Osceola County Schools to consider new logos designed by students
On Tuesday, an Osceola County school board member suggested letting kids create new logos. The board will then decide which one they like best.
On Tuesday, an Osceola County school board member suggested letting kids create new logos. The board will then decide which one they like best.
Judge refuses to toss mask-rule challenge
An administrative law judge Wednesday rejected a request by the Florida Department of Health to dismiss a challenge by six school boards to a rule that seeks to prevent student mask mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
An administrative law judge Wednesday rejected a request by the Florida Department of Health to dismiss a challenge by six school boards to a rule that seeks to prevent student mask mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
ACLU, educators file lawsuit over Oklahoma’s ban on critical race theory
The law, HB 1775, also prevents colleges and universities from requiring students to undergo gender or sexual diversity training.
The law, HB 1775, also prevents colleges and universities from requiring students to undergo gender or sexual diversity training.
Osceola County Schools to address bus driver shortage in meeting
Hiring, retention, wages are all on the agenda. For example, the school board will talk about sign-on bonuses, referral bonuses, and staying bonuses.
Hiring, retention, wages are all on the agenda. For example, the school board will talk about sign-on bonuses, referral bonuses, and staying bonuses.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill can keep affirmative action, judge rules
U.S. District Judge Loretta Biggs ruled late Monday that the University of North Carolina has shown that it has a compelling reason to pursue a diverse student body and has demonstrated that measurable benefits come from that goal.
U.S. District Judge Loretta Biggs ruled late Monday that the University of North Carolina has shown that it has a compelling reason to pursue a diverse student body and has demonstrated that measurable benefits come from that goal.
‘Heroes we needed’: Jill Biden congratulates 2020, 2021 Teachers of the Year at White House
Dr. Jill Biden hosted the 2020 and 2021 State and National Teachers of the Year at the White House on Monday in a months-long delayed event to celebrate their talents and commitment to education.
Dr. Jill Biden hosted the 2020 and 2021 State and National Teachers of the Year at the White House on Monday in a months-long delayed event to celebrate their talents and commitment to education.
California parents, teachers plan statewide walkout to protest school vaccine mandate
California parents and teachers who oppose school vaccine mandates are planning a statewide walkout Monday.
California parents and teachers who oppose school vaccine mandates are planning a statewide walkout Monday.
Florida seeks to cement rule on school masks, quarantining
The Florida Department of Health on Friday proposed a long-term rule to try to prevent school mask mandates and give parents more authority to decide whether children who have been exposed to COVID-19 should be able to attend school.
The Florida Department of Health on Friday proposed a long-term rule to try to prevent school mask mandates and give parents more authority to decide whether children who have been exposed to COVID-19 should be able to attend school.
Alafaya parents say development is causing overcrowding at Timber Creek High
Some parents in East Orange County say Timber Creek High School is overcrowded and development needs to slow down.
Some parents in East Orange County say Timber Creek High School is overcrowded and development needs to slow down.
Florida lawmaker wants ban on mask mandates in schools to become state law
A Florida lawmaker has filed a bill that would put a ban on school district mask mandates into state law. If passed, it would also prohibit local governments from requiring people to wear masks or get vaccines.
A Florida lawmaker has filed a bill that would put a ban on school district mask mandates into state law. If passed, it would also prohibit local governments from requiring people to wear masks or get vaccines.
Brevard County School Board considers changes to public comment after long, rowdy meetings
How long people can speak and when they can address the board during the meeting may be changed.
How long people can speak and when they can address the board during the meeting may be changed.
State school boards blast request for federal security aid
The organization that represents Florida school boards has "great concern" for the safety of board members and school officials after recent reports of threats, but is rejecting its national counterpart’s request that the federal government step in.
The organization that represents Florida school boards has "great concern" for the safety of board members and school officials after recent reports of threats, but is rejecting its national counterpart’s request that the federal government step in.
Controversial book pulled from school library
Brevard County Schools removed a book that leaders are calling “inappropriate” from one of its school libraries.
Brevard County Schools removed a book that leaders are calling “inappropriate” from one of its school libraries.
Florida teachers union president takes to TikTok to warn of school staffing shortages
Already two months into the school year, many districts continue to deal with a teacher staffing shortage. One educator is taking to TikTok to warn of the issue.
Already two months into the school year, many districts continue to deal with a teacher staffing shortage. One educator is taking to TikTok to warn of the issue.
State seeks to short-circuit student mask case
Pointing to a "hierarchy" that requires school districts to follow state laws and rules, the Florida Department of Health is asking a judge to toss out a challenge by six school boards to a rule that seeks to prevent student mask mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pointing to a "hierarchy" that requires school districts to follow state laws and rules, the Florida Department of Health is asking a judge to toss out a challenge by six school boards to a rule that seeks to prevent student mask mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Feds: State misses deadline for education funding
Florida could still be eligible to receive over two billion dollars in education funding after federal officials said the state missed a deadline to file for the money. The Florida Department of Education said they submitted their application for state public schools on Wednesday.
Florida could still be eligible to receive over two billion dollars in education funding after federal officials said the state missed a deadline to file for the money. The Florida Department of Education said they submitted their application for state public schools on Wednesday.
California now requiring free menstrual products in public schools
California public schools and colleges must stock their restrooms with free menstrual products under a bill signed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
California public schools and colleges must stock their restrooms with free menstrual products under a bill signed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
2 parents convicted in 1st trial of college bribery scandal
Two wealthy parents were convicted Friday of buying their kids’ way into school as athletic recruits in the first case to go to trial in the college admissions cheating scandal that embroiled prestigious universities across the country.
Two wealthy parents were convicted Friday of buying their kids’ way into school as athletic recruits in the first case to go to trial in the college admissions cheating scandal that embroiled prestigious universities across the country.
Florida to dock school district salaries for requiring masks
The penalties would go into effect in 48 hours if the districts do not let parents opt their children out of mask mandates in the schools.
The penalties would go into effect in 48 hours if the districts do not let parents opt their children out of mask mandates in the schools.
Florida school districts challenging state rules on masks, quarantines
Six school districts have challenged a revised Florida Department of Health rule that seeks to block student mask requirements and allow parents to decide whether children go to school after being exposed to people with COVID-19.
Six school districts have challenged a revised Florida Department of Health rule that seeks to block student mask requirements and allow parents to decide whether children go to school after being exposed to people with COVID-19.