Orange County Public Schools moves forward with consolidation plan: Here are enrollment numbers
Seven schools in the district could close due to a decline in enrollment.
Seven schools in the district could close due to a decline in enrollment.
UCF breaks ground on new Roth Tower at FBC Mortgage Stadium
The University of Central Florida on Thursday officially broke ground on the Roth Tower at FBC Mortgage Stadium this week.
The University of Central Florida on Thursday officially broke ground on the Roth Tower at FBC Mortgage Stadium this week.
82-year-old veteran becomes oldest graduate at Valencia College this year
Paul Grizzelle-Reid completed coursework for an associate in arts degree this summer, and he is now working toward a bachelor’s degree at the University of Central Florida.
Paul Grizzelle-Reid completed coursework for an associate in arts degree this summer, and he is now working toward a bachelor’s degree at the University of Central Florida.
Paris Hilton fulfills Florida teacher’s classroom wish list for the holidays
A Florida teacher’s wish list is coming true just in time for the holidays, thanks to celebrity Paris Hilton.
A Florida teacher’s wish list is coming true just in time for the holidays, thanks to celebrity Paris Hilton.
Orange County to consider closing 7 schools amid ‘significant’ enrollment decline
The school district says it has experienced a "significant" decline in student enrollment in recent years.
The school district says it has experienced a "significant" decline in student enrollment in recent years.
Dept. of Education reaches deal to end SAVE plan: What this means for student loan borrowers
On Tuesday, the Dept. of Education announced that it had reached a proposed settlement agreement that, if given court approval, will end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan repayment plan.
On Tuesday, the Dept. of Education announced that it had reached a proposed settlement agreement that, if given court approval, will end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan repayment plan.
Former U.S. Education Secretary, Houston ISD superintendent Dr. Rod Paige dies
Dr. Rod Paige, the former U.S. Secretary of Education and Houston school leader, has died, the mayor’s office confirms.
Dr. Rod Paige, the former U.S. Secretary of Education and Houston school leader, has died, the mayor’s office confirms.
Elementary students take over BizTown for hands-on civics and financial literacy lessons
Tomoka Elementary fourth-graders took over BizTown, an interactive, simulated city that turns classroom lessons into real-world practice.
Tomoka Elementary fourth-graders took over BizTown, an interactive, simulated city that turns classroom lessons into real-world practice.
2 Lake County students facing charges after gun found on school campus, officials say
Two East Ridge High School students were arrested Thursday after authorities said a gun was found on campus.
Two East Ridge High School students were arrested Thursday after authorities said a gun was found on campus.
UCF approves plan to host major bowl games during Camping World Stadium renovation
The University of Central Florida has approved a plan to host several major college football games next year while Camping World Stadium undergoes construction.
The University of Central Florida has approved a plan to host several major college football games next year while Camping World Stadium undergoes construction.
Student loan borrowers may qualify for lower monthly payments. Here's how
Many student loan borrowers may soon be able to update their repayment plan that lowers their monthly bill. Here's why.
Many student loan borrowers may soon be able to update their repayment plan that lowers their monthly bill. Here's why.
New Dept. of Education directives: How could students be affected by them?
Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.
Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.
Larry Summers leaving Harvard job amid increased backlash over Epstein ties
Harvard also confirmed the former university president will take leave from Kennedy School center directorship.
Harvard also confirmed the former university president will take leave from Kennedy School center directorship.
Veterans discharged for refusing COVID vaccine may qualify to have GI Bill benefits restored
Thousands of U.S. service members who were discharged from service for refusing the COVID vaccine may regain eligibility for GI Bill education benefits.
Thousands of U.S. service members who were discharged from service for refusing the COVID vaccine may regain eligibility for GI Bill education benefits.
Trump administration plans to dismantle parts of Education Department. What it means for student loans
Some of the Education Department’s responsibilities will now shift to other federal agencies as part of a new agreement.
Some of the Education Department’s responsibilities will now shift to other federal agencies as part of a new agreement.
Orange County school board raises concerns over ‘Schools of Hope’ charter expansion
Orange County school board members say a state plan allowing “Schools of Hope” charter operators to take over unused classrooms in public schools could financially harm the district and its students.
Orange County school board members say a state plan allowing “Schools of Hope” charter operators to take over unused classrooms in public schools could financially harm the district and its students.
MacKenzie Scott donates over $700 million to HBCUs
The billionaire first began donating money to Historically Black Colleges and Universities back in 2020.
The billionaire first began donating money to Historically Black Colleges and Universities back in 2020.
Students in these states spend more of their income on education, according to analysis
Many of the states that topped list were home to some of the most famous schools such as Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University, to name a few.
Many of the states that topped list were home to some of the most famous schools such as Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University, to name a few.
Florida education officials question Alachua school official over Charlie Kirk comments
Tensions between the Florida Board of Education and the Alachua County School Board have escalated over comments made by Vice Chair Tina Certain following the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Tensions between the Florida Board of Education and the Alachua County School Board have escalated over comments made by Vice Chair Tina Certain following the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
President Trump issues ‘Fostering the Future’ executive order to support children in foster care
Children in foster care are getting more help in securing a stable future thanks to a new executive order signed by President Trump on Thursday.
Children in foster care are getting more help in securing a stable future thanks to a new executive order signed by President Trump on Thursday.