Florida teachers pick up extra jobs to make ends meet
Educators in Central Florida are scraping to get by and many are picking up second jobs. Fox 35 profiled two teachers who found it necessary to pick up extra work to make ends meet for their families.
Educators in Central Florida are scraping to get by and many are picking up second jobs. Fox 35 profiled two teachers who found it necessary to pick up extra work to make ends meet for their families.
Discipline referrals up 150% at Brevard Public Schools with stricter discipline policy in use
Discipline referrals are up 150% in Brevard Public Schools.
Discipline referrals are up 150% in Brevard Public Schools.
Biden administration aims for narrower student loan relief plan
The Biden administration is moving toward a narrower student loan relief plan that would target specific groups of borrowers rather than a sweeping plan like the one the Supreme Court rejected in June.
The Biden administration is moving toward a narrower student loan relief plan that would target specific groups of borrowers rather than a sweeping plan like the one the Supreme Court rejected in June.
Holy Bible briefly pulled from Florida school shelves after it was challenged for 'sexually explicit content'
The "The Holy Bible" is back on school shelves after it was temporarily pulled for review. The school district said it received a challenge against the book last Friday.
The "The Holy Bible" is back on school shelves after it was temporarily pulled for review. The school district said it received a challenge against the book last Friday.
No. 24 UCF volleyball undefeated at start of inaugural Big 12 season
The Big 12 volleyball preseason poll had the Knights finishing ninth out of 13 teams in the conference. Players have been using that as bulletin board material all season.
The Big 12 volleyball preseason poll had the Knights finishing ninth out of 13 teams in the conference. Players have been using that as bulletin board material all season.
Florida State Board of Education approves teacher apprenticeship program
On Wednesday the State Board of Education approved rules to get to work on a teacher apprenticeship program.
On Wednesday the State Board of Education approved rules to get to work on a teacher apprenticeship program.
Teacher apprenticeship program approved
The Florida State Board of Education approved the Teacher Apprenticeship program allowing applicants to train in the classroom while learning from experienced teachers. The experience will lead to a bachelor's degree and a professional educator certificate.
The Florida State Board of Education approved the Teacher Apprenticeship program allowing applicants to train in the classroom while learning from experienced teachers. The experience will lead to a bachelor's degree and a professional educator certificate.
Central Florida school tackles teaching Israel-Hamas war
Central Florida educators are helping students understand and process the conflict in Israel. The curriculum for AP Human Geography includes exploring the conflict, but the recent attacks in the Middle East have made the discussion more significant this school year.
Central Florida educators are helping students understand and process the conflict in Israel. The curriculum for AP Human Geography includes exploring the conflict, but the recent attacks in the Middle East have made the discussion more significant this school year.
Winnie the Pooh slasher flick shown to Florida fourth graders sparks backlash from parents: 'Careless'
Florida charter school students and parents were upset after their math teacher showed the class the slasher flick "Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey."
Florida charter school students and parents were upset after their math teacher showed the class the slasher flick "Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey."
Florida details plans on implementation of new Charter School Review Commission
Florida education officials on Wednesday approved a rule that details how a new statewide commission can function as an “alternate venue" for approving charter schools.
Florida education officials on Wednesday approved a rule that details how a new statewide commission can function as an “alternate venue" for approving charter schools.
School resource officer was justified in handcuffing of 12-year-old autistic student, police say
The DeLand Police Department has reviewed the handcuffing of a 12-year-old autistic student, and ruled it within protocol, though the officer was punished for other actions.
The DeLand Police Department has reviewed the handcuffing of a 12-year-old autistic student, and ruled it within protocol, though the officer was punished for other actions.
Seminole County algebra students forced to go virtual as teacher shortage continues
A school in Seminole County is having so much trouble hiring and keeping teachers, it’s having to put kids in virtual classrooms.
A school in Seminole County is having so much trouble hiring and keeping teachers, it’s having to put kids in virtual classrooms.
Algebra students forced to go virtual
A school in Seminole County is having so much trouble hiring and keeping teachers, it?s having to put kids in virtual classrooms.
A school in Seminole County is having so much trouble hiring and keeping teachers, it?s having to put kids in virtual classrooms.
12-year-old boy with autism tackled, handcuffed by SRO at DeLand Middle School
A Volusia County mother says her 12-year-old son was left scarred after an encounter with a school resource officer last month.
A Volusia County mother says her 12-year-old son was left scarred after an encounter with a school resource officer last month.
Florida kindergartener mistakenly given flu shot at school: 'I was literally in shock,' mom says
A Florida mom claims her daughter was mistakenly given the flu shot at school, despite not giving the school permission to do so.
A Florida mom claims her daughter was mistakenly given the flu shot at school, despite not giving the school permission to do so.
Florida changing how it assesses threats to school safety
Schools are preparing to carry out a “Florida model” of assessing threats to school safety, as new requirements are slated to come online in January.
Schools are preparing to carry out a “Florida model” of assessing threats to school safety, as new requirements are slated to come online in January.
Here are the states with the most student loan debt
The average overall student debt has increased by 106% or 6.6% each year over 16 years.
The average overall student debt has increased by 106% or 6.6% each year over 16 years.
Florida school bus driver involved in crash that killed student has history of accidents, records show
FOX 35 News has learned new details about the 78-year-old driver's history of crashes this year, and that she was suspended for a short time after one of them.
FOX 35 News has learned new details about the 78-year-old driver's history of crashes this year, and that she was suspended for a short time after one of them.
Central Florida school leaders attend safety tour at Parkland school shooting site
Florida lawmakers and education leaders from across the country spent the weekend discussing school safety at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. The group of more than 200 toured the site of the deadly school shooting - including school leaders from Central Florida.
Florida lawmakers and education leaders from across the country spent the weekend discussing school safety at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. The group of more than 200 toured the site of the deadly school shooting - including school leaders from Central Florida.
US companies increasingly eliminate college degrees as requirement amid 'out-of-control' school costs
"If you are going to work for a tech company, what's more important? A college degree or practical experience that you can code," one entrepreneur said.
"If you are going to work for a tech company, what's more important? A college degree or practical experience that you can code," one entrepreneur said.