Volusia County Public Schools weighing random student search policy
Volusia County School leaders are weighing the possibility of incorporating random student searches into its safety policy. Some parents and students are already raising concerns.
Volusia County School leaders are weighing the possibility of incorporating random student searches into its safety policy. Some parents and students are already raising concerns.
Duke investigating student’s graduation speech that mirrored 2014 Harvard speech
Duke’s student newspaper first reported the similarities, posting transcripts of both speeches.
Duke’s student newspaper first reported the similarities, posting transcripts of both speeches.
Teacher saved son from choking, Florida mom says
The Crystal Lake Elementary School teacher will be recognized at a school board meeting later this month.
The Crystal Lake Elementary School teacher will be recognized at a school board meeting later this month.
Teacher of the Week: Gina Martin
Gina Martin is a teacher at Bear Lake Elementary School in Seminole County. Thank you for being our teacher of the week!
Gina Martin is a teacher at Bear Lake Elementary School in Seminole County. Thank you for being our teacher of the week!
Teacher of the Week: Heather Hejtmanek
Heather Hejtmanek is a teacher at Lake Weston Elementary in Orange County. Thank you for being our teacher of the week!
Heather Hejtmanek is a teacher at Lake Weston Elementary in Orange County. Thank you for being our teacher of the week!
Disclaimer sticker to be added to page featuring 'Don't Say Gay' walkout in school yearbook
Students at one Florida high school told FOX 35 News they feel like their voices were heard after school board members took action on a yearbook controversy that has made national headlines.
Students at one Florida high school told FOX 35 News they feel like their voices were heard after school board members took action on a yearbook controversy that has made national headlines.
Children burned in Channelview PE class allegedly by teacher's form of discipline
Some kids in Channelview ended up in the emergency room after getting burned during gym class. Parents there say their children were injured as a result of a P.E. teacher forcing them to exercise on the hot ground outside on Monday as a form of punishment.
Some kids in Channelview ended up in the emergency room after getting burned during gym class. Parents there say their children were injured as a result of a P.E. teacher forcing them to exercise on the hot ground outside on Monday as a form of punishment.
Students at Texas college graduate debt-free after anonymous donor pays off school loans
Over 100 graduates at Wiley College, a historically Black college, were surprised with zero student loan debt during their commencement ceremony.
Over 100 graduates at Wiley College, a historically Black college, were surprised with zero student loan debt during their commencement ceremony.
Fight over Florida sex education law could take months to play out
The law (HB 1557) bars instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third-grade and requires that such instruction in older grades be “age-appropriate … in accordance with state academic standards.”
The law (HB 1557) bars instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third-grade and requires that such instruction in older grades be “age-appropriate … in accordance with state academic standards.”
Harmony High School investigating project with hate symbols on display in school
Symbols of hate were reportedly found in a high school in St.
Symbols of hate were reportedly found in a high school in St.
Symbols of hate in a hate school, parents say
Parents of students at Harmony High School in St. Cloud are disturbed over 'symbols of hate' that they said were used for classroom instruction.
Parents of students at Harmony High School in St. Cloud are disturbed over 'symbols of hate' that they said were used for classroom instruction.
Florida textbook reviews: One person noted CRT concerns in two textbook reviews
Nearly 6,000 pages of documented reviews of various math textbooks potentially used in Florida schools were released this week by the Florida Department of Education
Nearly 6,000 pages of documented reviews of various math textbooks potentially used in Florida schools were released this week by the Florida Department of Education
Education Department cancels $6.8B in student loans for over 113K in public service
The Education Department said it has canceled $6.8 billion in student debt for more than 113,000 borrowers working in public service jobs, such as teaching, the military or nonprofits.
The Education Department said it has canceled $6.8 billion in student debt for more than 113,000 borrowers working in public service jobs, such as teaching, the military or nonprofits.
Debate over canceling student loan debt sparks political divisions on Capitol Hill
Could the government be moving to cancel college student loan debt? It's an issue that's gaining more attention as the Biden administration moves closer to a possible decision.
Could the government be moving to cancel college student loan debt? It's an issue that's gaining more attention as the Biden administration moves closer to a possible decision.
'Project Impact: Teachers Change Lives' spotlight Orange County educators
Hanna Juda is about to graduate from Lake Nona High School. Before she moves forward, she is looking back.
Hanna Juda is about to graduate from Lake Nona High School. Before she moves forward, she is looking back.
How Orange County Public Schools is training students to become future teachers
With the school year ending soon, districts will be busy working to fill thousands of teaching – and substitute teaching – positions across the state.
With the school year ending soon, districts will be busy working to fill thousands of teaching – and substitute teaching – positions across the state.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2022: Freebies and deals offered for educators
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-May 6, 2022, a special week dedicated to honoring those who lend their passion and skills to educating America’s children.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-May 6, 2022, a special week dedicated to honoring those who lend their passion and skills to educating America’s children.
Gov. Ron DeSantis appoints Sen. Manny Diaz Jr. as Education Commissioner
Following through on a recommendation from Gov. Ron DeSantis, the State Board of Education on Friday appointed Sen. Manny Diaz Jr. as Florida’s next education commissioner.
Following through on a recommendation from Gov. Ron DeSantis, the State Board of Education on Friday appointed Sen. Manny Diaz Jr. as Florida’s next education commissioner.
Teacher of the Week: Nisha Phillip Malahoo
Nisha Phillip Malahoo is a 3rd grade teacher at Pinewood Elementary School in Orange County. Thank you for being our teacher of the week!
Nisha Phillip Malahoo is a 3rd grade teacher at Pinewood Elementary School in Orange County. Thank you for being our teacher of the week!
Some textbooks no longer on Florida Dept. of Education's not-recommended list
The Florida Department of Education removed nine textbooks from their not-recommended list, after they say the publishers aligned their materials to remove content that was "woke."
The Florida Department of Education removed nine textbooks from their not-recommended list, after they say the publishers aligned their materials to remove content that was "woke."