UCF and state park system partnering on research facility
UCF officials said they plan to take over a former restaurant building in Econfina River State Park in rural Taylor County and convert it into a research facility.
UCF officials said they plan to take over a former restaurant building in Econfina River State Park in rural Taylor County and convert it into a research facility.
Senate panel backs 'Best and Brightest' repeal
A measure that would repeal an embattled bonus program for public-school teachers and principals --- and free up nearly $300 million --- was backed by a Senate education panel on Monday.
A measure that would repeal an embattled bonus program for public-school teachers and principals --- and free up nearly $300 million --- was backed by a Senate education panel on Monday.
91-year-old Buffalo, Minnesota man receives high school diploma
After eighth grade, Clifford Hanson dropped out of school to serve on the family farm. After a lifetime educating himself, his former school district awarded him a diploma.
After eighth grade, Clifford Hanson dropped out of school to serve on the family farm. After a lifetime educating himself, his former school district awarded him a diploma.
Teacher removed after telling first graders that Santa isn't real
A Brooklyn teacher got the boot from the classroom for telling his first-grade class that Santa Clause isn't real.
A Brooklyn teacher got the boot from the classroom for telling his first-grade class that Santa Clause isn't real.
New Jersey lawmaker introduces bill that would require students to learn cursive
The bill would require elementary school in New Jersey to teach students how to read and write in cursive.
The bill would require elementary school in New Jersey to teach students how to read and write in cursive.
11-year-old invents backpack to stop bullying in schools
An Atlanta sixth grader turned his struggle with bullies into a patented invention to help other students.
An Atlanta sixth grader turned his struggle with bullies into a patented invention to help other students.
Parents in Volusia County can now track their child's school bus with an app
If you've ever anxiously waited for your child's school bus wondering where it was at, there's now an app that will tell you!
If you've ever anxiously waited for your child's school bus wondering where it was at, there's now an app that will tell you!
Brevard County School District joins class-action lawsuit against Juul
The Brevard County School District is taking a hard stance on vaping and joining a class action lawsuit against e-cigarette manufacturer JUUL. The lawsuit claims JUUL deceptively marketed nicotine products to teenagers.
The Brevard County School District is taking a hard stance on vaping and joining a class action lawsuit against e-cigarette manufacturer JUUL. The lawsuit claims JUUL deceptively marketed nicotine products to teenagers.
Brevard County School District joins class-action lawsuit against Juul
The Brevard County School District is taking a hard stance on vaping and joining a class action lawsuit against e-cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs. The lawsuit claims Juul deceptively marketed nicotine products to teenagers.
The Brevard County School District is taking a hard stance on vaping and joining a class action lawsuit against e-cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs. The lawsuit claims Juul deceptively marketed nicotine products to teenagers.
UCF places Lambda Epsilon chapter of Kappa Sigma on suspension after alleged hazing, drug-related misconduct
The University of Central Florida says it has placed one of its fraternities on suspension.
The University of Central Florida says it has placed one of its fraternities on suspension.
University of California leaders support dropping use of SAT, ACT
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Top leaders at the University of California say they support dropping the SAT and ACT exams from admission requirement.
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Top leaders at the University of California say they support dropping the SAT and ACT exams from admission requirement.
Suspected norovirus outbreak closes 46 Colorado schools
Colorado school districts closed 46 schools over a possible outbreak of norovirus.
Colorado school districts closed 46 schools over a possible outbreak of norovirus.
Florida school first to use synthetic frogs for dissections
Called Syn-Frogs, these synthetic frogs are developed by Tampa company SynDaver and made from water, fibers, and salt.
Called Syn-Frogs, these synthetic frogs are developed by Tampa company SynDaver and made from water, fibers, and salt.
Orange County Public Schools debate delaying high school start times
Orange County Public School board leaders continue to debate the issue of delaying high school start times over concerns that students are not getting enough sleep.
Orange County Public School board leaders continue to debate the issue of delaying high school start times over concerns that students are not getting enough sleep.
Christian school wins round over pre-game prayer
A federal appeals court Wednesday overturned the dismissal of a lawsuit about whether the Florida High School Athletic Association improperly prevented Christian schools from offering a prayer over the stadium loudspeaker before a 2015 state championship football game.
A federal appeals court Wednesday overturned the dismissal of a lawsuit about whether the Florida High School Athletic Association improperly prevented Christian schools from offering a prayer over the stadium loudspeaker before a 2015 state championship football game.
Senate panel signs off on overdose drug for schools
Schools could soon stock up on naloxone -- an antidote for people who overdose on opioids, such as heroin -- under a proposal unanimously approved by the Senate Education Committee on Tuesday.
Schools could soon stock up on naloxone -- an antidote for people who overdose on opioids, such as heroin -- under a proposal unanimously approved by the Senate Education Committee on Tuesday.
Poll: Many youths say high school diploma is enough
Although most young Americans believe in the value of higher education, many still consider a high school diploma alone to be enough for success.
Although most young Americans believe in the value of higher education, many still consider a high school diploma alone to be enough for success.
Some college graduates would give up coffee, shave head, spend week in jail to erase student loan debt, survey finds
A majority of college graduates with student loans said they would shave their head if the debt could be erased, according to a new survey, and some others said they would consider giving up coffee and even spending a week in jail.
A majority of college graduates with student loans said they would shave their head if the debt could be erased, according to a new survey, and some others said they would consider giving up coffee and even spending a week in jail.
Student gives teacher a raise
A Tampa third-grader gave his teacher an unexpected surprise: $15 and a note saying he didn't think teachers are being paid enough.
A Tampa third-grader gave his teacher an unexpected surprise: $15 and a note saying he didn't think teachers are being paid enough.
Master in Weed? You can do that at this university
For those who ever dreamed of earning a master's degree in marijuana, now is the time to try.
For those who ever dreamed of earning a master's degree in marijuana, now is the time to try.