Here's how a government shutdown affects student loan payments
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
Students preparing for the PSAT/NMSQT
Students are getting ready for a big exam later this month. Priscilla Rodriguez, senior vice president with College Readiness Assessments, joins Good day Orlando to talk more about the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
Eatonville mayor backs historic Hungerford property deal amid council pushback
The Orange County School Board has approved the transfer of the historic Hungerford property from Orange County Public Schools to Dr. Phillips Charities, a decision officials called a milestone for Eatonville and one of the largest community-led preservation efforts in the country.
Corporal punishment or discipline? Why Marion County substitute accused of hitting kids to likely avoid arrest
A substitute teacher filling in at South Ocala Elementary School has been fired from the Marion County Public School District after several students accused her of slapping, grabbing, and pushing kids, and of using racial slurs and other curse words.
Another Brevard County teacher facing discipline over student nickname
Florida’s education commissioner has filed an administrative complaint seeking disciplinary action against a Brevard County science teacher accused of violating state law and professional conduct rules by using a name for a student without parental permission.
OCPS to vote on Hungerford deal Tuesday
A multimillion dollar deal is on the line for a historic property in Eatonville on Tuesday. The Hungerford 117-acre site has long been viewed as a symbol of Eatonville?s resilience and history. FOX 35's Marley Capper shares more about the deal and why it's controversial in the community.
Full Sail University facing federal lawsuit alleging fraud
Full Sail University and the Los Angeles Film School are facing a federal lawsuit accusing them of defrauding the government and pressuring students to enroll.
Des Moines schools superintendent detained by ICE
Des Moines Public Schools superintendent has been detained by Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Some student loan borrowers brace for smaller paychecks: What to know
Student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments could have up to 15% of their pay docked by the federal government starting soon.
Substitute teacher accused of hitting kids, using racial slurs in Ocala elementary school
Parents at South Ocala Elementary are demanding answers after allegations surfaced that a substitute teacher struck a student and used racial slurs in class this week.
Florida welcomes Success Academy to state
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins spoke on Thursday morning in Miami. At the event, DeSantis announced that Success Academy, a charter school network, is coming to the Sunshine State. Success Academy will start in Miami, and DeSantis said he believes it will expand throughout the state in the future.
Gov. DeSantis touts school choice as Florida welcomes Success Academy to state
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Success Academy, a charter school network, is coming to Florida.
Brevard teacher's request for early release from probation after disorderly conduct conviction delayed
A former teacher trying to get off probation was denied early release Wednesday after being convicted of disorderly intoxication and resisting an officer in May, court records show.
Florida school official faces state review over Charlie Kirk social media post
Alachua County School Board Vice Chair Tina Certain has been summoned to appear before the state Board of Education in November after posting critical comments about conservative media personality Charlie Kirk on social media.
2026 college rankings: Where do the top schools stand?
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026 Best Colleges rankings, evaluating nearly 1,700 institutions nationwide across 17 measures of academic quality.
School superintendent defends teachers criticized for assigning book with profanity to students
A Texas school district superintendent went viral on Facebook after a social media commenter allegedly called teachers "demons" for assigning a book this person considered inappropriate.
Lake Gibson High employee accused of stealing student's medication
A Lake Gibson High School employee was arrested Monday after Polk County deputies said she stole a student's medication.
Edith I. Starke Elementary School now open
Edith I. Starke Elementary School is now open in Volusia County. The school is designed to accommodate 650 students.
Celebratory, dismissive reactions to Charlie Kirk’s death putting educators under scrutiny
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, some on the left — many in the education sphere — have come out dismissing or even celebrating his death as a way of disputing his conservative political views.
OC student wearing MAGA hat to honor Charlie Kirk suspended after argument at school
Zach Hornstein, a Laguna Beach High School student wearing a MAGA hat to honor Charlie Kirk, has been suspended after getting into an argument at school.