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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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 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.