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.
Not just salary: New listing ranks best and worst states for teachers
Teaching is among the lowest paying jobs which requires a bachelor’s degree in the United States.
Teaching is among the lowest paying jobs which requires a bachelor’s degree in the United States.
5th grade teacher eats lunch with his students in cafeteria every day: ‘The little things do matter’
“Those little conversations and connections you can have with the kid can really turn somebody's day around and turn somebody’s school year around," Dan Shutes, a Michigan teacher, shared.
“Those little conversations and connections you can have with the kid can really turn somebody's day around and turn somebody’s school year around," Dan Shutes, a Michigan teacher, shared.
How juvenile arrests for school threats can haunt kids for the rest of their lives
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office says more than 200 school threats have already been made this year alone. Volusia County isn’t the only one seeing this trend.
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office says more than 200 school threats have already been made this year alone. Volusia County isn’t the only one seeing this trend.
Lake Brantley High School students, parents react after gun found on campus
Parents and students are calling for safety changes after a gun was found, and a boy was arrested on the campus of Lake Brantley High School.
Parents and students are calling for safety changes after a gun was found, and a boy was arrested on the campus of Lake Brantley High School.
Orange County teachers raise alarms over persistent classroom heat due to AC failures
A day after reports surfaced of three students being hospitalized due to excessive heat in their classrooms, teachers are speaking out.
A day after reports surfaced of three students being hospitalized due to excessive heat in their classrooms, teachers are speaking out.
Ocoee Middle School students taken to hospital due to excessive heat after AC breaks
Three students at Ocoee Middle School were hospitalized Wednesday for heat-related issues after the school's air conditioning system failed, according to the school district.
Three students at Ocoee Middle School were hospitalized Wednesday for heat-related issues after the school's air conditioning system failed, according to the school district.
These are America's top colleges of 2024, according to Forbes ranking
Forbes based their rankings on several categories, including academic success and graduation rates. See if your school made this year’s list.
Forbes based their rankings on several categories, including academic success and graduation rates. See if your school made this year’s list.
New Jimmy Buffett course makes waves at University of Florida
The University of Florida is now offering a Jimmy Buffett course, where students go on a deep dive into the "Margaritaville" singer's music catalog and performance history in Gainesville.
The University of Florida is now offering a Jimmy Buffett course, where students go on a deep dive into the "Margaritaville" singer's music catalog and performance history in Gainesville.
Teachers still quitting at a concerning rate; hindering students' education
Teachers of Tomorrow reported that that there were 55,000 vacant positions and an additional 270,000 teaching posts currently filled by underqualified teachers earlier this year.
Teachers of Tomorrow reported that that there were 55,000 vacant positions and an additional 270,000 teaching posts currently filled by underqualified teachers earlier this year.
Osceola School Board rejects motion to implement chaplains in schools
The Osceola School Board voted tonight against a motion to introduce chaplains in schools, effectively barring the Satanic Temple and other religious organizations from providing counseling to students.
The Osceola School Board voted tonight against a motion to introduce chaplains in schools, effectively barring the Satanic Temple and other religious organizations from providing counseling to students.
Dolly Parton is sending free books to children across 21 states — and worldwide
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has distributed over 240 million books to children worldwide, inspired by her father’s struggle with illiteracy. Learn how this program is changing lives and honoring her father’s legacy.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has distributed over 240 million books to children worldwide, inspired by her father’s struggle with illiteracy. Learn how this program is changing lives and honoring her father’s legacy.
These are the most popular college majors, according to a new analysis
A new analysis shows which college majors have risen and fallen in popularity.
A new analysis shows which college majors have risen and fallen in popularity.
California principal on leave after high school pep rally dance causes stir
As schools are starting up once again for the upcoming school year, one Central Valley principal is already benched for the time being after participating in a controversial performance, creating a stir amongst students and parents.
As schools are starting up once again for the upcoming school year, one Central Valley principal is already benched for the time being after participating in a controversial performance, creating a stir amongst students and parents.
31% of parents will take on debt for back-to-school shopping, survey finds
A new survey reveals that many parents are facing financial impacts as they shop for their child’s school supplies and other necessities this year.
A new survey reveals that many parents are facing financial impacts as they shop for their child’s school supplies and other necessities this year.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis isn't on ballot Tuesday – but his education agenda is
Though the seats are officially nonpartisan, the Republican governor has endorsed 23 school board candidates on the ballot Tuesday in 14 Florida counties — and he’s targeted 14 incumbent board members he wants to see voted out.
Though the seats are officially nonpartisan, the Republican governor has endorsed 23 school board candidates on the ballot Tuesday in 14 Florida counties — and he’s targeted 14 incumbent board members he wants to see voted out.
Orange County Public Schools resumes new absence notification policy in wake of Madeline Soto's death
An absence notification policy that went into effect in the weeks after the disappearance and death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto is back in effect at Orange County Public Schools on Monday.
An absence notification policy that went into effect in the weeks after the disappearance and death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto is back in effect at Orange County Public Schools on Monday.
Sasse defends allegations of 'inappropriate spending' at UF after expenses tripled
On Friday, former University of Florida President Ben Sasse disputed allegations of “inappropriate spending” following reports that spending by the president’s office more than tripled after he took over as leader of the state’s flagship university.
On Friday, former University of Florida President Ben Sasse disputed allegations of “inappropriate spending” following reports that spending by the president’s office more than tripled after he took over as leader of the state’s flagship university.
Virginia boy, 11, accused of nearly 2 dozen swatting calls in multiple states
An 11-year-old boy from Virginia has been extradited to Florida after being accused of making fake school threats.
An 11-year-old boy from Virginia has been extradited to Florida after being accused of making fake school threats.