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.
Osceola County School Board delays vote on school chaplain program amid Satanic Temple controversy
The Osceola County School Board has postponed a decision on implementing a school chaplain program after concerns arose regarding the inclusion of religious groups, including The Satanic Temple, under the new law.
The Osceola County School Board has postponed a decision on implementing a school chaplain program after concerns arose regarding the inclusion of religious groups, including The Satanic Temple, under the new law.
Map: States with the best community colleges in 2024
With steep costs for four-year degrees, community colleges can offer significant savings for students interested in higher education.
With steep costs for four-year degrees, community colleges can offer significant savings for students interested in higher education.
Lake County schools strained by population surge as new developments rise
As the new school year begins, Lake County, Florida, is grappling with a population surge stretching its schools to their limits. New neighborhoods, roads, and schools are rapidly emerging across the county.
As the new school year begins, Lake County, Florida, is grappling with a population surge stretching its schools to their limits. New neighborhoods, roads, and schools are rapidly emerging across the county.
Construction delays may postpone start of school for some Orange County students
As the final weekend of summer vacation winds down, some students in Orange County may have to wait a few extra days before heading back to class due to ongoing construction at their schools.
As the final weekend of summer vacation winds down, some students in Orange County may have to wait a few extra days before heading back to class due to ongoing construction at their schools.
Investigator voids 'fraudulent' $237M gift to Florida’s only public historically Black university
A record multi-million dollar gift to Florida’s only public historically Black university has been void for months, an independent investigator said Thursday, as a third-party report determined school officials failed to vet a “fraudulent” contribution and that the donor’s self-valuation of his fledgling hemp company was “baseless.”
A record multi-million dollar gift to Florida’s only public historically Black university has been void for months, an independent investigator said Thursday, as a third-party report determined school officials failed to vet a “fraudulent” contribution and that the donor’s self-valuation of his fledgling hemp company was “baseless.”
Florida school districts unite to combat violence, substance abuse with new initiative
School district leaders within the state's Seventh Judicial Circuit came together with the help of State Attorney R.J. Larizza to discuss a new initiative aimed at cracking down on violence and substance abuse in public schools.
School district leaders within the state's Seventh Judicial Circuit came together with the help of State Attorney R.J. Larizza to discuss a new initiative aimed at cracking down on violence and substance abuse in public schools.
Volusia, Flagler join 7th Circuit school systems to prevent violence and substance abuse in schools
School district leaders within the state's Seventh Judicial Circuit came together with the help of State Attorney RJ Larizza to discuss a new initiative cracking down on violence and substance abuse in public schools.
School district leaders within the state's Seventh Judicial Circuit came together with the help of State Attorney RJ Larizza to discuss a new initiative cracking down on violence and substance abuse in public schools.
When does school start? Central Florida back-to-school calendar
When do students go back to school in Central Florida? Here's a county-by-county look at when the first day of school is.
When do students go back to school in Central Florida? Here's a county-by-county look at when the first day of school is.