Pepin Academies' Transitional Program helping graduates get additional training beyond the classroom
A school for students with developmental and learning disabilities in Tampa Bay started a transitional program to help its students enter the workforce.
Durant High School Orchestra looking for support before trip to Carnegie Hall in NYC
The Durant High School Chamber Orchestra was one of six high schools selected to perform at Carnegie Hall in March 2026.
Larry Summers hit with lifetime ban by high-profile economics club over Epstein ties
Former Harvard president Larry Summers has been barred from one of the most prestigious scholarly associations in the country over his close ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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.
St. Pete non-profit brings the magic of live theater to thousands of students
For 32 years, the Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts exposes thousands of students to live performing arts for free.
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.
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.
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.
Florida lawmakers push to bring cursive back to classrooms
Two Florida lawmakers, Fl State Rep. Toby Overdorf (R) and Fl State Sen. Erin Grall (R), have introduced bills that would once again require cursive instruction in the state’s public schools. Cursive was removed from Florida’s required curriculum in 2010.
Hillsborough school board weighs major construction projects due to Florida's expanded Schools of Hope program
The ongoing controversy over Florida’s expanded Schools of Hope program took center stage at this week’s Hillsborough County School Board meeting, where members weighed whether to move forward with major construction projects amid fears that charter operators could seek space inside brand-new campuses.
Brandon school adds library for blind and visually impaired students
Mann Middle School in Brandon unveiled a special library for blind and visually impaired students Wednesday.
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.
MacKenzie Scott donates over $700 million to HBCUs
The billionaire first began donating money to Historically Black Colleges and Universities back in 2020.
Polk County voters to decide on school tax referendum next year
Polk County commissioners have voted to send a one-mill property tax referendum to voters in November 2026, aimed at boosting funding for the local school district.
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.
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.
Plans for USF's giant 'Fletcher District' move forward
This week the Florida Board of Governors approved a major expansion at USF, called ‘The Fletcher District’.
Pinellas County lawmaker pushes to repeal policy allowing charter schools to share space on public campuses
A Pinellas County lawmaker is moving to roll back Florida’s new "Schools of Hope" expansion, calling it a chaotic and unfair policy that forces public schools to share space with state-approved charter school operators, while taxpayers foot the bill.
States add gun safety to school curriculums
Several states, including Arkansas, Tennessee and Utah, have passed new laws requiring schools to teach gun safety to students as young as five.
Joe Maddon helps raise money as celebrity golfer for Pinellas Education Foundation
It's obvious former Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon loves baseball. However, he is also passionate about education.