Seminole State offering two new degrees, long-term solution to teacher shortage

Seminole State hopes to help fill teacher vacancies by training more teachers. The college is offering two new education degree track options this fall.

Dr. Maria Vazquez named as new superintendent of Orange County Public Schools

The Orange County School Board has selected a new superintendent. Dr. Maria Vazquez replaces Dr. Barbara Jenkins who has served in the role since 2012.

Alachua County Public Schools steps back from decision requiring students have clear backpacks

Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) on Monday released a statement about requirements calling for clear backpacks for middle and high school students for the 2022-23 school year.

Florida expands eligibility for Bright Futures scholarships: What's new

Florida high school students applying for the state’s college and vocational school scholarship program will be able to substitute paid work experience for volunteering under a bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday.

Eligibility for Florida's Bright Futures scholarships expanded
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Florida high school students applying for the state?s college and vocational school scholarship program will be able to substitute paid work experience for volunteering under a bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday.

'We need to carry these book': Florida teacher raising money to make banned books available to students

A Brevard County teacher is fighting to get banned books into the hands of students. He's doing so by raising money on Go Fund Me. He then buys the books and lets the kids take them home for free.

50 years of Title IX: What is it, and what impact has it had?

Title IX, the law best known for its role in gender equity in athletics and preventing sexual harassment on campuses, is turning 50.

Federal judge weighs arguments on race-related instruction law

A federal judge is expected to decide this week whether to block a new state law that would restrict the way certain race-related concepts can be taught in public schools and in workplace training.

Dartmoth College will eliminate all federal, institutional loans from undergraduate program

The president of Dartmouth College says the school is removing all federal and institutional loans from its undergraduate financial aid awards and replacing them with expanded scholarship grants, beginning with the current summer term.

Supreme Court rules religious schools can get Maine tuition aid

The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Maine can't exclude religious schools from a program that offers tuition aid for private education, a decision that could ease religious organizations’ access to taxpayer money.

Alaska students served floor sealant instead of milk at school program

Several children were complaining that the milk tasted bad and caused burning sensations in their mouth and throats. One student had to be hospitalized.

Osceola County Public Schools is looking abroad to fill teacher openings

Osceola County Public Schools is recruiting teachers from outside the U.S to fill classrooms for the 2022-2023 school year. Board members say the district - like others across the state - ended the year with significantly more openings than previous summers.

Osceola County Public Schools is looking abroad to fill teacher openings
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Osceola County Public Schools is recruiting teachers from outside the U.S to fill classrooms for the 2022-2023 school year. Board members say the district - like others across the state - ended the year with significantly more openings than in previous summers.

DeSantis signs school safety changes bill in wake of Uvalde mass shooting

Two weeks after a deadly school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, reignited debates about gun violence and securing schools, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday that will require mental-health "crisis intervention" training for on-campus officers.