Orange County school board raises concerns over ‘Schools of Hope’ charter expansion

Orange County school board members say a state plan allowing “Schools of Hope” charter operators to take over unused classrooms in public schools could financially harm the district and its students.

MacKenzie Scott donates over $700 million to HBCUs

The billionaire first began donating money to Historically Black Colleges and Universities back in 2020.

Students in these states spend more of their income on education, according to analysis

Many of the states that topped list were home to some of the most famous schools such as Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University, to name a few.

Florida education officials question Alachua school official over Charlie Kirk comments

Tensions between the Florida Board of Education and the Alachua County School Board have escalated over comments made by Vice Chair Tina Certain following the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

States add gun safety to school curriculums

Several states, including Arkansas, Tennessee and Utah, have passed new laws requiring schools to teach gun safety to students as young as five.

School start times could change in Orange, Osceola counties under new proposals

The school bell schedule in Osceola County could soon change, and district leaders want parents to help decide how. A similar proposal is also being discussed in neighboring Orange County.

Bay Area Harvard grad student launched new ‘Appstinence’ movement to quit social media

It’s a concept hard to fathom among many Gen Zers — ditching your smartphone and retiring from social media. But it's what recent Harvard alumna 24-year-old Gabriela Nguyen has fully embraced as she works to help others do the same.

From combat to careers: New AI partnership helps veterans find purpose

RedBalloon has acquired MilitaryHire to better support the more than 900,000 veterans, Guard, and Reserve members who transition to civilian life each year.

Department of Education sued by states over new loan forgiveness rule

The Education Department recently announced specific guidelines employers must meet under an amended rule to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Some Head Starts to close due to shutdown funding lapse: What we know

When Head Start programs close, children are left without care, teachers aren’t getting paid, and parents may have to miss work or school.

Volusia Schools, teachers union reach new contract agreement

Volusia County Schools and the Volusia United Educators Instructional union have reached a tentative agreement on a new teacher contract that includes salary increases, retention incentives, and new paid leave benefits.

Florida teacher's use of gender-neutral title leads to state investigation, administrative leave

A Florida teacher has been placed on administrative leave after the state’s attorney general warned the district over the educator’s use of a gender-neutral title in the classroom.

Ranked: Best & worst college towns for 2025

When trying to decide what college to attend, besides academics, there are many factors like living expenses and social environment, that play a role in a student’s decision on where to pursue their degree.

‘Principal for a Day’ program connects community leaders with schools

Wednesday was back-to-school for dozens of business leaders across Volusia County. The annual Principal for a Day program was held at schools throughout the county, and FOX 35's John Brown visited Sweetwater Elementary in Port Orange.