Trump signs executive order aiming to cut federal funding for ‘woke’ schools
President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at cutting federal funding for schools that promote what he calls "radical, anti-American ideologies."
President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at cutting federal funding for schools that promote what he calls "radical, anti-American ideologies."
All-gender bathroom at Denver high school under federal investigation
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a high school in Denver after the school district reportedly allowed an all-gender restroom in the school.
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a high school in Denver after the school district reportedly allowed an all-gender restroom in the school.
Live updates: Federal funding freeze; 1st White House press briefing; buyouts
The latest on President Trump's attempt to pause federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending, plus other latest details from the administration on Tuesday.
The latest on President Trump's attempt to pause federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending, plus other latest details from the administration on Tuesday.
Is FAFSA paused? What we know about federal loan freeze
The federal funding freeze, issued by President Donald Trump, is scheduled to take effect Tuesday.
The federal funding freeze, issued by President Donald Trump, is scheduled to take effect Tuesday.
Florida celebrates Literacy Week
The Florida Department of Education is partnering with different groups to promote good reading habits in children.
The Florida Department of Education is partnering with different groups to promote good reading habits in children.
Fort Worth ISD substitute teacher urges ICE to remove students from high school
Fort Worth ISD is looking into a teacher's social media post urging Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to go to North Side High School to remove students believed to be in the U.S. illegally.
Fort Worth ISD is looking into a teacher's social media post urging Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to go to North Side High School to remove students believed to be in the U.S. illegally.
Florida lawmakers clash over school start times law slated to take effect in 2026
A Florida lawmaker is pushing to keep school start times as they are, challenging a 2023 law that would require middle and high schools to begin later in the day, starting in July 2026.
A Florida lawmaker is pushing to keep school start times as they are, challenging a 2023 law that would require middle and high schools to begin later in the day, starting in July 2026.
Florida schools, universities close ahead of winter storm
Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Florida State University (FSU) will cancel classes and suspend normal operations on Tuesday, Jan. 21, and Wednesday, Jan. 22, due to expected wintry precipitation and ice, which could impact roadways and critical services.
Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Florida State University (FSU) will cancel classes and suspend normal operations on Tuesday, Jan. 21, and Wednesday, Jan. 22, due to expected wintry precipitation and ice, which could impact roadways and critical services.
BCU students demand trustee resignations amid leadership dispute
Students gathered in a boardroom at Bethune-Cookman University, holding posters and calling for the resignation of five members of the school's board of trustees.
Students gathered in a boardroom at Bethune-Cookman University, holding posters and calling for the resignation of five members of the school's board of trustees.
Bike to School: Cutting down on absences in Volusia County
In Volusia County, a new program is helping students get to class and reduce absenteeism. The school district is providing bicycles and helmets to students who need assistance with transportation. Mike Micallef, Executive Director of Graduation Assurance and Student Services for Volusia County Schools, explains the initiative.
In Volusia County, a new program is helping students get to class and reduce absenteeism. The school district is providing bicycles and helmets to students who need assistance with transportation. Mike Micallef, Executive Director of Graduation Assurance and Student Services for Volusia County Schools, explains the initiative.
Orange County Public Schools, police departments at odds over SRO funding
Time is running out for Orange County Public Schools and local law enforcement agencies to resolve a funding dispute over school resource officers (SROs).
Time is running out for Orange County Public Schools and local law enforcement agencies to resolve a funding dispute over school resource officers (SROs).
Florida lawmaker wants to ban undocumented immigrants at some state universities
A Florida lawmaker has filed a bill aimed at barring some Florida colleges and universities from admitting undocumented immigrants.
A Florida lawmaker has filed a bill aimed at barring some Florida colleges and universities from admitting undocumented immigrants.
Prefer a skill over a university? Seminole County to begin firefighting program for high school freshmen
Seminole County Public Schools is offering a way to get more firefighters trained up and in gear, starting in 9th grade.
Seminole County Public Schools is offering a way to get more firefighters trained up and in gear, starting in 9th grade.
Biden cancels student loans for another 150,000 people: See who benefits
President Joe Biden has now overseen the cancellation of student loans for over 5 million borrowers, which is more than any other president in the nation’s history.
President Joe Biden has now overseen the cancellation of student loans for over 5 million borrowers, which is more than any other president in the nation’s history.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis marks school choice milestones
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says the state's school choice model should be a template for the rest of the nation.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says the state's school choice model should be a template for the rest of the nation.
Florida boy, 11, arrested, put in handcuffs over false bomb threat on school bus, police say
An 11-year-old Florida boy was placed in handcuffs, loaded into a sheriff's office patrol vehicle, and walked into a jail cell after falsely claiming that another student on the bus had a bomb with him, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
An 11-year-old Florida boy was placed in handcuffs, loaded into a sheriff's office patrol vehicle, and walked into a jail cell after falsely claiming that another student on the bus had a bomb with him, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
Student arrested after bomb threat on bus
A school bus was evacuated this morning after deputies say a student onboard made a bomb threat.
A school bus was evacuated this morning after deputies say a student onboard made a bomb threat.
Grand opening for new Addition Financial Credit Union branch
Students at Osceola High School soon will be running a new Addition Financial Credit Union branch on campus.
Students at Osceola High School soon will be running a new Addition Financial Credit Union branch on campus.
Volusia County School Board chair steps down after controversial comments
Jessie Thompson, chair of the Volusia County School Board, is stepping down from her leadership role after facing backlash for criticizing students in her district.
Jessie Thompson, chair of the Volusia County School Board, is stepping down from her leadership role after facing backlash for criticizing students in her district.
Calls to 'exit exams' in high school
Florida is one of only six states that still require exit exams for high school graduation.
Florida is one of only six states that still require exit exams for high school graduation.