3 UCF track & field stars to compete in 2024 US Olympic Trials

Three UCF track and field athletes are slated to represent the Knights at the U.S. Olympic Trials over the next several days.

105-year-old woman earns master's from Stanford University

Virginia “Ginger" Hislop earned a master's degree in education from Stanford University this weekend at 105 years young.

Florida tops education rankings but lags in teacher pay

According to U.S. News & World Report, Florida was ranked number one in education for the second year in a row this year. However, according to the National Education Association, teacher pay is shy of dead last.

Mother, daughter earn high school diplomas at same ceremony

Graduating from high school is a huge milestone in life. For one Metro Detroit family, it's a bit extra special this year.

Long Island school district installs vape detectors in middle school bathrooms

Vape detectors were installed at Lindenhurst Middle School that can pick up nicotine and THC, as well as sound to notify officials of fights or bullying.

Map: Several states offer, or may offer, free child care for early educators

Child care remains unaffordable and hard to find across the country, but as federal relief funds wind down, states like New Mexico, Washington, and Kentucky are introducing their own solutions to expand free preschool and early education, creating sustainable funding sources with bipartisan support.

Florida parents sue over sex education bill, alleging First Amendment violations

A group of Florida parents has filed a lawsuit against the DeSantis administration’s Board of Education, alleging a law that will go into effect in July violates their First Amendment rights.

UCF trustee resigns after Seminole County prostitution sting arrest, university says

The former vice chair of the University of Central Florida Board of Trustees has resigned from his position following his arrest in a Seminole County prostitution sting, the university confirmed in a statement to FOX 35.

Florida schools must lock all doors during learning hours starting July 1, creating some challenges

In an attempt to make campuses safer, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a new law that will require all doors, hallways, and gates in and around schools to be locked during all learning hours.

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.

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.

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. 

Kids can get free pizza this summer by reading

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

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