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."
Biden to take 'hard look' at student loan forgiveness
President Biden said he is considering forgiving some federal student debt, a step that would help him fulfill a campaign promise and provide relief to borrowers.
President Biden said he is considering forgiving some federal student debt, a step that would help him fulfill a campaign promise and provide relief to borrowers.
63 college scholarships given to 3rd graders at Phoenix elementary school
Third graders at one south Phoenix elementary school will get a scholarship to college, thanks to a local organization.
Third graders at one south Phoenix elementary school will get a scholarship to college, thanks to a local organization.
Harvard atones for university's ties to slavery, pledges $100M to research
Harvard, the nation’s oldest and wealthiest college, is the latest among a growing number of U.S. schools attempting to confront their involvement with slavery and also make amends for it.
Harvard, the nation’s oldest and wealthiest college, is the latest among a growing number of U.S. schools attempting to confront their involvement with slavery and also make amends for it.
Reaction mixed after Florida releases excerpts of critical race theory in math textbooks
Last week, the State of Florida announced it was rejecting 54 math books from the curriculum because of references to Critical Race Theory, and more.
Last week, the State of Florida announced it was rejecting 54 math books from the curriculum because of references to Critical Race Theory, and more.
Here's who qualifies for student loan forgiveness under Biden administration's new changes
The U.S. Department of Education announced new changes this week that will bring borrowers closer to student loan forgiveness. Here’s who is eligible.
The U.S. Department of Education announced new changes this week that will bring borrowers closer to student loan forgiveness. Here’s who is eligible.
Teacher of the Week: Allison Garrett
Allison Garrett is a first grade teacher at Apollo Elementary School. Thank you for being our teacher of the week!
Allison Garrett is a first grade teacher at Apollo Elementary School. Thank you for being our teacher of the week!
Florida textbook guidelines have school districts scrambling
Central Florida school districts say they are scrambling to make sure they have textbooks for their K-12 math classes after the state issued new guidelines and put dozens of reading materials on a new “not-recommended” list.
Central Florida school districts say they are scrambling to make sure they have textbooks for their K-12 math classes after the state issued new guidelines and put dozens of reading materials on a new “not-recommended” list.