Florida House passes measure to limit race-related instruction
Overriding objections from Democrats who called the measure “wrong on all levels,” the Republican-controlled Florida House on Thursday passed a bill that would limit how race-related concepts are taught in schools and in workplace training sessions.
Overriding objections from Democrats who called the measure “wrong on all levels,” the Republican-controlled Florida House on Thursday passed a bill that would limit how race-related concepts are taught in schools and in workplace training sessions.
Minneapolis, St. Paul teachers file intent to strike
As negotiations continue, educators in St. Paul and Minneapolis school district's largest teachers' unions say they have filed their intent to strike Wednesday afternoon. They spoke to media at 4:15 p.m. to reiterate their position, and answer questions.
As negotiations continue, educators in St. Paul and Minneapolis school district's largest teachers' unions say they have filed their intent to strike Wednesday afternoon. They spoke to media at 4:15 p.m. to reiterate their position, and answer questions.
Low student engagement major source of teacher stress, survey finds
Teachers say keeping students engaged is harder than ever with the COVID-19 pandemic and they’re looking for new ways to keep students interested.
Teachers say keeping students engaged is harder than ever with the COVID-19 pandemic and they’re looking for new ways to keep students interested.
Florida House set to vote on controversial 'Don’t Say Gay' bill as early as Thursday
Florida lawmakers debated and proposed changes to what has been called the “Don’t Say Gay” bill on Tuesday.
Florida lawmakers debated and proposed changes to what has been called the “Don’t Say Gay” bill on Tuesday.
80-year-old man gets ‘met minimum’ stamp removed from high school diploma
Billy Ray Macon Sr. graduated from high school in 1961. The school district made sure the teen knew he barely passed despite being a working father and husband.
Billy Ray Macon Sr. graduated from high school in 1961. The school district made sure the teen knew he barely passed despite being a working father and husband.
Florida bill would require students to take financial literacy course in order to graduate
If passed, Florida high school students would have to take a financial literacy class in order to graduate, which would include lessons on on credit scores, managing credit card debt, types of bank accounts to open, and how to file income taxes.
If passed, Florida high school students would have to take a financial literacy class in order to graduate, which would include lessons on on credit scores, managing credit card debt, types of bank accounts to open, and how to file income taxes.
Education Department erases $415M in student loan debt for 16,000 borrowers
In total, the Biden administration has approved $2 billion in loan forgiveness for students allegedly defrauded by their schools.
In total, the Biden administration has approved $2 billion in loan forgiveness for students allegedly defrauded by their schools.
Students fire back over prom dress code contract
Parents of students at Evans High School are scratching their heads after students came home with a dress code contract for the upcoming prom.
Parents of students at Evans High School are scratching their heads after students came home with a dress code contract for the upcoming prom.
Prom Problem: Evans High School requiring dress code contract for upcoming formal
Parents and students are frustrated because they say the options are limited. A dress like this has mesh. It wouldn’t work. This dress has a cutout. This dress has a plunging neckline. None of these would be acceptable.
Parents and students are frustrated because they say the options are limited. A dress like this has mesh. It wouldn’t work. This dress has a cutout. This dress has a plunging neckline. None of these would be acceptable.
Education proposal would redistribute $200 million from counties who voted for mask mandates
The “Putting Parents First” budget amendment to the Florida Public School Education Budget would redistribute $200 million from 12 school districts. Those districts voted for mandatory mask mandates last school year.
The “Putting Parents First” budget amendment to the Florida Public School Education Budget would redistribute $200 million from 12 school districts. Those districts voted for mandatory mask mandates last school year.
Building named for first Black student in Seminole Public Schools
The student who launched the integration of Seminole County public schools now has a building named in her honor.
The student who launched the integration of Seminole County public schools now has a building named in her honor.
Osceola County school board members propose opening prayer
Leading school board meetings with prayer could make a big comeback in Osceola County. There's a proposed resolution inviting people of all faiths to lead a prayer.
Leading school board meetings with prayer could make a big comeback in Osceola County. There's a proposed resolution inviting people of all faiths to lead a prayer.
Osceola County schools hiring bus drivers to address shortage
The job fair is from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 401 Simpson Road.
The job fair is from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 401 Simpson Road.
Controversial House budget proposal, some fear it could take millions from schools
Some school districts are not happy about a state budget proposal. Leaders fear it could take millions of dollars and resources from your child's school. At least three districts in our area could be impacted.
Some school districts are not happy about a state budget proposal. Leaders fear it could take millions of dollars and resources from your child's school. At least three districts in our area could be impacted.
Flagler County school bus driver charges increased to 14 felonies with more pending
Mark McNeil, 60, is accused of driving a school bus with 40 kids on it drunk. Deputies say he blew a .32 on a breathalyzer.
Mark McNeil, 60, is accused of driving a school bus with 40 kids on it drunk. Deputies say he blew a .32 on a breathalyzer.
Parent expresses horror after Flagler County school bus driver accused of driving drunk
Flagler County sheriff's deputies arrested a man accused of driving middle school students while intoxicated. FOX 35 News talked exclusively to a parent who had a child on board.
Flagler County sheriff's deputies arrested a man accused of driving middle school students while intoxicated. FOX 35 News talked exclusively to a parent who had a child on board.
Disabled student couldn’t play with classmates, so teacher came up with an idea
Gean Sampaio de Melo, 26, didn’t want his 6-year-old disabled student to miss out on playing with the other students in Brazil. So he scooped the child into his arms and assisted him during a competition.
Gean Sampaio de Melo, 26, didn’t want his 6-year-old disabled student to miss out on playing with the other students in Brazil. So he scooped the child into his arms and assisted him during a competition.
So-called 'Don't Say Gay' bill advances in Florida Legislature
What many are calling the "Don?t Say Gay" Bill is making progress through Florida?s Legislature. Protests to the bill have taken place around Florida, with opponents saying it will harm LGBTQ students. The bill?s author argues it?s mainly about parental choice.
What many are calling the "Don?t Say Gay" Bill is making progress through Florida?s Legislature. Protests to the bill have taken place around Florida, with opponents saying it will harm LGBTQ students. The bill?s author argues it?s mainly about parental choice.
Winter Springs HS students recognized for STEM research
Students in Seminole County are gearing up for this year's science fair. For two students - this comes on the heels of the announcement they placed in the top 300 in the country in last year's international fair.
Students in Seminole County are gearing up for this year's science fair. For two students - this comes on the heels of the announcement they placed in the top 300 in the country in last year's international fair.
Public, NAACP urge Volusia schools to continue Black history education amid critical race theory ban
February marks Black History Month – the first since Florida banned critical race theory in classrooms. Now some fear Black History Month will also be erased.
February marks Black History Month – the first since Florida banned critical race theory in classrooms. Now some fear Black History Month will also be erased.