Federal student loan payments start this month. Here's what you need to know
If you have student loans and haven't made a payment in the last three years, don't panic. Here's how to get back in the swing of things.
If you have student loans and haven't made a payment in the last three years, don't panic. Here's how to get back in the swing of things.
UCF students react to restart in student loan repayments
The federal government says Americans collectively hold more than $1.6 trillion in student loan debt. At the University of Central Florida, students like first-year student Brin Flores say they know that weight.
The federal government says Americans collectively hold more than $1.6 trillion in student loan debt. At the University of Central Florida, students like first-year student Brin Flores say they know that weight.
Brevard parent frustrated with students missing class because of bus delays: 'It's insane'
A Brevard Public Schools middle schooler is missing class because her bus is so late or not showing up at all.
A Brevard Public Schools middle schooler is missing class because her bus is so late or not showing up at all.
Florida school district orders removal of all books with gay characters before slightly backing off
Top officials at a Florida school district ordered the removal of all books and material containing LBGTQ+ characters and themes from classrooms and campus libraries, saying that was needed to conform to a state law backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that critics have dubbed “Don’t Say Gay."
Top officials at a Florida school district ordered the removal of all books and material containing LBGTQ+ characters and themes from classrooms and campus libraries, saying that was needed to conform to a state law backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that critics have dubbed “Don’t Say Gay."
Millions more students eligible for free school meals under expanded US program
Previously, the qualifying threshold was 40%. Roughly 3,000 additional school districts will now be eligible, officials said.
Previously, the qualifying threshold was 40%. Roughly 3,000 additional school districts will now be eligible, officials said.
Mom claims school lost son with disabilities after he wandered from campus unnoticed
An Osceola County mother said her son left school at the end of the day, but he didn't end up at home. Instead, he ended up about a block away from the school before being found by a good Samaritan.
An Osceola County mother said her son left school at the end of the day, but he didn't end up at home. Instead, he ended up about a block away from the school before being found by a good Samaritan.
Student loan scams surge as October repayment date approaches
Scammers are looking to take advantage of borrowers in need of financial assistance as student loan payments start back up.
Scammers are looking to take advantage of borrowers in need of financial assistance as student loan payments start back up.
Suspension of school-of-choice scholarships at select Florida schools has parents fuming
Some parents are concerned about the future of their children’s education, now that school-of-choice scholarships have been suspended at four schools across the state.
Some parents are concerned about the future of their children’s education, now that school-of-choice scholarships have been suspended at four schools across the state.
More schools adopt 4-day weeks. For parents, the difficulty is day 5
Hundreds of school systems nationwide have adopted four-day weeks in recent years, mostly in rural and western parts of the U.S., with school districts citing cost savings and advantages for teacher recruitment.
Hundreds of school systems nationwide have adopted four-day weeks in recent years, mostly in rural and western parts of the U.S., with school districts citing cost savings and advantages for teacher recruitment.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pulls state funding on 4 schools allegedly linked to Chinese Communist Party
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is pulling state funding from four private schools that he claims have ties to the Chinese Communist Party.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is pulling state funding from four private schools that he claims have ties to the Chinese Communist Party.
Moms For Liberty releases new campaign tool-kit as counter-groups work to stop growth
A parent group that started in Brevard County is now working to elect Moms For Liberty members in school board races across the country.
A parent group that started in Brevard County is now working to elect Moms For Liberty members in school board races across the country.
4 Central Florida high schoolers among world's only students to achieve perfect store on this AP exam
Two Central Florida high schoolers have joined an elite group of less than 250 students to achieve a perfect store on a particular Advanced Placement exam.
Two Central Florida high schoolers have joined an elite group of less than 250 students to achieve a perfect store on a particular Advanced Placement exam.
US education chief weighs new ways to deter college admissions preference for kids of alumni
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says legacy admissions must be revisited for diversity on campuses after the recent Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says legacy admissions must be revisited for diversity on campuses after the recent Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.
Biden admin calls for 16 states to address underfunding of land-grant HBCUs
The Biden administration says Tennessee and nearly every other state with historically Black land-grant universities have missed out on $12.6 billion in funding over the last three decades.
The Biden administration says Tennessee and nearly every other state with historically Black land-grant universities have missed out on $12.6 billion in funding over the last three decades.
Nationwide book bans hit record levels in 2023, American Library Association reports
The American Library Association is reporting that challenges to books in schools and public libraries will likely reach record highs in 2023, topping what had been a record pace in 2022.
The American Library Association is reporting that challenges to books in schools and public libraries will likely reach record highs in 2023, topping what had been a record pace in 2022.
Brevard School board weighing settlement in mask case of child with special needs
The Brevard school board wants to settle a lawsuit filed by a family who claimed their special needs daughter was forced to wear a mask.
The Brevard school board wants to settle a lawsuit filed by a family who claimed their special needs daughter was forced to wear a mask.
Brevard School board weighing mask lawsuit
The Brevard school board wants to settle a lawsuit filed by a family who claimed their special needs daughter was forced to wear a mask.
The Brevard school board wants to settle a lawsuit filed by a family who claimed their special needs daughter was forced to wear a mask.
Mother for rent: Parents can hire 'second mom' for their college kids
A new concierge service called Daisy Bug Delivery is growing in popularity, offering a second mom to visit students on college campuses.
A new concierge service called Daisy Bug Delivery is growing in popularity, offering a second mom to visit students on college campuses.
School board looks to help teachers find affordable housing
Volusia County School leaders are exploring options to help recruit and retain teachers. One idea involves helping them find an affordable place to live in the community.?To do that, the school board is considering continued work with the local agency Homes Bring Hope.
Volusia County School leaders are exploring options to help recruit and retain teachers. One idea involves helping them find an affordable place to live in the community.?To do that, the school board is considering continued work with the local agency Homes Bring Hope.
Forget the lanyards, notes! New app works as digital hall pass in Seminole County schools
Some schools in Seminole County are switching to an app called Minga. It works as a digital ID, a timed hall pass, an event notification service, and more, and it’s garnered some mixed reactions from parents and students.
Some schools in Seminole County are switching to an app called Minga. It works as a digital ID, a timed hall pass, an event notification service, and more, and it’s garnered some mixed reactions from parents and students.