Pasco County moves graduation from USF to individual school's outdoor stadium
Pasco County is rearranging graduation plans after learning the Yuengling Center on the University of South Florida campus was no longer able to accommodate the ceremony.
Pasco County is rearranging graduation plans after learning the Yuengling Center on the University of South Florida campus was no longer able to accommodate the ceremony.
DeSantis signs school vouchers expansion
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed legislation that will dramatically expand a voucher program that helps students go to private schools, the latest step in a two-decade push to expand school choice in Florida.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed legislation that will dramatically expand a voucher program that helps students go to private schools, the latest step in a two-decade push to expand school choice in Florida.
Manatee County plan for students' return includes masks, temperature checks
Plans, which are still being finalized, call for full-time, in-person classes for kindergarten through sixth grade. Seventh grade and up will likely have a hybrid mix of in person classes and e-learning.
Plans, which are still being finalized, call for full-time, in-person classes for kindergarten through sixth grade. Seventh grade and up will likely have a hybrid mix of in person classes and e-learning.
Johnson & Wales to close campuses in Florida and Colorado
Johnson & Wales University will close its Florida and Colorado campuses at the end of the next academic year as it pivots away from its image as a hospitality and culinary school to expand its academic offerings, the Rhode Island-based school announced Thursday.
Johnson & Wales University will close its Florida and Colorado campuses at the end of the next academic year as it pivots away from its image as a hospitality and culinary school to expand its academic offerings, the Rhode Island-based school announced Thursday.
Congressman Charlie Crist reintroduces school bus seat belt requirement bill
A Florida lawmaker is taking his call for school bus safety to the national level, and is pushing a new measure to make sure every student is buckled up on a school bus.
A Florida lawmaker is taking his call for school bus safety to the national level, and is pushing a new measure to make sure every student is buckled up on a school bus.
New teachers may soon make same salary as veteran educators in some districts
Florida is moving up in the ranks for best starting teacher pay after the governor approved $500 million for salary increases Wednesday.
Florida is moving up in the ranks for best starting teacher pay after the governor approved $500 million for salary increases Wednesday.
USF rolls out hybrid learning model for upcoming school year
This week the Board of Governors approved the fall reopening plans for all 12 of Florida’s public universities. Students at the University of South Florida can expect a hybrid learning model, meaning classes will be a combination of both in-person and online learning.
This week the Board of Governors approved the fall reopening plans for all 12 of Florida’s public universities. Students at the University of South Florida can expect a hybrid learning model, meaning classes will be a combination of both in-person and online learning.
HS valedictorian earns perfect attendance since pre-K, receives more than $430K in scholarships
Ashanti Palmer graduated from Nellie A. Thornton High School and the Performing & Visual Arts Magnet Program in New York.
Ashanti Palmer graduated from Nellie A. Thornton High School and the Performing & Visual Arts Magnet Program in New York.
Plans to reopen Florida colleges' campuses approved
Members of Florida’s Board of Governors agreed Tuesday that the state’s 12 public universities could welcome students and faculty back to campus in the fall after college officials outlined measures and restrictions to prevent the further spread of the new coronavirus.
Members of Florida’s Board of Governors agreed Tuesday that the state’s 12 public universities could welcome students and faculty back to campus in the fall after college officials outlined measures and restrictions to prevent the further spread of the new coronavirus.
Pinellas County School District to get 42,000 laptops for students
A Tampa Bay-area school district wants to make sure students are set for success amid the pandemic.
A Tampa Bay-area school district wants to make sure students are set for success amid the pandemic.
Superintendent: Next school year, e-learning will remain an option for Hillsborough County students
Parents in Hillsborough County have a better idea of the school district's reopening plan for the upcoming school year after Superintendent Addison Davis provided his recommendations for different scenarios, based on the spread of the coronavirus.
Parents in Hillsborough County have a better idea of the school district's reopening plan for the upcoming school year after Superintendent Addison Davis provided his recommendations for different scenarios, based on the spread of the coronavirus.
Saint Leo University takes step forward to open with employees returning to campus
Employees were welcomed back to campus at Saint Leo University on Monday.
Employees were welcomed back to campus at Saint Leo University on Monday.
Pasco school officials announce three-option plan for reopening schools in the fall
Parents in Pasco County will have options when it comes to their children returning to school in the fall semester.
Parents in Pasco County will have options when it comes to their children returning to school in the fall semester.
Hillsborough superintendent: Masks will not be required for anyone in schools
On a call with state and local education officials Thursday morning, Hillsborough County Superintendent Addison Davis announced the school district will not be requiring students to wear protective masks when school resumes August 10.
On a call with state and local education officials Thursday morning, Hillsborough County Superintendent Addison Davis announced the school district will not be requiring students to wear protective masks when school resumes August 10.
Citrus, Polk School Districts offer option of in-person or virtual learning for upcoming school year
Students in Citrus County have the option of attending school via an in-person classroom with enhanced health and safety precautions in place or attending class virtually in August.
Students in Citrus County have the option of attending school via an in-person classroom with enhanced health and safety precautions in place or attending class virtually in August.
Pinellas County high school graduates will have an 'abbreviated' in-person ceremony this summer
Pinellas County schools will get a high school graduation after all, but it won't be a traditional ceremony.
Pinellas County schools will get a high school graduation after all, but it won't be a traditional ceremony.
Univ. of Florida fights lawsuit over student refunds
The University of Florida Board of Trustees is asking a federal judge to toss out a potential class-action lawsuit that contends the school should be required to refund tuition and fees to students after closing its campus in March because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The University of Florida Board of Trustees is asking a federal judge to toss out a potential class-action lawsuit that contends the school should be required to refund tuition and fees to students after closing its campus in March because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Westchase Community Association tells residents to take down graduation signs or face fines
You could call it a sign of the times: Proud parents are doing their best to make up for canceled graduation ceremonies with congratulatory signs.
You could call it a sign of the times: Proud parents are doing their best to make up for canceled graduation ceremonies with congratulatory signs.
In survey, Hillsborough parents are split on their children returning to campus in the fall
The Hillsborough County School District shared the results of a reopening survey sent to local parents, and they are widely split over school getting back to normal in the fall.
The Hillsborough County School District shared the results of a reopening survey sent to local parents, and they are widely split over school getting back to normal in the fall.
Desk barriers, staggered schedules, masks may be standard for Sarasota students in 2020
For parents and students, as they look ahead to the upcoming school year, the big question is: What will next year look like? In Sarasota County, the 2020 school year will bring changes for students.
For parents and students, as they look ahead to the upcoming school year, the big question is: What will next year look like? In Sarasota County, the 2020 school year will bring changes for students.