States add gun safety to school curriculums
Several states, including Arkansas, Tennessee and Utah, have passed new laws requiring schools to teach gun safety to students as young as five.
School start times could change in Orange, Osceola counties under new proposals
The school bell schedule in Osceola County could soon change, and district leaders want parents to help decide how. A similar proposal is also being discussed in neighboring Orange County.
Bay Area Harvard grad student launched new ‘Appstinence’ movement to quit social media
It’s a concept hard to fathom among many Gen Zers — ditching your smartphone and retiring from social media. But it's what recent Harvard alumna 24-year-old Gabriela Nguyen has fully embraced as she works to help others do the same.
From combat to careers: New AI partnership helps veterans find purpose
RedBalloon has acquired MilitaryHire to better support the more than 900,000 veterans, Guard, and Reserve members who transition to civilian life each year.
UCF Space Game 2025 vs. Houston: predictions, jerseys, uniforms, game history
The UCF Knights will take on the Houston Cougars in their annual Space Game at the Acrisure Bounce House.
Department of Education sued by states over new loan forgiveness rule
The Education Department recently announced specific guidelines employers must meet under an amended rule to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Some Head Starts to close due to shutdown funding lapse: What we know
When Head Start programs close, children are left without care, teachers aren’t getting paid, and parents may have to miss work or school.
Volusia Schools, teachers union reach new contract agreement
Volusia County Schools and the Volusia United Educators Instructional union have reached a tentative agreement on a new teacher contract that includes salary increases, retention incentives, and new paid leave benefits.
Florida teacher's use of gender-neutral title leads to state investigation, administrative leave
A Florida teacher has been placed on administrative leave after the state’s attorney general warned the district over the educator’s use of a gender-neutral title in the classroom.
Ranked: Best & worst college towns for 2025
When trying to decide what college to attend, besides academics, there are many factors like living expenses and social environment, that play a role in a student’s decision on where to pursue their degree.
‘Principal for a Day’ program connects community leaders with schools
Wednesday was back-to-school for dozens of business leaders across Volusia County. The annual Principal for a Day program was held at schools throughout the county, and FOX 35's John Brown visited Sweetwater Elementary in Port Orange.
Students learn skills of restoring vintage cars in one-of-a-kind program at Kansas college
McPherson College students learn everything from engine rebuilding to painting panels to welding joints and sewing upholstery.
Trump makes some student loan forgiveness changes: What to know
Borrowers under certain repayment plans are eligible to have their student loan debt cancelled.
Florida bill would bring cursive writing back to schools
A new bill in the Florida House of Representatives (HB 127) proposes teaching cursive to students in grades 2–5.
Jane Goodall cause of death revealed: Report
Jane Goodall, iconic primatologist and conservationist, died at 91. Her cause of death was revealed Monday.
Canvas website down for several hours Monday for students after AWS outage
Many college and K-12 students were unable to access assignments or course materials Monday morning as the learning management platform Canvas reported widespread connectivity issues caused by an Amazon Web Services outage.
Penn rejects Trump admin's preferential funding proposal
The compact asks colleges and universities to voluntarily agree to do away with departments "that purposefully punish, belittle and even spark violence against conservative ideas."
Blocked bathrooms: Osceola County school closed most bathrooms over student fights
It's not known how many student fights in bathrooms or any resulting injuries prompted this school decision to close some bathrooms. Osceola County schools did not say how many student bathrooms were closed in this decision.
Hoax bomb threat sent to 40 Florida school districts: Reports
More than 40 school districts in Florida were reportedly the target of an anonymous hoax bomb threat email, according to districts who received the email.
Florida redefines 'low-performing' schools, triggering surge and charter expansion debate
The number of Florida schools labeled as "persistently low-performing" has jumped dramatically under new state rules, rising from 51 schools in 2023–24 to 267.