state financial aid for colleges would be based on whether a student's course of study is likely to result in a job after graduation.
Under a bill filed Tuesday in the Florida legislature, state financial aid for colleges would be based on whether a student's course of study is likely to result in a job after graduation.
Lawmaker proposes that voters should elect Hernando County superintendent
Right now in Hernando County, the superintendent of schools is appointed by the school board, but one lawmaker is proposing a change, saying voters should choose who runs schools.
Right now in Hernando County, the superintendent of schools is appointed by the school board, but one lawmaker is proposing a change, saying voters should choose who runs schools.
Florida charter schools win tax fight
Reversing course from a decision last year, a fiercely divided appeals court Wednesday said charter schools are entitled to a cut of tax dollars that Palm Beach County voters approved in 2018 for more-traditional public schools.
Reversing course from a decision last year, a fiercely divided appeals court Wednesday said charter schools are entitled to a cut of tax dollars that Palm Beach County voters approved in 2018 for more-traditional public schools.
Teachers bring inspiring African American stories to life during Black History Month
Every day during the month of February, Teidra Everett dresses up as an essential figure in Black history, prompting her students to learn more about race, culture, and America's past.
Every day during the month of February, Teidra Everett dresses up as an essential figure in Black history, prompting her students to learn more about race, culture, and America's past.
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.