Tax-free holiday begins in Florida ahead of new school year
People in Central Florida are gearing up for the state's tax-free holiday.
People in Central Florida are gearing up for the state's tax-free holiday.
Osceola County students to scan ID badges when getting on and off the bus this school year
Students who take the bus to school in Osceola County this school year will scan their ID badges, which the district hopes will help them better monitor who is getting on and off buses as they travel to and from school.
Students who take the bus to school in Osceola County this school year will scan their ID badges, which the district hopes will help them better monitor who is getting on and off buses as they travel to and from school.
New safety features in school buses help track students
New technology onboard school buses will help Osceola County safely track the nearly 23,000 students who board and exit the vehicles.
New technology onboard school buses will help Osceola County safely track the nearly 23,000 students who board and exit the vehicles.
Orange County teachers argue for larger pay raises due to inflation
Some Orange County teachers say they are voting against a proposed pay raise. They argue it’s not enough and want union leaders and the district to go back to the table to figure out another option.
Some Orange County teachers say they are voting against a proposed pay raise. They argue it’s not enough and want union leaders and the district to go back to the table to figure out another option.
UCLA professor quits job, says 'woke takeover' of education 'intellectually corrupt'
Joseph Manson retired from his tenured position in UCLA's anthropology department because of the "Woke takeover of higher education," he wrote in a now-viral blog post.
Joseph Manson retired from his tenured position in UCLA's anthropology department because of the "Woke takeover of higher education," he wrote in a now-viral blog post.
'Protecting our students’ freedom to learn': Crist endorses slate of Florida school board candidates
Among the seven endorsements are a current Hillsborough County board member, as well as three Bay Area hopefuls from Polk, Pinellas, and Hillsborough counties.
Among the seven endorsements are a current Hillsborough County board member, as well as three Bay Area hopefuls from Polk, Pinellas, and Hillsborough counties.
Hundreds of backpacks given away at Orange County Sheriff's Office Back to School Bash
The Orange County Sheriff's Office is hosting a Back to School Bash, expecting to giveaway hundreds of backpacks and school supplies to students and families.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office is hosting a Back to School Bash, expecting to giveaway hundreds of backpacks and school supplies to students and families.
Gov. Ron DeSantis focuses on efforts to win school board races
Emphasizing that school-board elections have a "significant impact" on families, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday focused heavily on his support for candidates who align with his education agenda as he helped kick off an event held by the conservative group Moms for Liberty.
Emphasizing that school-board elections have a "significant impact" on families, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday focused heavily on his support for candidates who align with his education agenda as he helped kick off an event held by the conservative group Moms for Liberty.
Orange County schools offering $1,500 hiring incentive for bus drivers, mechanics
Orange County Public Schools is hoping to hire 100 bus drivers and 20 mechanics at a job fair in Pine Hills – and it is offering incentives officials hope will entice applicants.
Orange County Public Schools is hoping to hire 100 bus drivers and 20 mechanics at a job fair in Pine Hills – and it is offering incentives officials hope will entice applicants.
Volusia County public school students to get free meals for 2022-23 school year
All students attending Volusia County public schools will have access to free breakfast and lunch meals for the 2022-23 school year, according to the Volusia County School District.
All students attending Volusia County public schools will have access to free breakfast and lunch meals for the 2022-23 school year, according to the Volusia County School District.
Winter Park police host 'Back To School Supply Drive' for children in need
The Winter Park Police Department is hosting a "Back To School Supply Drive" for people to donate school supplies for children and schools in need.
The Winter Park Police Department is hosting a "Back To School Supply Drive" for people to donate school supplies for children and schools in need.
Florida school grades: See how your child's district scored
The Florida Department of Education is out with its annual grades for school districts. Overall, Central Florida's school districts look good, with most districts painting a positive picture.
The Florida Department of Education is out with its annual grades for school districts. Overall, Central Florida's school districts look good, with most districts painting a positive picture.
Florida teacher shortage prompting districts to rethink recruitment
Florida is once again facing a teacher shortage with over 9.000 openings statewide.
Florida is once again facing a teacher shortage with over 9.000 openings statewide.
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.
Seminole State hopes to help fill teacher vacancies by training more teachers. The college is offering two new education degree track options this fall.
Orange County Public Schools clarifies guidance for new laws after backlash at board meeting
Rumors about how Orange County Public Schools plans to handle new law changes had people speaking out at Tuesdays school board meeting.
Rumors about how Orange County Public Schools plans to handle new law changes had people speaking out at Tuesdays school board meeting.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
School districts pricing out parents on record requests by charging tens of thousands in 'exorbitant fees'
A freedom of information expert from Iowa told Fox News Digital 'that the government is using [public records fees] as a way to place records out of reach of ordinary folks.'
A freedom of information expert from Iowa told Fox News Digital 'that the government is using [public records fees] as a way to place records out of reach of ordinary folks.'