Florida voters will get to decide on partisan school board elections on 2024 ballot
The Florida Senate on Wednesday gave final approval to a proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to shift to holding partisan school-board elections.
The Florida Senate on Wednesday gave final approval to a proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to shift to holding partisan school-board elections.
‘A major problem’: Teacher vacancies up 80% in Brevard School District since 2018
Teachers aren’t sticking around in Brevard County, according to a new audit the school board is using to re-vamp policies.
Teachers aren’t sticking around in Brevard County, according to a new audit the school board is using to re-vamp policies.
Florida education board approves expanding Parental Rights law through 12th grade
The Florida Board of Education approved a ban on classroom instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades on Wednesday, at the request of Gov. Ron DeSantis as he gears up for an expected presidential run.
The Florida Board of Education approved a ban on classroom instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades on Wednesday, at the request of Gov. Ron DeSantis as he gears up for an expected presidential run.
Flagler County schools will soon have Narcan available on campuses
Flagler Schools will soon become the first school district in Central Florida to carry opioid overdose treatment on its campuses, advocates say.
Flagler Schools will soon become the first school district in Central Florida to carry opioid overdose treatment on its campuses, advocates say.
Colorado parents asked to step in, guard middle school after nearby shootings
McAuliffe International School in Denver will also stop selling hoodies as part of school uniform
McAuliffe International School in Denver will also stop selling hoodies as part of school uniform
Mississippi must allow religious exemption for childhood vaccines, judge orders
Mississippi must join most other states in allowing religious exemptions from vaccinations that children are required to receive so they can attend school, a federal judge has ruled.
Mississippi must join most other states in allowing religious exemptions from vaccinations that children are required to receive so they can attend school, a federal judge has ruled.
Former sanitation worker to earn Harvard Law degree, raises $70K for blue-collar staff
Rehan Staton had a middle-class upbringing. But everything changed when his mother left the family, and his father had to raise two sons on his own.
Rehan Staton had a middle-class upbringing. But everything changed when his mother left the family, and his father had to raise two sons on his own.
Florida high school vandalized with graffiti including racial slurs, deputies say
A high school in Florida was hit by vandals who spray-painted graffiti that included racial slurs, according to authorities.
A high school in Florida was hit by vandals who spray-painted graffiti that included racial slurs, according to authorities.
Florida medical students fear lack of training under 6-week abortion ban, seek schooling in other states
A group of Florida medical students who are about to enter residency training traveled to Tallahassee to plead with lawmakers ahead of their vote on a 6-week abortion ban. Now they're looking for schools in states with fewer restrictions, for a well-rounded education in medicine.
A group of Florida medical students who are about to enter residency training traveled to Tallahassee to plead with lawmakers ahead of their vote on a 6-week abortion ban. Now they're looking for schools in states with fewer restrictions, for a well-rounded education in medicine.
District letter: Hernando teacher removed from classroom after saying she ‘wanted to shoot some students’
A Hernando County teacher has been removed from classrooms while school district officials said they continue to investigate "concerning comments" she made.
A Hernando County teacher has been removed from classrooms while school district officials said they continue to investigate "concerning comments" she made.
Controversial higher-ed bill in Florida Senate extends reach of 'Stop WOKE Act'
A measure designed to carry out parts of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ higher-education agenda moved forward Wednesday in the Senate, after changes that included a proposal to give university presidents ultimate hiring authority at their schools.
A measure designed to carry out parts of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ higher-education agenda moved forward Wednesday in the Senate, after changes that included a proposal to give university presidents ultimate hiring authority at their schools.
Orange County teacher who featured students in TikTok videos about book bans keeps job
An Orange County Public Schools teacher who was placed on administrative leave in February for creating TikTok videos with students during school hours about matters like book bans will keep his job.
An Orange County Public Schools teacher who was placed on administrative leave in February for creating TikTok videos with students during school hours about matters like book bans will keep his job.
Brevard County updating policies to restrict phones, smartwatches, other technology in classroom
The Brevard County School Board is cracking down on wireless technology in the classroom. The board has been revising the current policy and trying to find new ways to make sure the classroom is used for learning.
The Brevard County School Board is cracking down on wireless technology in the classroom. The board has been revising the current policy and trying to find new ways to make sure the classroom is used for learning.
More Volusia County parents react to alleged fights in district, say more needs to be done
Parents have been left stunned after a video surfaced of an alleged violent fight at New Smyrna Middle School. The video appears to show one student pulling another student to the ground by her hair then punching and stomping on her head before kicking her in the back.
Parents have been left stunned after a video surfaced of an alleged violent fight at New Smyrna Middle School. The video appears to show one student pulling another student to the ground by her hair then punching and stomping on her head before kicking her in the back.
Video appears to show violent beating of student at New Smyrna Beach Middle School in Florida
Police say a girl was arrested after a violent fight at New Smyrna Beach Middle School last week.
Police say a girl was arrested after a violent fight at New Smyrna Beach Middle School last week.
‘It was surreal’: Florida native becomes Vanderbilt’s first Black woman neurosurgery resident
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
Krispy Kreme will give students free doughnuts for A's on report card
At many U.S. Krispy Kreme locations, it pays to study.
At many U.S. Krispy Kreme locations, it pays to study.
Florida teacher fired over 'inappropriate' lesson: 'I didn't do anything wrong'
A teacher in Florida is appealing his termination after being fired over what the district calls an "inappropriate" assignment about school violence, but the teacher says he was just teaching the students how to stay safe.
A teacher in Florida is appealing his termination after being fired over what the district calls an "inappropriate" assignment about school violence, but the teacher says he was just teaching the students how to stay safe.
Georgia’s Stacey Abrams to join faculty at Howard University
Howard University, one of the nation’s top historically Black colleges, said it was appointing Stacey Abrams as the Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics beginning in September.
Howard University, one of the nation’s top historically Black colleges, said it was appointing Stacey Abrams as the Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics beginning in September.
USF TikTok ban: University of South Florida joins UF, banning multiple apps from school devices, internet
The University of South Florida notified students, faculty and staff they would no longer have access or be permitted to use TikTok and a handful of other apps, effective immediately, according to the school's online publication.
The University of South Florida notified students, faculty and staff they would no longer have access or be permitted to use TikTok and a handful of other apps, effective immediately, according to the school's online publication.