Orange County teachers offered 'historic' 9% salary bump

Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez announced Thursday a “historic" 9% salary offer for all teachers employed by the district – but also introduced significant changes to teachers' healthcare coverage.

OCPS offers 'historic' salary bump for teachers
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Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez announced Thursday a "historic" salary offer for teachers district-wide. Changes to insurance premiums were also announced at Thursday's press conference.

CROWN Act: Where national efforts for legislation stand

The CROWN Act is at the center of a trial involving Darryl George, a Black high school student, and a Texas school district over his hairstyle, which led to his suspension from school.

Supreme Court upholds admissions policy at elite Virginia high school

The Supreme Court on Tuesday left in place the admissions policy at an elite public high school in Virginia that some parents claimed discriminates against highly qualified Asian Americans.

Former NYC mayor debates Moms for Liberty over book ban contoversy

Former New York Mayor Bill de Blasio visited Orlando to participate in a debate over the controversy surrounding books that have recently been removed from Florida's public education system.

Oklahoma superintendent faces criticism for appointing Libs of TikTok creator to library panel

Oklahoma's new Republican superintendent of public schools is facing bipartisan criticism for appointing a right-wing social media influencer from New York to a state library advisory committee.

Which US states still require students to learn cursive handwriting?

Cursive has been making a comeback in U.S. classrooms, with research showing its benefits for learning. But not everyone supports its instruction in an increasingly digital age with an already-full curriculum.

Florida 10-year-old and UCF Knights superfan's epic dance performance at basketball game

Callan Coleman has been a UCF fan since he was born. And he wants to be a Knight when he goes to college. He recently went viral at a UCF basketball game for his incredible dance moves and energy.

UCF student reaction to alert of 'armed intruder' on campus: 'We were all looking around'

UCF Police arrested Takuya Leon Takahashi after they said he aimed what appeared to be a gun at a Lynx bus. In a video from the bus, one can hear a loud bang as he aimed towards the door. The incident set off an alert around the university.