Orange County Public Schools gives a grim 'state of the schools' update
Orange County Public Schools officials delivered a stark assessment of the district's financial outlook, citing declining enrollment and continued budget pressures during a recent State of the Schools presentation.
Orange County Public Schools officials delivered a stark assessment of the district's financial outlook, citing declining enrollment and continued budget pressures during a recent State of the Schools presentation.
Florida teen, 14, arrested over 'joke' bomb threat at school, officials say
A 14-year-old student at Santa Fe High School in Alachua County has been arrested for allegedly making a false bomb threat, according to the Alachua County Sheriff's Office.
A 14-year-old student at Santa Fe High School in Alachua County has been arrested for allegedly making a false bomb threat, according to the Alachua County Sheriff's Office.
Blame this, not AI, for rising unemployment among young college graduates, study says
Despite persistent fears that artificial intelligence would take away more and more jobs, that may not be the reason a rising number of young college graduates are having trouble finding work.
Despite persistent fears that artificial intelligence would take away more and more jobs, that may not be the reason a rising number of young college graduates are having trouble finding work.
Kentucky social media settlement: Meta reportedly paying $27M to settle addiction case
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Byron Donalds pushes Florida education plan centered on building student career pathways starting in 6th grade
Rep. Byron Donalds, the leading Republican contender to be the next governor of Florida, unveiled his education plan Friday in Brandon.
Rep. Byron Donalds, the leading Republican contender to be the next governor of Florida, unveiled his education plan Friday in Brandon.
Brevard Sheriff Wayne Ivey steps in to secure Palm Bay schools after city council's SRO price hike
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey says there is no way on “God's green earth” he's going to let one school go uncovered.
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey says there is no way on “God's green earth” he's going to let one school go uncovered.
Georgia bus driver: 82-year-old retires after 50 years on the road
A Fayette County school bus driver is retiring this week after 50 years of safely transporting students.
A Fayette County school bus driver is retiring this week after 50 years of safely transporting students.
25 states file lawsuit over student loan caps for nursing and healthcare degrees
A group of 25 states and Washington, D.C. filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education over new graduate student loan limits.
A group of 25 states and Washington, D.C. filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education over new graduate student loan limits.
Sky-high diesel costs have school districts scrambling to keep buses running
Diesel prices in the U.S. have soared 67% since December and that is putting a strain on many school districts’ budgets.
Diesel prices in the U.S. have soared 67% since December and that is putting a strain on many school districts’ budgets.
Florida triplets named high school valedictorians; all committed to same college
Three Florida brothers – triplets, in fact – were recently named valedictorians at their high school – each graduating with the exact same GPA.
Three Florida brothers – triplets, in fact – were recently named valedictorians at their high school – each graduating with the exact same GPA.
UCF graduates boo commencement speaker over AI remarks
A commencement speech at the University of Central Florida drew boos after a speaker described artificial intelligence as “the next industrial revolution.”
A commencement speech at the University of Central Florida drew boos after a speaker described artificial intelligence as “the next industrial revolution.”
Millennium Middle School parents, students demand answers after 'Teacher of the Year' not reappointed
The big question Millennium Middle School parents have is: how do you not re-sign the Teacher of the Year? On Tuesday night, the Seminole County School District finally had the chance to answer that question.
The big question Millennium Middle School parents have is: how do you not re-sign the Teacher of the Year? On Tuesday night, the Seminole County School District finally had the chance to answer that question.
Canvas system back online after cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools
Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.
Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.
School phone bans have little impact on academics or behavior, new study finds
The largest study to date on school cell phone bans is showing mixed outcomes. Here's what the researchers found.
The largest study to date on school cell phone bans is showing mixed outcomes. Here's what the researchers found.
Will Osceola County eliminate wireless devices in the classroom?
In a May 5 school board meeting, Osceola County schools is discussing not only banning smart phones in the classroom, but also smart devices, including glasses and watches. The proposal aims to keep students focused on the district issued tablets and laptops.
In a May 5 school board meeting, Osceola County schools is discussing not only banning smart phones in the classroom, but also smart devices, including glasses and watches. The proposal aims to keep students focused on the district issued tablets and laptops.
Best cities for new college grads in 2026, based on payroll data
As the class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce, these are the best cities for new college grads, according to recent payroll data.
As the class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce, these are the best cities for new college grads, according to recent payroll data.
Oakland teen, with a 4.3 GPA, gets accepted to all 31 colleges he applied to
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.
National Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 deals and discounts
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Retailers and restaurants across the country are offering discounts, freebies, and special promotions for educators.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Retailers and restaurants across the country are offering discounts, freebies, and special promotions for educators.
2026 commencement speeches: See which celebrities are taking the stage
A range of high-profile figures from entertainment, politics and the arts are set to headline college commencement ceremonies across the country in 2026.
A range of high-profile figures from entertainment, politics and the arts are set to headline college commencement ceremonies across the country in 2026.
These are the best entry-level jobs in 2026, data suggests
WalletHub ranked the best entry-level jobs based on opportunity, growth potential, and job safety.
WalletHub ranked the best entry-level jobs based on opportunity, growth potential, and job safety.