Buddy Taylor Middle School custodian is a 'rock star'
A custodian at Buddy Taylor Middle School in Flagler County has been named "Rock Star Custodian" for 2021.
A custodian at Buddy Taylor Middle School in Flagler County has been named "Rock Star Custodian" for 2021.
A shorter, digital SAT test: What you need to know about changes to the college entrance examination
Officials with the organization responsible for the SAT college entrance exam have unveiled some major changes to the exam, including their decision to do away with paper-and-pencil tests. Here's what you need to know about the upcoming changes.
Officials with the organization responsible for the SAT college entrance exam have unveiled some major changes to the exam, including their decision to do away with paper-and-pencil tests. Here's what you need to know about the upcoming changes.
SAT going digital in shifting college admissions landscape
The SAT exam will move from paper and pencil to a digital format, administrators announced Tuesday, saying the shift will boost its relevancy as more colleges make standardized tests optional for admission.
The SAT exam will move from paper and pencil to a digital format, administrators announced Tuesday, saying the shift will boost its relevancy as more colleges make standardized tests optional for admission.
'No finding of criminal wrongdoing' in masking of student with Down syndrome, state attorney concludes
State Attorney Phil Archer has completed a review of a police investigation into allegations of improper masking of a student with Down syndrome by Brevard County Schools staff last year, concluding that there was no criminal wrongdoing.
State Attorney Phil Archer has completed a review of a police investigation into allegations of improper masking of a student with Down syndrome by Brevard County Schools staff last year, concluding that there was no criminal wrongdoing.
Flagler County considering opt-out policy following book controversy
The Flagler County School District is considering a book opt-out program that would give parents three levels of options for student book access.
The Flagler County School District is considering a book opt-out program that would give parents three levels of options for student book access.
Florida bill expands excused absence policy for teens struggling with mental health issues
For some teens facing mental health struggles getting help could mean missing class, which may add to their stress.
For some teens facing mental health struggles getting help could mean missing class, which may add to their stress.
Ivy League professor says her students think most Americans earn six figures
A professor from an Ivy League business school says her students think most Americans earn six figures.
A professor from an Ivy League business school says her students think most Americans earn six figures.
Georgia teen accepted into 48 colleges, earns over $600K in scholarships
Kenyari Sawyer, a 4.0 senior in Albany, Georgia, was accepted into 48 universities and colleges and received more than $600,000 in scholarships.
Kenyari Sawyer, a 4.0 senior in Albany, Georgia, was accepted into 48 universities and colleges and received more than $600,000 in scholarships.
Bezos Academy opening in Orlando
A bare community room may not look like much, but nonprofit leaders say it will soon become a lifeline for many Orlando families in need.
A bare community room may not look like much, but nonprofit leaders say it will soon become a lifeline for many Orlando families in need.
Osceola School District to host bus driver job fair
The Osceola School District is holding a job fair in hopes of filling 36 school bus driver positions.
The Osceola School District is holding a job fair in hopes of filling 36 school bus driver positions.
US students hold walkouts amid omicron surge, calling for more stringent measures
U.S. students have held or planned walkouts this week across the country to lobby for more remote learning and other measures amid a surge of COVID cases.
U.S. students have held or planned walkouts this week across the country to lobby for more remote learning and other measures amid a surge of COVID cases.
Marion County schools looks to fill bus driver roles with 'Bus Blitz' event
The event is set for Tuesday, Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The event is set for Tuesday, Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Navient cancels $1.7 billion in student loans following settlement
Navient, a major student loan servicing company, has settled allegations of abusive lending practices for $1.85 billion.
Navient, a major student loan servicing company, has settled allegations of abusive lending practices for $1.85 billion.
FOX 35 talks with woman who graduated college with her grandfather, 88
When Melanie Salazar graduated from college on Dec. 11, she got to walk across the stage with a very special classmate: her grandfather.
When Melanie Salazar graduated from college on Dec. 11, she got to walk across the stage with a very special classmate: her grandfather.
Biden administration to send schools additional 10M COVID-19 tests per month
The White House said it will send 5 million rapid COVID-19 tests and 5 million lab-based PCR tests to schools each month in an effort to keep them open.
The White House said it will send 5 million rapid COVID-19 tests and 5 million lab-based PCR tests to schools each month in an effort to keep them open.
Texas schools ask parents to become substitute teachers amid COVID surge
According to Hays CISD, parents would still have to apply, pass the fingerprint criminal background check, and do orientation to become substitute teachers.
According to Hays CISD, parents would still have to apply, pass the fingerprint criminal background check, and do orientation to become substitute teachers.
State launches university graduation tool
The state university system on Monday announced the launch of a new online portal designed to provide students with data about graduates in certain degree fields.
The state university system on Monday announced the launch of a new online portal designed to provide students with data about graduates in certain degree fields.
Microschools gain popularity as omicron keep schools closed
School closures, mandates and regulation are prompting teachers and parents to turn to microschools for an alternative education
School closures, mandates and regulation are prompting teachers and parents to turn to microschools for an alternative education
Lawyers suing Volusia County Schools on behalf of 2 students allegedly choked by staff
Attorneys say a dramatic video shows a teacher at DeLand Middle School breaking up a fight between 15-year-old Jayquan Hightower and another student.
Attorneys say a dramatic video shows a teacher at DeLand Middle School breaking up a fight between 15-year-old Jayquan Hightower and another student.
School board term limits plan re-emerges in Florida Senate
A Senate Republican on Thursday filed a proposal that seeks eight-year term limits for county school board members.
A Senate Republican on Thursday filed a proposal that seeks eight-year term limits for county school board members.