University of Florida President Kent Fuchs to step down
The announcement came after Fuchs and UF have faced controversy during the past two months about a decision to prevent three political-science professors from serving as expert witnesses against the state in a lawsuit over a high-profile new elections law.
The announcement came after Fuchs and UF have faced controversy during the past two months about a decision to prevent three political-science professors from serving as expert witnesses against the state in a lawsuit over a high-profile new elections law.
Proposal could lead to cameras in Florida classrooms
A Florida lawmaker wants to put video cameras in every classroom and require teachers to wear microphones so that parents of students involved in incidents of alleged abuse can see what happened.
A Florida lawmaker wants to put video cameras in every classroom and require teachers to wear microphones so that parents of students involved in incidents of alleged abuse can see what happened.
Schools taking precautions amid COVID-19 spike
Students return to class this week after a holiday break. It comes as Florida is experiencing a spike in COVID-19 cases, primarily related to the omicron variant.
Students return to class this week after a holiday break. It comes as Florida is experiencing a spike in COVID-19 cases, primarily related to the omicron variant.
Schools adapt for return from break as COVID-19 cases surge
Mask requirements are returning in some school districts that had dropped them. Some are planning to vastly ramp up virus testing among students and staff. And a small number of school systems are switching to remote learning — for just a short while, educators hope.
Mask requirements are returning in some school districts that had dropped them. Some are planning to vastly ramp up virus testing among students and staff. And a small number of school systems are switching to remote learning — for just a short while, educators hope.
US colleges opting for online classes amid omicron surge
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
University of Miami to start next semester remotely amid COVID surge
The University of Miami will start the spring semester with remote-only classes amid surging cases of COVID-19 in South Florida, school officials said.
The University of Miami will start the spring semester with remote-only classes amid surging cases of COVID-19 in South Florida, school officials said.
Free COVID-19 vaccines coming to Lake County elementary schools
Lake County Schools are starting the new year with free Coronavirus vaccines.
Lake County Schools are starting the new year with free Coronavirus vaccines.
15-year-old graduates from University of Nevada, Las Vegas, as one of the youngest
Jack Rico of Huntington Beach, California, earned his college degree at 15 years old.
Jack Rico of Huntington Beach, California, earned his college degree at 15 years old.
Student loan payment pause extended through May 1
President Joe Biden said financial recovery from the pandemic will take longer than job recovery, especially for those with student loans.
President Joe Biden said financial recovery from the pandemic will take longer than job recovery, especially for those with student loans.
How a 'gifted' 11-year-old got accepted to Arizona State University
11-year-old Jimi "Monty" Hernandez was accepted into Arizona State University with plans to become a pediatric neurologist. He will be studying biochemistry, then head to medical school after graduating from ASU.
11-year-old Jimi "Monty" Hernandez was accepted into Arizona State University with plans to become a pediatric neurologist. He will be studying biochemistry, then head to medical school after graduating from ASU.
U.S. schools bring back remote learning amid COVID-19 rise, challenging Biden goal of keeping them open
Schools across the U.S. are bringing back remote learning this month, amidst a national surge in COVID-19 cases.
Schools across the U.S. are bringing back remote learning this month, amidst a national surge in COVID-19 cases.
Nationwide TikTok challenge causes several school districts to take heightened precautions
The TikTok trend is causing several school districts and law enforcement agencies nationwide to take action.
The TikTok trend is causing several school districts and law enforcement agencies nationwide to take action.
Princeton moves exams online as colleges go back to drawing board to fight COVID
Colleges across the U.S. are starting to require booster shots, extend mask mandates and in some cases revert to online classes as they brace for the new omicron variant.
Colleges across the U.S. are starting to require booster shots, extend mask mandates and in some cases revert to online classes as they brace for the new omicron variant.
DeSantis adds fuel to critical race theory fight with legislation that would allow parents to sue schools
Continuing his administration’s campaign against critical race theory, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday teased legislation that he said would, in part, allow parents to sue schools that teach the theory.
Continuing his administration’s campaign against critical race theory, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday teased legislation that he said would, in part, allow parents to sue schools that teach the theory.
‘We appreciate him’: Class pools money to buy teacher 1st pair of Air Jordans
One group of students went above and beyond to surprise their history teacher with his favorite pair of Air Jordans sneakers — a style he had never owned before.
One group of students went above and beyond to surprise their history teacher with his favorite pair of Air Jordans sneakers — a style he had never owned before.
State releases all funds withheld from districts over mask mandates
The dispute between the state of Florida and several school systems over COVID-19 mask mandates appears to have finally ended, and the state has released all of the funds it withheld.
The dispute between the state of Florida and several school systems over COVID-19 mask mandates appears to have finally ended, and the state has released all of the funds it withheld.
Florida's state college enrollment continues to shrink
Florida's college officials are trying to figure out what’s behind a continuing drop in state college enrollment, which analysts project could decline by more than 9 percent over the next five years if the trend persists.
Florida's college officials are trying to figure out what’s behind a continuing drop in state college enrollment, which analysts project could decline by more than 9 percent over the next five years if the trend persists.
'It could be life altering': Officials share consequences for making a school threat
Authorities are seeing an increase in threats made at Central Florida high schools and the consequences can be serious.
Authorities are seeing an increase in threats made at Central Florida high schools and the consequences can be serious.
Utah high schoolers launch booster club to support students in the arts
Caleb Stay, 17, helped launch “The Bruin Classies” at Mountain View High School in Utah to support student performers at their events.
Caleb Stay, 17, helped launch “The Bruin Classies” at Mountain View High School in Utah to support student performers at their events.
Orange County Schools: False threats, foolish pranks will have serious consequences
District officials ask that parents speak to their children regarding safety expectations and check their backpacks for items that are not allowed.
District officials ask that parents speak to their children regarding safety expectations and check their backpacks for items that are not allowed.