New Plant City technical college needs name: Submit your idea by Nov. 8
Hillsborough County Public Schools is asking the community for help with naming the new technical college set to open in Plant City in Fall 2025.
Little Rock Nine member Thelma Mothershed Wair dies at 83: 'She was always a fighter'
Thelma Mothershed Wair, a member of the historic Little Rock Nine who helped integrate Central High School in 1957, has died at age 83.
Biden administration has canceled student loans for over 1 million public workers
Overall, the Biden administration says it has now canceled $175 billion in student loan debt for about 5 million borrowers.
Here are the best colleges in the US for 2025
Discover the best colleges and universities in the US for 2025, based on WalletHub's ranking that considers factors like student selectivity, career outcomes, and affordability.
Many Bay Area kids head back to school this week after Hurricane Milton: 'Sense of normalcy'
Tampa Bay area kids missed a lot of school during and after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but now school districts are beginning to reopen campuses.
Polk County Schools reopen after Hurricane Milton
Polk County will return to school this week after being out of class for Hurricane Milton.
Hillsborough County Schools to reopen this week after Hurricane Milton
Hillsborough County students, faculty and staff will head back to class this week after being out of school due to Hurricane Milton.
Pinellas County Schools on track to reopen Wednesday, officials say
Pinellas County Schools said Tuesday morning that the district remains on track to resume classes on Wednesday following Hurricane Milton.
Pinellas schools to reopen this week following Hurricane Milton
Pinellas County Schools released its plans to reopen schools following Hurricane Milton, which closed campuses last week as it barreled toward Florida's west coast.
States with the highest student loan payments: Study
New Hampshire topped the list with an average student loan payment of $229 and both Arkansas and Mississippi ranked the lowest with $142.
These college majors rank most valuable due to higher salaries, lower unemployment rates
A new study analyzed 152 bachelor’s degrees to determine which college majors offer a greater return on investment.
Florida officials pressure schools to roll back sex ed lessons on contraception and consent
Some Florida school districts are rolling back a more comprehensive approach to sex education in favor of abstinence-focused lessons under pressure from state officials who have labeled certain instruction on contraception, anatomy, and consent as inappropriate for students.
Hillsborough school leaders holding more town halls on teacher pay referendum
Hillsborough County Public Schools will continue its series of town hall meetings this week, sharing details and answering questions about a proposed property tax increase aimed at boosting teacher pay.
Teen brains aged faster during pandemic, researchers say
One of the lasting impacts of the pandemic, researchers say, is the way it physically changed our brains, and studies show teenage brains may have changed the most.
Hillsborough schools holds first town hall on teacher pay referendum ahead of November
For months now, Hillsborough County Public Schools has pleaded with taxpayers for more money. They said teachers will continue leaving if they don’t pass a millage increase in November.
Not just salary: New listing ranks best and worst states for teachers
Teaching is among the lowest paying jobs which requires a bachelor’s degree in the United States.
5th grade teacher eats lunch with his students in cafeteria every day: ‘The little things do matter’
“Those little conversations and connections you can have with the kid can really turn somebody's day around and turn somebody’s school year around," Dan Shutes, a Michigan teacher, shared.
Pinellas art teacher uses fashion design to help inspire students
A Pinellas County art teacher is hoping his side hustle inspires his students. As a fashion designer, his customers range from Simone Biles to Machine Gun Kelly.
These are America's top colleges of 2024, according to Forbes ranking
Forbes based their rankings on several categories, including academic success and graduation rates. See if your school made this year’s list.
University of Florida offering Jimmy Buffett course this fall
A new one-credit honors elective at the University of Florida gives students the chance to learn all about the legendary singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett.