Senate confirms Linda McMahon: What this means for the Department of Education

The former WWE CEO will now lead the Department of Education with its future uncertain amid President Donald Trump’s pledge to eliminate the agency.

Orlando Science Schools getting national recognition
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Students at Orlando Science Schools are showing off their work this morning, as the school's biomedical science program is getting national recognition. FOX 35's Morgan Parrish heads over to the school to tell us what the students and the staff have been working on.

'Gentech education' helps seniors with technology
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GenTech co-founders Noh Goering, Arya Malekjahani and Arhan Sethi joins FOX 35 to talk about their youth-led organization dedicated to empowering seniors with technology skills. Through the organization, teen volunteers provide free education and support, bridging generations through shared learning experiences and fostering digital literacy in our community.

Student loan IDR plans: What could happen under federal budget proposals

House Republicans and federal courts are targeting student loan repayment plans, potentially raising monthly payments for millions of borrowers. Here’s what to know.

Controversial 'banned' book removed from Volusia County school libraries

A book banned at high schools across the country has now been taken off school library and media center shelves in Volusia County, Florida.

UCF fraternity suspended over alleged antisemitic hazing

A UCF fraternity is suspended for alleged antisemitic hazing. The university confirmed to FOX 35 News that it is investigating a 2023 incident involving members who lived off campus.

Orange County middle school teacher charged with federal sex crimes involving minor

Update (2/10): A federal judge denied bail for Italo Rafael Brett Bonini and ordered that he remain in detention. "No condition of combination of conditions of release will reasonably assure the safety of any other person and the community," the judge said in court documents.

Is FAFSA part of the Education Department? And other things to know

Managing the FAFSA is a key role of the Department of Education. Here are other things to know as President Trump is evaluating the function and future of the department.

Nation’s Report Card reveals reading scores continue to decline: ‘A heartbreaking reality’

In 2024, the percentage of eighth-graders reading below the basic level was the largest in the assessment’s history, and the percentage of fourth-graders who scored below basic was the largest in 20 years.

Florida teacher arrested in alleged drunken house party investigation resigns

The elementary school teacher accused of berating officers and being present at a drunken house party with kids resigned from teaching at Brevard Public Schools on Friday.

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."

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.

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.

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.

Florida celebrates Literacy Week
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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.