Governor DeSantis eliminates Common Core, announces replacement

The news standards include the elimination of “crazy math” that DeSantis said was a roadblock for parents who wanted to help students with homework.

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Orange County Public School Parent Academy is hosting an event to help parents and their kids get prepared for college.

Proposed bill would give Florida students free community college if they do this

Students who receive the scholarship would have to agree to stay in Florida after they graduate to work for the same amount of time that they received the aid. If they don't, they would have to repay the money with interest. 

8 students arrested at Seminole High School following altercation

There was a fight involving a number of students at Seminole High School on Friday, according to a spokesperson with the Sanford Police Department.  The incident is said to have happened by a bus ramp at the school.

Elementary school gets high-tech 'augmented reality' sandbox for lessons on environment

Students at one elementary school in Lake County have access to a new tool known as an augmented reality sandbox. It teaches the kids important lessons about erosion, climate, and water flow.

Virtual sandbox helping students learn about environment
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Students at one elementary school in Lake County have access to a new tool known as an augmented reality sandbox. It teaches the kids important lessons about erosion, climate, and water flow.

Student journalists at Florida Tech uncover discrepancies in crime stats reported by school

The Florida Institute of Technology is undergoing scrutiny after the school's student newspaper, The Crimson, exposed a discrepancy over crime statistics reported by the university.

Cellphone video shows overcrowded Osceola County school bus

School bus overcrowding has been an issue in Osceola County since the beginning of the year, according to parents and student.

State senators back school safety measures

On the eve of the start of the annual legislative session, two measures that aim to improve response times in case of school shootings or attacks were unanimously approved by the Senate Infrastructure and Security Committee.

Educators march on Tallahassee, demanding investment in public education

Thousands of teachers, parents and students clad in red descended on the Florida Capitol the day before the start of the 2020 legislative session, demanding that lawmakers steer more money toward public schools.

Teachers really in Tallahassee for more education money
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Thousands of teachers, parents and students clad in red descended on the Florida Capitol the day before the start of the 2020 legislative session, demanding that lawmakers steer more money toward public schools.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announces price cuts, refunds for Florida Prepaid customers

Governor Ron DeSantis said the state is lowering its Florida Prepaid prices by $1.3 billion, which means cheaper prices and refunds for thousands of customers.

Hackers change names of Florida schools that display through Google search

People using Google to search for information on Leesburg High School may have seen an unusual result from the search engine, calling the school "Tatas" high school. The location of the school was changed to "Skeezeburg," and the principal is listed as "Megamind."

Hackers change names of Florida schools in Google search
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Hackers changed the names of two Central Florida high schools that appeared for some who were searching for information on the schools through Google.

Former Ortona Elementary School principal reassigned to Spruce Creek High School

A principal at a Volusia County middle school was removed following complaints from coworkers and staff. The Volusia County School District confirmed to FOX 35 News Shantell Adkins was no longer the principal.

Let's Get Digital: Stories trending on January 8, 2020
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Florida International University in Miami offers a program called Fostering Panther Pride, which provides free tuition, housing and meals to qualifying homeless student

Couple's donation helps pay off lunch debts of Brevard County students

Students in Brevard County Public Schools received a great gift over the holidays, one they will feel in their hearts and their bellies.

Preschools teaching philanthropy for a kinder future

The new curriculum at The Learning Experience teaches kids to be kind and help others, from their first school experience forward.