Ocala teacher arrested for allegedly sending inappropriate Snapchat messages to student
An Ocala teacher has been arrested, accused of sending inappropriate messages to a student on Snapchat, according to police.
An Ocala teacher has been arrested, accused of sending inappropriate messages to a student on Snapchat, according to police.
Little Rock Nine member Thelma Mothershed Wair dies at 83: 'She was always a fighter'
Thelma Mothershed Wair, a member of the historic Little Rock Nine who helped integrate Central High School in 1957, has died at age 83.
Thelma Mothershed Wair, a member of the historic Little Rock Nine who helped integrate Central High School in 1957, has died at age 83.
Biden administration has canceled student loans for over 1 million public workers
Overall, the Biden administration says it has now canceled $175 billion in student loan debt for about 5 million borrowers.
Overall, the Biden administration says it has now canceled $175 billion in student loan debt for about 5 million borrowers.
Woodbury substitute reenacts George Floyd's murder on student
A substitute teacher at Woodbury High School reportedly used a student to help reenact the police actions around the murder of George Floyd, in addition to making inappropriate gestures and remarks in several classes.
A substitute teacher at Woodbury High School reportedly used a student to help reenact the police actions around the murder of George Floyd, in addition to making inappropriate gestures and remarks in several classes.
Here are the best colleges in the US for 2025
Discover the best colleges and universities in the US for 2025, based on WalletHub's ranking that considers factors like student selectivity, career outcomes, and affordability.
Discover the best colleges and universities in the US for 2025, based on WalletHub's ranking that considers factors like student selectivity, career outcomes, and affordability.
When do Florida schools open again after Hurricane Milton? See the list
Here's when Florida schools go back to class after Hurricane Milton.
Here's when Florida schools go back to class after Hurricane Milton.
States with the highest student loan payments: Study
New Hampshire topped the list with an average student loan payment of $229 and both Arkansas and Mississippi ranked the lowest with $142.
New Hampshire topped the list with an average student loan payment of $229 and both Arkansas and Mississippi ranked the lowest with $142.
Homeschooling rates surge across US following COVID-19 pandemic, report finds
According to the report, 90% of the states reported increases in homeschooling for the 2023-2024 academic year.
According to the report, 90% of the states reported increases in homeschooling for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Another child accused of school threat as Volusia County sees drop in reported incidents
Another child was arrested in Volusia County for making a school threat, but officials are noting a decrease in such incidents following a controversial approach by the sheriff’s office.
Another child was arrested in Volusia County for making a school threat, but officials are noting a decrease in such incidents following a controversial approach by the sheriff’s office.
These college majors rank most valuable due to higher salaries, lower unemployment rates
A new study analyzed 152 bachelor’s degrees to determine which college majors offer a greater return on investment.
A new study analyzed 152 bachelor’s degrees to determine which college majors offer a greater return on investment.
Florida's Amendment 1 could make school board elections partisan in 2026
Florida's Amendment 1, set to appear on the November ballot, could make school board elections partisan starting in 2026.
Florida's Amendment 1, set to appear on the November ballot, could make school board elections partisan starting in 2026.
Florida officials pressure schools to roll back sex ed lessons on contraception and consent
Some Florida school districts are rolling back a more comprehensive approach to sex education in favor of abstinence-focused lessons under pressure from state officials who have labeled certain instruction on contraception, anatomy, and consent as inappropriate for students.
Some Florida school districts are rolling back a more comprehensive approach to sex education in favor of abstinence-focused lessons under pressure from state officials who have labeled certain instruction on contraception, anatomy, and consent as inappropriate for students.
Cybersecurity expert explains importance of gaming software controls following arrest of student
Online gaming networks like Xbox Live can see tens of millions of users every month and expansive platforms like this open the door for communication across varying age groups.
Online gaming networks like Xbox Live can see tens of millions of users every month and expansive platforms like this open the door for communication across varying age groups.
Volusia County sheriff pushing education to prevent more school threats
The Volusia County sheriff is sticking to his guns about holding kids accountable when they make school threats. So far this school year, we have seen a total of four arrests in that county alone.
The Volusia County sheriff is sticking to his guns about holding kids accountable when they make school threats. So far this school year, we have seen a total of four arrests in that county alone.
Apopka teen arrested, accused of making threat in chat during livestream of pep rally, police say
The Apopka Police Department was alerted to a threat made against Apopka High School during a live-streamed pep rally, where the threat was posted in the chat. As a precaution, the school was placed on lockdown.
The Apopka Police Department was alerted to a threat made against Apopka High School during a live-streamed pep rally, where the threat was posted in the chat. As a precaution, the school was placed on lockdown.
Central Florida mom arrested after daughter misses over 200 days of school
A Central Florida mother has been arrested for allegedly allowing her daughter to miss hundreds of days of school over the past three years.
A Central Florida mother has been arrested for allegedly allowing her daughter to miss hundreds of days of school over the past three years.
UF, FAMU interim presidents approved by Board of Governors
The state university system’s Board of Governors on Wednesday approved the appointments of interim presidents at the University of Florida and Florida A&M University.
The state university system’s Board of Governors on Wednesday approved the appointments of interim presidents at the University of Florida and Florida A&M University.
New College of Florida's multi-million-dollar funding plan OK’d amid spending concerns
A five-year, multi-million-dollar effort to expand student enrollment and continue other major changes at New College of Florida was approved Wednesday by the state university system’s Board of Governors, despite some concerns about the spending.
A five-year, multi-million-dollar effort to expand student enrollment and continue other major changes at New College of Florida was approved Wednesday by the state university system’s Board of Governors, despite some concerns about the spending.
Virginia adopts statewide 'bell-to-bell' cell phone ban in public schools
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has released its final guidance on a "bell-to-bell" cell phone-free policy for K-12 public schools across the state, in response to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order 33.
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has released its final guidance on a "bell-to-bell" cell phone-free policy for K-12 public schools across the state, in response to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order 33.
Orange County halts expansion of weapons detection program at schools amid high costs
A pilot program testing weapons detection systems at seven high schools in the district will not be expanded, at least for now.
A pilot program testing weapons detection systems at seven high schools in the district will not be expanded, at least for now.