UF, FSU ranked in top 20 public universities; USF in top 50

The University of Florida and Florida State University remained ranked among the top 20 public universities in the country Monday, as U.S. News & World Report released annual ratings that have become a closely watched scorecard for colleges.

Pinellas school district to address simultaneous teaching after frustrated parents, teacher raise concerns

Pinellas County teachers and parents alike say they feel like the school district sold them a false bill of goods when it came to the difference between online and in-person learning this fall. 

Dad recreates sweet 'Toy Story' scene to send son, 4, back to school

A father in England recreated a famous scene from “Toy Story” to send his young son back to school, in a sweet photoshoot that has gone viral on social media.

Frustrated parents and teachers want simultaneous teaching to end

Frustration from teachers, parents and students has Pinellas Schools going back to the bargaining table with the teacher's association.  

Hillsborough school district needs to build 5 new schools by 2025, superintendent says

The Hillsborough County School District is facing a possible construction crisis in the southern part of the county, Superintendent Addison Davis told county commissioners Tuesday.

12-year-old suspended after teacher spots toy gun during online class

A 12-year-old boy in Colorado reportedly got a five-day suspension for flashing a toy gun across his computer screen during an online art class, according to a report.

Bay Area schools review cybersecurity measures after teen accused of hacking Miami-Dade system

South Florida teachers and students ran into glitches and lockouts when their online networks came under attack in the first week of school, and the cyber attack has other school districts checking up on their own security.

16-year-old student arrested for launching cyberattacks against Miami-Dade public schools

A 16-year-old high school student has been arrested in connection to the cyberattacks that targeted Florida's largest school district during the first week of online classes.

More than 100 Palmetto High students potentially exposed to COVID-19 by teacher

Without knowing for certain how many students came in direct contact with the infected teacher, the district erred on the side of caution. More than 100 students were sent home to quarantine. 

Officials confirm 6 cases of COVID-19 at Lakeland High School; won’t reveal number being quarantined

The Polk School District says there are six cases of COVID-19 at Lakeland High School. But it will not say if they are students or staff, or, as a result, how many people are being quarantined. 

Gov. DeSantis extends deadline for students to qualify for Bright Futures

It's a sigh of relief for thousands of recent Florida high school graduates who've been hoping for another chance to qualify for the Bright Futures scholarship. 

USF starts randomized pool testing for COVID-19 testing on campus

An innovative COVID-19 testing process at USF will be expanded from student-athletes to the rest of the campus, the university announced this week.

Bay Area districts monitor trickle of COVID-19 cases as students return

School coronavirus plans are already being put to the test.  Across the Bay Area, there are small numbers of cases in schools showing up almost on a daily basis.  

Hillsborough County Schools launches COVID-19 dashboard as kids return to campus

The first week of school for Hillsborough County students started online, but Monday, about half of the school district's students returned to brick-and-mortar classrooms.