Florida college students in recovery residences could get aid
Sen. Tina Polsky, D-Boca Raton, on Monday filed a bill that aims to provide lower in-state tuition rates for out-of-state students living in recovery residences and attending state colleges, career centers, or technical schools.
Sen. Tina Polsky, D-Boca Raton, on Monday filed a bill that aims to provide lower in-state tuition rates for out-of-state students living in recovery residences and attending state colleges, career centers, or technical schools.
Feds ramp up pressure on Florida to take COVID-19 school relief money
Florida is now the only state or U.S. territory that hasn’t submitted a plan for spending American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds. The plan was due in June.
Florida is now the only state or U.S. territory that hasn’t submitted a plan for spending American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds. The plan was due in June.
School officials ask for federal help amid threats over COVID-19 policies
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
School districts send out warning about TikTok 'smack-a-teacher' challenge
A new TikTok challenge that starts tomorrow challenges students to “smack a teacher.” Educators warn that it could land students in handcuffs.
A new TikTok challenge that starts tomorrow challenges students to “smack a teacher.” Educators warn that it could land students in handcuffs.
House passes bill aimed at protecting K-12 schools against cyberattacks
The K-12 Cybersecurity Act will allow CISA to work with schools and other federal departments to examine any cybersecurity threats that could affect students or educators.
The K-12 Cybersecurity Act will allow CISA to work with schools and other federal departments to examine any cybersecurity threats that could affect students or educators.
New Orange County School Board meeting protocols put to the test as outbursts continue over masks
At Tuesday’s Orange County School Board meeting, eight people were escorted out for disruptions. With new protocols in place, things were more strict than they have been in a long time.
At Tuesday’s Orange County School Board meeting, eight people were escorted out for disruptions. With new protocols in place, things were more strict than they have been in a long time.
Orange County Public Schools puts new protocols in place for board meeting safety
School board meetings have gotten rowdy across Central Florida. Now, Orange County has some new rules for board meetings that start on Tuesday.
School board meetings have gotten rowdy across Central Florida. Now, Orange County has some new rules for board meetings that start on Tuesday.
New School Guardian Program in Osceola County alleviating deputy shortage
A new guardian program is helping to alleviate the deputy shortage in Osceola Schools.
A new guardian program is helping to alleviate the deputy shortage in Osceola Schools.
Federal officials pay Florida school district after mask mandate vote
Alachua County school Superintendent Carlee Simon said in a news release Thursday the district has received $148,000 through a U.S. Department of Education program.
Alachua County school Superintendent Carlee Simon said in a news release Thursday the district has received $148,000 through a U.S. Department of Education program.
School districts increase security, change policy as meetings get rowdy
School board meetings across Central Florida are getting rowdy as passions flare over masks in the classroom.
School board meetings across Central Florida are getting rowdy as passions flare over masks in the classroom.
New state rule lets parents decide whether to quarantine kids after COVID-19 exposure
Pointing to a need to "minimize the amount of time students are removed from in-person learning," the Florida Department of Health issued a revised rule that gives parents more authority to decide whether children go to school after being exposed to COVID-19.
Pointing to a need to "minimize the amount of time students are removed from in-person learning," the Florida Department of Health issued a revised rule that gives parents more authority to decide whether children go to school after being exposed to COVID-19.
Quarantine rules dropped for Florida students exposed to COVID-19
Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida’s new state Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Lapado signed a new emergency rule on Wednesday aimed at keeping students in school.
Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida’s new state Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Lapado signed a new emergency rule on Wednesday aimed at keeping students in school.
2 arrested outside Brevard school board building as mask policy extension is approved
Two people were arrested outside the Brevard County School Board building on Tuesday ahead of a controversial meeting over masks.
Two people were arrested outside the Brevard County School Board building on Tuesday ahead of a controversial meeting over masks.
Fireworks at Flagler County School Board meeting
The topic of mask mandates in schools once again caused heated moments at a school board meeting in Flagler County. Shouting from angry parents prompted the board to leave the room.
The topic of mask mandates in schools once again caused heated moments at a school board meeting in Flagler County. Shouting from angry parents prompted the board to leave the room.
$200 million in refunds still unclaimed in Florida Prepaid College Program
More than 30,000 families have yet to claim over $200 million worth of refunds from Florida's Prepaid College Tuition Program, according to program officials.
More than 30,000 families have yet to claim over $200 million worth of refunds from Florida's Prepaid College Tuition Program, according to program officials.
School reacts to TikTok challenge
A new TikTok challenge is getting so out of control one Central Florida school is taking drastic steps to protect its property.
A new TikTok challenge is getting so out of control one Central Florida school is taking drastic steps to protect its property.
FAMU extends president's contract through Dec. 2022
Florida A&M University’s Board of Trustees voted Thursday to extend the contract of university President Larry Robinson through December 2022.
Florida A&M University’s Board of Trustees voted Thursday to extend the contract of university President Larry Robinson through December 2022.
Petition to have Asian American, Pacific Islander history in schools gains signatures
A petition organized by a Central Florida woman to help stop Asian hate is gaining more signatures.
A petition organized by a Central Florida woman to help stop Asian hate is gaining more signatures.
Federal judge declines to block Florida ban on school mask mandates
A judge in Miami denied a request by parents of disabled children for a preliminary injunction against an executive order that DeSantis issued in July.
A judge in Miami denied a request by parents of disabled children for a preliminary injunction against an executive order that DeSantis issued in July.
Auburndale High teacher dies at Lakeland hospital after contracting COVID-19
An Auburndale High School science teacher has died after contracting COVID-19. D?Anthony Dorsey was just 24 years old and a life-long athlete.
An Auburndale High School science teacher has died after contracting COVID-19. D?Anthony Dorsey was just 24 years old and a life-long athlete.