Beloved teacher, announcer, veteran remembered at Armwood High School
For years, you could count on the voice of the Hawks at football games in Seffner: Mr. Bruce Burnham, a former Armwood High School teacher and coach. He called the games until his retirement.
For years, you could count on the voice of the Hawks at football games in Seffner: Mr. Bruce Burnham, a former Armwood High School teacher and coach. He called the games until his retirement.
Pinellas teacher’s association demands district distribute simultaneous classroom survey
Parents and teachers in Pinellas County are continuing to slam the school district over simultaneous teaching.
Parents and teachers in Pinellas County are continuing to slam the school district over simultaneous teaching.
Struggling students get extra help on Saturdays
The Hillsborough County School District's Saturday Academy, a way for students who may have fallen behind during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic to catch up.
The Hillsborough County School District's Saturday Academy, a way for students who may have fallen behind during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic to catch up.
Mural artist helps students in St. Pete create mural with lasting impact
Mural artist Ya La'Ford is helping Mt. Zion Christian Academy students create memories for themselves and the community that will last a lifetime.
Mural artist Ya La'Ford is helping Mt. Zion Christian Academy students create memories for themselves and the community that will last a lifetime.
Washington high school student kicked out of Zoom class over pro-Trump flag, parents claim
A Washington state high school student was allegedly kicked out of a Zoom class for displaying a pro-Trump flag on the wall despite warnings from the teacher to take it down, according to a Tuesday report.
A Washington state high school student was allegedly kicked out of a Zoom class for displaying a pro-Trump flag on the wall despite warnings from the teacher to take it down, according to a Tuesday report.
DeSantis pushes back at 'draconian' university policies regarding college parties
Gov. Ron DeSantis thinks students who attend Florida’s 12 state universities should be able to socialize without worrying about getting thrown out of school.
Gov. Ron DeSantis thinks students who attend Florida’s 12 state universities should be able to socialize without worrying about getting thrown out of school.
Florida high school bans football team's police flag after critics deem it "openly racist"
The team's use of the symbol received swift backlash online, with some calling the move 'openly racist.'
The team's use of the symbol received swift backlash online, with some calling the move 'openly racist.'
Florida Board of Education meeting at Holocaust Museum after survey shows lack of Holocaust knowledge
The Florida Board of Education is meeting Wednesday at the Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Pete. It will be its second in-person meeting since the start of the pandemic. Budget cuts and student safety are up for discussion, but also making sure Holocaust education is a priority this school year. An alarming national survey found 63% of adults under 40 do not know that six million Jews were murdered during the Holocaust -- the world’s worst genocide. RELATED: 'Shocking' lack of Holocaust knowledge among younger Floridians, survey finds
The Florida Board of Education is meeting Wednesday at the Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Pete. It will be its second in-person meeting since the start of the pandemic. Budget cuts and student safety are up for discussion, but also making sure Holocaust education is a priority this school year. An alarming national survey found 63% of adults under 40 do not know that six million Jews were murdered during the Holocaust -- the world’s worst genocide. RELATED: 'Shocking' lack of Holocaust knowledge among younger Floridians, survey finds
Hillsborough teachers, students plan protest as school board meets to discuss budget cuts
Hillsborough County school board members heard from a literal chorus of protesters as they met to discuss budget cuts and shortfalls Tuesday. Chorus students and teachers from across the district sang outside the meeting to try to convince board members and district officials that the arts are worth saving.
Hillsborough County school board members heard from a literal chorus of protesters as they met to discuss budget cuts and shortfalls Tuesday. Chorus students and teachers from across the district sang outside the meeting to try to convince board members and district officials that the arts are worth saving.
Despite pandemic, Bradenton students collect necessities for hurricane victims
Sitting outside Electa Lee Magnet Middle School, you can't miss the white trailer with "changing the future through leadership and innovation" printed on the side.
Sitting outside Electa Lee Magnet Middle School, you can't miss the white trailer with "changing the future through leadership and innovation" printed on the side.
Pinellas County school board members to discuss boost in teacher salaries
Pinellas teachers and instructors will see a boost in their paychecks this year thanks to a new influx of state funds.
Pinellas teachers and instructors will see a boost in their paychecks this year thanks to a new influx of state funds.
Hillsborough County braces for widespread layoffs in school district due to budget crunch
Rumors and speculation over district layoffs have swirled ever since Hillsborough County Superintendent Addison Davis announced looming staff cuts last week. Over the weekend, Davis attempted to allay parents' anxieties over staff cuts, instead he may have stoked them.
Rumors and speculation over district layoffs have swirled ever since Hillsborough County Superintendent Addison Davis announced looming staff cuts last week. Over the weekend, Davis attempted to allay parents' anxieties over staff cuts, instead he may have stoked them.
Hillsborough County schools offering free meals to students
Free meals will be available to students in Hillsborough County -- whether they are learning in-person or online.
Free meals will be available to students in Hillsborough County -- whether they are learning in-person or online.
'Shocking' lack of Holocaust knowledge among younger Floridians, survey finds
A nationwide survey of Millennials and members of Generation Z revealed that young Floridians may lack basic knowledge about the Holocaust.
A nationwide survey of Millennials and members of Generation Z revealed that young Floridians may lack basic knowledge about the Holocaust.
Palm Beach County teachers call for superintendent's firing over COVID-19 plans
A Florida teachers union wants a district superintendent fired for his handling of school reopenings while the state Wednesday reported more than 13,000 people have died of COVID-19 in Florida since March.
A Florida teachers union wants a district superintendent fired for his handling of school reopenings while the state Wednesday reported more than 13,000 people have died of COVID-19 in Florida since March.
Rapid testing to be offered at Pasco County schools
Students and faculty in Pasco County schools will be able to determine if they have COVID-19 quicker than ever, the district announced Tuesday.
Students and faculty in Pasco County schools will be able to determine if they have COVID-19 quicker than ever, the district announced Tuesday.
Florida universities struggle to control students, spread of COVID-19
Colleges and universities across the country are experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks. Experts say the campus environment is ripe for so-called super-spreader events, and students need to take responsibility.
Colleges and universities across the country are experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks. Experts say the campus environment is ripe for so-called super-spreader events, and students need to take responsibility.
Boys and Girls Club offers alternative to remote learning in Sarasota County
Some parents are able to take time away from the office to help their children learn, but that option isn't available to everyone. For that reason, learning pods have popped up across the country, allowing students to have in-person instruction without the large school environment and potentially less exposure to COVID-19.
Some parents are able to take time away from the office to help their children learn, but that option isn't available to everyone. For that reason, learning pods have popped up across the country, allowing students to have in-person instruction without the large school environment and potentially less exposure to COVID-19.
Pinellas County leaders make little progress with simultaneous teaching discussions
Talks between Pinellas teachers and the district did not bring the sides closer to an agreement on simultaneous teaching. They met for over two hours on Monday afternoon at district headquarters, and afterwards, did not agree on how far apart they are.
Talks between Pinellas teachers and the district did not bring the sides closer to an agreement on simultaneous teaching. They met for over two hours on Monday afternoon at district headquarters, and afterwards, did not agree on how far apart they are.
Hillsborough superintendent will 'review all jobs' district-wide
The Hillsborough County school district is preparing for a massive overhaul during the next two years. While some would describe it as "down-sizing" staff, the district calls it "balancing the scales."
The Hillsborough County school district is preparing for a massive overhaul during the next two years. While some would describe it as "down-sizing" staff, the district calls it "balancing the scales."