Florida Tech launches new esports program, names first female electronic sports director
The first female electronic sports director in the country is rolling out a new esports program at the Florida Institute of Technology.
The first female electronic sports director in the country is rolling out a new esports program at the Florida Institute of Technology.
Executive order waives student accountability measures tied to state exam
Answering the question of how the state would handle standardized testing this year, the Florida Department of Education issued an emergency order Friday waiving accountability measures tied to state exams.
Answering the question of how the state would handle standardized testing this year, the Florida Department of Education issued an emergency order Friday waiving accountability measures tied to state exams.
FSA scores won't be used to determine student promotion or high school graduation this year, state says
Answering the question of how the state would handle standardized testing this year, the Florida Department of Education issued an emergency order Friday waiving accountability measures tied to state testing scores.
Answering the question of how the state would handle standardized testing this year, the Florida Department of Education issued an emergency order Friday waiving accountability measures tied to state testing scores.
Executive order waives student accountability measures tied to state exam
Answering the question of how the state would handle standardized testing this year, the Florida Department of Education issued an emergency order Friday waiving accountability measures tied to state exams.
Answering the question of how the state would handle standardized testing this year, the Florida Department of Education issued an emergency order Friday waiving accountability measures tied to state exams.
Bright Futures scholarship funding change clears Florida Senate
Despite an outcry from opponents warning that “guaranteed” Bright Futures scholarship funding could be upended, the Senate on Thursday passed a measure that would tie aid amounts to money set aside in each year’s state budget.
Despite an outcry from opponents warning that “guaranteed” Bright Futures scholarship funding could be upended, the Senate on Thursday passed a measure that would tie aid amounts to money set aside in each year’s state budget.
FSA scores won't be used to determine student promotion
Answering the question of how the state would handle standardized testing this year, the Florida Department of Education issued an emergency order Friday waiving accountability measures tied to state testing scores.
Answering the question of how the state would handle standardized testing this year, the Florida Department of Education issued an emergency order Friday waiving accountability measures tied to state testing scores.
Osceola, Lake counties won’t offer hybrid learning next school year
The public school districts for Lake and Osceola counties on Wednesday announced they will remove the hybrid learning options for the 2021-2022 school year.
The public school districts for Lake and Osceola counties on Wednesday announced they will remove the hybrid learning options for the 2021-2022 school year.
UCF begins COVID-19 vaccinations for students
The university is not requiring students, faculty, and staff to be vaccinated, but are strongly encouraging them to do so.
The university is not requiring students, faculty, and staff to be vaccinated, but are strongly encouraging them to do so.
UCF students participate in 'flipped classroom' experience
There is a unique learning environment at the University of Central Florida known as the flipped classroom. It's a twist on the traditional student-teacher learning experience where the role as the faculty member changes from the sage on the stage to the guide on the side.
There is a unique learning environment at the University of Central Florida known as the flipped classroom. It's a twist on the traditional student-teacher learning experience where the role as the faculty member changes from the sage on the stage to the guide on the side.
Parents outraged after Diocese says Brevard County Catholic school will close
Parents and students at Divine Mercy Catholic Academy in Merritt Island are expressing their shock after they received an email from the Diocese of Orlando saying the school has to shut its doors by the end of the school year.
Parents and students at Divine Mercy Catholic Academy in Merritt Island are expressing their shock after they received an email from the Diocese of Orlando saying the school has to shut its doors by the end of the school year.
Vermont high school moves into old Macy's building
Months after toxins forced a Vermont high school to close its doors, students began attending classes in an old Macy’s department store.
Months after toxins forced a Vermont high school to close its doors, students began attending classes in an old Macy’s department store.
Could the end of distance learning in Florida be on the horizon?
Florida's Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran suggested that funding for the style of learning could revert back to pre-pandemic levels.
Florida's Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran suggested that funding for the style of learning could revert back to pre-pandemic levels.
Florida governor pitches $1,000 bonus for principals, teachers from state budget
Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking the Florida Legislature to provide bonuses for public school principals and teachers, using $216 million in federal pandemic relief money earmarked for education.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking the Florida Legislature to provide bonuses for public school principals and teachers, using $216 million in federal pandemic relief money earmarked for education.
Gov. DeSantis wants to award $1,000 to teachers and principals
However, the Orange County Teachers Union President is not so enthusiastic about the bonus.
However, the Orange County Teachers Union President is not so enthusiastic about the bonus.
Florida school district to offer vaccine to students 16 and older
Lake County Schools announced the vaccine offer on Wednesday, stating that they will offer doses at its high schools starting next week.
Lake County Schools announced the vaccine offer on Wednesday, stating that they will offer doses at its high schools starting next week.
Florida transgender athlete restrictions move forward
The measures have become one of the 2021 legislative session’s most contentious issues.
The measures have become one of the 2021 legislative session’s most contentious issues.
Florida bill would require school districts to get parental permission before students take sex ed
A new Florida bill would require schools to get written consent from parents if they want their children to take part in sex education classes.
A new Florida bill would require schools to get written consent from parents if they want their children to take part in sex education classes.
Volusia County students to keep masks on for now
On Tuesday, school board members heard from the health department following a suggestion to consider changing the district’s face mask policy.
On Tuesday, school board members heard from the health department following a suggestion to consider changing the district’s face mask policy.
Student loan forgiveness: Department of Education cancels debt for more than 40,000 with disabilities
The U.S. Education Department is temporarily relaxing the rules of a student loan forgiveness program that's meant to help people with disabilities but that critics say carries overly burdensome rules.
The U.S. Education Department is temporarily relaxing the rules of a student loan forgiveness program that's meant to help people with disabilities but that critics say carries overly burdensome rules.
Colleges weigh mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for students
As more Americans get vaccinated, colleges are considering mandatory vaccines for students before returning to campus.
As more Americans get vaccinated, colleges are considering mandatory vaccines for students before returning to campus.