Florida bill would extend recess requirement to middle schools

A bill filed in the Florida House would require recess for middle school students, expanding a mandate that currently applies only to elementary schools.

Future of historic Hungerford School property in Eatonville under discussion

The future of the historic Robert Hungerford School property is again under debate as Eatonville leaders and school officials consider a proposed transfer of the 117-acre site to Dr. Phillips Charities.

Cape Canaveral City Council asks BPS to pause elementary school closure for a year

The fight to keep Cape Canaveral’s only public elementary school open intensified Tuesday as city leaders urged the Brevard County School Board to delay a decision to close Cape View Elementary.

Volusia County mother changes plea in school resource officer attack case

A Volusia County mother accused of attacking a school resource officer last year has changed her plea from no contest to not guilty, court records show.

‘Superman’ police officer pushes bus full of Granbury ISD students

A police officer for the Granbury Independent School District is going viral thanks to a video that shows his incredible strength. He pushed a broken-down school bus full of children out of traffic.

UCF breaks ground on new Roth Tower at FBC Mortgage Stadium

The University of Central Florida on Thursday officially broke ground on the Roth Tower at FBC Mortgage Stadium this week.

82-year-old veteran becomes oldest graduate at Valencia College this year

Paul Grizzelle-Reid completed coursework for an associate in arts degree this summer, and he is now working toward a bachelor’s degree at the University of Central Florida.

Dept. of Education reaches deal to end SAVE plan: What this means for student loan borrowers

On Tuesday, the Dept. of Education announced that it had reached a proposed settlement agreement that, if given court approval, will end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan repayment plan.

UCF approves plan to host major bowl games during Camping World Stadium renovation

The University of Central Florida has approved a plan to host several major college football games next year while Camping World Stadium undergoes construction.

New Dept. of Education directives: How could students be affected by them?

Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.