Education

The Seminole County School District remains one of the top 12 districts in the state, continuing its streak as an "A" rated district, according to Superintendent Serita Beamon.

The Paris Summer 2024 Olympics kicked off Friday with an iconic opening ceremony showcasing the city's culture, a parade of athletes, and the lighting of the Olympic cauldron. Of the 10,500 athletes competing this year, some are college athletes from Florida.

Renovations at Orange Technical College's main campus in downtown Orlando are complete, and the building is ready for students.

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Lake County Schools teachers are required to wear a panic alert system called CENTEGIX. It's essentially a panic button attached to a lanyard worn around their neck. This school year, it will automatically sync with the emergency system used by law enforcement, Fusus.

The Florida Department of Education has released its 2024 grades for each district in the Sunshine State. Among the dozens of school districts evaluated, four from Central Florida received A's.

Interim presidents have been named to two State University System of Florida vacancies. The University of Florida and Florida A&M University presidents recently announced their resignations.

Law enforcement across Central Florida is patrolling to be sure drivers yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.

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Two Central Florida schools are evaluating the pros and cons of an extended school year.

The University of Florida President Ben Sasse has announced his departure from the school due to his wife's recent health issues.

The ruling comes the same day the Biden administration announced it would forgive roughly $1.2 billion in additional student loan debt for borrowers who work in public service.

Student loan borrowers who work in public service, such as teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others, will benefit from the student debt relief, the Education Department said.

When adjusting for inflation, teachers are making 5% less on average than they did 10 years ago, data shows.

The ACT college admissions exam will undergo major changes starting in spring 2025, including shortening the test and making the science section optional. The updates aim to reduce student fatigue and provide more flexibility, aligning with recent changes to the SAT.

New drinking fountains are on the way to schools in Satellite Beach. The upgrade comes as leaders continue to address contaminated water concerns.

A First Amendment group says the University of Florida’s punishment of a pro-Palestine protester was unusually harsh, unwarranted, and unconstitutional.

The Orange County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved three new UCF student housing developments that would bring over 3,600 beds to the area.