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.
'The Cake Girl' relishes Hispanic heritage, Central Florida past
Kristina Lavallee is The Cake Girl. It’s a nickname she’s proud of, and it’s also the name of her successful business. The brand started in 2008 and has grown into a brick and mortar bakery in Tampa with nationwide reach online.
Kristina Lavallee is The Cake Girl. It’s a nickname she’s proud of, and it’s also the name of her successful business. The brand started in 2008 and has grown into a brick and mortar bakery in Tampa with nationwide reach online.
High school ACT test scores drop to 30-year low
The average scores in reading, science and math all were below benchmarks the ACT says students must reach to have a high probability of success in college courses.
The average scores in reading, science and math all were below benchmarks the ACT says students must reach to have a high probability of success in college courses.
Florida schools latest target in escalating cyber attacks
If school districts didn't have enough to deal with already, they're now having to keep a close eye out for hackers and scammers. In the last two months - at least two schools in Florida have been it by hackers or scammers. This includes Flagler Public Schools in Central Florida.
If school districts didn't have enough to deal with already, they're now having to keep a close eye out for hackers and scammers. In the last two months - at least two schools in Florida have been it by hackers or scammers. This includes Flagler Public Schools in Central Florida.
Document mentioning closure of Volusia County elementary school was 'mishap,' superintendent says
Volusia County school board members have clarified Read-Pattillo Elementary will not be facing closure after a staff document created confusion and panic.
Volusia County school board members have clarified Read-Pattillo Elementary will not be facing closure after a staff document created confusion and panic.
Florida school brawl: 11 students arrested at Matanzas High School after huge fight, deputies say
Nearly a dozen students at Matanzas High School in Florida are facing charges following a huge brawl Monday on campus, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.
Nearly a dozen students at Matanzas High School in Florida are facing charges following a huge brawl Monday on campus, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.
Volusia County Schools to consider closing decades-old Read-Pattillo Elementary
Volusia County Schools is considering closing Read-Pattillo Elementary, a decades-old school, much to the surprise of parents and teachers.
Volusia County Schools is considering closing Read-Pattillo Elementary, a decades-old school, much to the surprise of parents and teachers.