Central Florida community celebrates new AAPI education law
A big celebration took place over the weekend, in honor of a new Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage education bill that was approved on May 9.
A big celebration took place over the weekend, in honor of a new Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage education bill that was approved on May 9.
North Carolina charter school can't force girls to wear skirts, Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court has left in place an appellate ruling barring a North Carolina public charter school from requiring girls to wear skirts to school.
The Supreme Court has left in place an appellate ruling barring a North Carolina public charter school from requiring girls to wear skirts to school.
Hospital systems partner with UCF in scholarships, donations toward new College of Nursing campus
With assistance from two of Central Florida's largest hospital systems, the University of Central Florida announced that its College of Nursing is one step closer to a new building planned for the UCF Academic Health Sciences Center.
With assistance from two of Central Florida's largest hospital systems, the University of Central Florida announced that its College of Nursing is one step closer to a new building planned for the UCF Academic Health Sciences Center.
Florida school district's cellphone ban will extend to lunch, recess
"The students will still be allowed to use any phone in the teachers room, the main office. A parent could call into the main office and get a note to their student, " says Orange County School Board member Angie Gallo.
"The students will still be allowed to use any phone in the teachers room, the main office. A parent could call into the main office and get a note to their student, " says Orange County School Board member Angie Gallo.
Florida school district sued after banning popular, award-winning children's book
Tango — a children's book about two male penguins who adopted, hatched, and raised a penguin — is the face of a major lawsuit filed in Lake County, Florida.
Tango — a children's book about two male penguins who adopted, hatched, and raised a penguin — is the face of a major lawsuit filed in Lake County, Florida.
Florida groups battle over speech rights, academic freedom
University professors and students are urging a federal appeals court to uphold a decision blocking a 2022 Florida law that would restrict the way race-related concepts can be taught in classrooms — a law that Gov. Ron DeSantis dubbed the “Stop WOKE Act.”
University professors and students are urging a federal appeals court to uphold a decision blocking a 2022 Florida law that would restrict the way race-related concepts can be taught in classrooms — a law that Gov. Ron DeSantis dubbed the “Stop WOKE Act.”
Duke University to cover tuition for NC, SC students whose families earn $150K or less
"Attending college can expand a family’s opportunities for generations, and we aim to make the Duke experience as widely accessible as we can," the school said.
"Attending college can expand a family’s opportunities for generations, and we aim to make the Duke experience as widely accessible as we can," the school said.
Math and reading test scores plummet for 13-year-olds: 'Worrisome signs'
Scores on the math exam, which has been given since 1973, are now at their lowest levels since 1990.
Scores on the math exam, which has been given since 1973, are now at their lowest levels since 1990.
Flagler Schools votes down program that would allow staff to carry guns on campus
Flagler County’s school board has spent months on end debating about whether to allow staff to carry guns on campus.
Flagler County’s school board has spent months on end debating about whether to allow staff to carry guns on campus.
Flagler Schools preparing for vote on arming select staff members
Flagler County is thinking about getting more guns in schools. The school board on Tuesday is expected to vote on whether to start a "Guardian Program."
Flagler County is thinking about getting more guns in schools. The school board on Tuesday is expected to vote on whether to start a "Guardian Program."
Charter school dispute goes to Florida Supreme Court
The Palm Beach County School Board has gone to the Florida Supreme Court in a dispute about whether it is required to make retroactive payments to charter schools stemming from a 2018 referendum.
The Palm Beach County School Board has gone to the Florida Supreme Court in a dispute about whether it is required to make retroactive payments to charter schools stemming from a 2018 referendum.
Brevard County to increase pay for school bus drivers amid shortage
School bus drivers in Brevard County are set to get a pay increase following a school board vote next week amid a driver shortage in the district.
School bus drivers in Brevard County are set to get a pay increase following a school board vote next week amid a driver shortage in the district.
Brevard School District’s new superintendent shares goals for the new school year
Brevard School District’s new superintendent is focusing on retention, student achievement and creating new programs districtwide.
Brevard School District’s new superintendent is focusing on retention, student achievement and creating new programs districtwide.
College Board to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis: We're not changing our AP courses to meet new education laws
The College Board denied Florida's plea to modify AP courses based on new laws that restrict classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity.
The College Board denied Florida's plea to modify AP courses based on new laws that restrict classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Woman, 28, arrested for posing as 17-year-old high school student
The woman told investigators she enrolled at the Louisiana high school to learn English.
The woman told investigators she enrolled at the Louisiana high school to learn English.
Florida professor resurfaces after setting record of living 100 days underwater
A university professor who spent 100 days living underwater at a Florida Keys lodge for scuba divers resurfaced Friday and raised his face to the sun for the first time since March 1.
A university professor who spent 100 days living underwater at a Florida Keys lodge for scuba divers resurfaced Friday and raised his face to the sun for the first time since March 1.
Austin ISD teacher fired over viral TikTok video
Sophia DeLoretto-Chudy was a third grade teacher at Becker Elementary School in Austin until she posted a TikTok that went viral overnight.
Sophia DeLoretto-Chudy was a third grade teacher at Becker Elementary School in Austin until she posted a TikTok that went viral overnight.
Moms For Liberty labeled as 'extremist group' in new Southern Poverty Law Center Report
Moms For Liberty is now labeled as an antigovernment group.
Moms For Liberty is now labeled as an antigovernment group.
Speakers argue over high school yearbook in rowdy Seminole County School Board meeting
The debate over Lyman High School’s yearbook seemed settled. A small group of parents protested two pages in the book that discussed LBGTQ life and vocabulary. In response, the Seminole County School Board offered to refund those parents or give them versions of the yearbook reprinted to not include those two pages.
The debate over Lyman High School’s yearbook seemed settled. A small group of parents protested two pages in the book that discussed LBGTQ life and vocabulary. In response, the Seminole County School Board offered to refund those parents or give them versions of the yearbook reprinted to not include those two pages.
Florida drivers beware: Illegally passing a school bus could cost you under new law
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new bill that would allow Florida school districts to install exterior cameras on school buses to nab drivers who illegally pass them while displaying a stop sign.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new bill that would allow Florida school districts to install exterior cameras on school buses to nab drivers who illegally pass them while displaying a stop sign.