Signed and secured: Why a new Florida law is bringing cursive back to classrooms

Florida students will be required to demonstrate proficiency in cursive writing under a new state law taking effect this week, making the skill a requirement before advancing to middle school.

New ranking reveals America’s most and least educated cities

America’s most educated workers aren’t spread evenly across the nation, they cluster in places that offer better job markets, higher wages and better lifestyle rewards for their degrees. 

Gov. DeSantis signs $117.6B Florida budget with tax relief, debt reduction and record reserves

Gov. DeSantis highlighted a fourth consecutive year of reduced state spending while also discussing tax relief, debt reduction, education funding and infrastructure investments.

Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools

The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.

Massachusetts House passes bill protecting libraries from book bans

Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries. 

Judge blocks limits on graduate student loans

A federal judge struck down part of a Trump administration policy that would have restricted access to federal loans for students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing and other specialized fields.

Florida school testing: DeSantis announces majority of students hit grade level benchmarks

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday that a majority of Florida students are meeting or exceeding grade-level benchmarks under the state's progress-monitoring testing framework.

Trump administration to cut student loan interest rates

With millions of student loan borrowers in default, the Trump administration announced a plan for a slight reduction in student loan interest rates to provide some relief for borrowers paying back their loans.

3,000 Miles, 40 Days, One Mission: UCF Student Rows the Atlantic for NASA
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One UCF Doctoral Student rows across the Atlantic in 40 days for Nasa research. He joins Good Day Orlando to discuss how he battled 30-foot waves while conquering "World’s Toughest Row."

University of Florida trustees select Stuart Bell as next president

The University of Florida moved closer to ending its search for a new president after the Board of Trustees on Wednesday selected Stuart Bell take on the role.

Tampa school zone catches 6,000 speeders in 2 days as city weighs $100 camera fines

Tampa City Council members voted Thursday to approve an ordinance updating the city code to operate automated speed detection systems in 18 school zones. 

Trump administration seeks federal grant oversight

The Trump administration is looking to give political appointees more power over federal grants, to ensure they “demonstrably advance” the president's policy priorities.

These states lead the nation in racial equality in education, study finds

A recent WalletHub study found that districts serving fewer Black and Hispanic students receive about $900 to $1,000 more per student on average, highlighting persistent racial disparities in education.

Education Department abandons civil rights focus on Black students

The Department of Education under President Trump is ending generations of addressing inequities for Black students, in some cases withholding federal funds for programs that aim to help them.