Orange County Public Schools urges voters to renew half-cent sales tax in November election

Orange County Public Schools urges voters to renew half-cent sales tax in November election

If the half-cent sales tax fails to get approved by voters, school officials said it would be a huge step backwards – and there could be a shortfall of more than $4 billion over the next 10 years.

If the half-cent sales tax fails to get approved by voters, school officials said it would be a huge step backwards – and there could be a shortfall of more than $4 billion over the next 10 years.

How the migrant crisis overwhelmed DC public schools

How the migrant crisis overwhelmed DC public schools

Emails between D.C. Public Schools officials are offering a glimpse into the strain placed on schools in Washington, D.C., as the sanctuary city struggles to handle an influx of migrants into the nation’s capital.

Emails between D.C. Public Schools officials are offering a glimpse into the strain placed on schools in Washington, D.C., as the sanctuary city struggles to handle an influx of migrants into the nation’s capital.

Washington educator wins $200,000 jackpot after Teacher Appreciation Week

Washington educator wins $200,000 jackpot after Teacher Appreciation Week

Each year, "Teacher Appreciation Week" is observed during the month of May — and for one preschool teacher in Washington state, her "appreciation" came in the form of some good luck from the universe. 

Each year, "Teacher Appreciation Week" is observed during the month of May — and for one preschool teacher in Washington state, her "appreciation" came in the form of some good luck from the universe. 

Kids can get free pizza this summer by reading

Kids can get free pizza this summer by reading

Pizza Hut’s summer reading program – Camp Book It – is back for its 40th year.

Pizza Hut’s summer reading program – Camp Book It – is back for its 40th year.

The Woodlands students win $50,000 for microplastics filtration system

The Woodlands students win $50,000 for microplastics filtration system

Two high school students from The Woodlands, Texas, were awarded a $50,000 prize at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair for creating an ultrasonic filtration system to remove microplastics from water.

Two high school students from The Woodlands, Texas, were awarded a $50,000 prize at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair for creating an ultrasonic filtration system to remove microplastics from water.

Is college worth it? Here's what Americans think in new survey

Is college worth it? Here's what Americans think in new survey

Is the cost of college worth it? Americans have mixed views amid rising tuition costs and mounting student loan debt.

Is the cost of college worth it? Americans have mixed views amid rising tuition costs and mounting student loan debt.

Florida teachers are paid second lowest in US, report says

Florida teachers are paid second lowest in US, report says

Only one other state ranks lower than Florida when it comes to average teacher pay in the U.S., according to a new report from the National Education Association.

Only one other state ranks lower than Florida when it comes to average teacher pay in the U.S., according to a new report from the National Education Association.

Law & Order actor Benjamin Bratt receives degree from San Francisco State

Law & Order actor Benjamin Bratt receives degree from San Francisco State

Actor and San Francisco native Benjamin Bratt, best known for his role on Law & Order, received an honorary doctorate from San Francisco State University.

Actor and San Francisco native Benjamin Bratt, best known for his role on Law & Order, received an honorary doctorate from San Francisco State University.

Maps of school teacher salary averages for 2024

Maps of school teacher salary averages for 2024

Adjusted for inflation, teachers are reportedly making 5% less than they did 10 years ago. Here’s how average teacher salaries measure up to each state’s minimum living wage threshold.

Adjusted for inflation, teachers are reportedly making 5% less than they did 10 years ago. Here’s how average teacher salaries measure up to each state’s minimum living wage threshold.

Ron Clark Academy cadet goes from viral video to acclaimed alumni

Ron Clark Academy cadet goes from viral video to acclaimed alumni

The young Ron Clark Academy cadet who went viral celebrating the announcement his class would go see "Black Panther" now has another reason to celebrate.

The young Ron Clark Academy cadet who went viral celebrating the announcement his class would go see "Black Panther" now has another reason to celebrate.

Sumter County schools under state probe for allegedly hiding low-performing students in 'shell schools'

Sumter County schools under state probe for allegedly hiding low-performing students in 'shell schools'

A letter from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) said the district was now under investigation for allegedly taking underperforming students and moving them to so-called "shell schools."

A letter from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) said the district was now under investigation for allegedly taking underperforming students and moving them to so-called "shell schools."

Central Florida high school graduation schedules

Central Florida high school graduation schedules

Here's a look at when public high schools across Central Florida are hosting graduation ceremonies.

Here's a look at when public high schools across Central Florida are hosting graduation ceremonies.

Seminole County 2024 high school graduation schedule

Seminole County 2024 high school graduation schedule

Here's a look at the 2024 high school graduation schedule for Seminole County Public Schools.

Here's a look at the 2024 high school graduation schedule for Seminole County Public Schools.