Map: States with the best community colleges in 2024
With steep costs for four-year degrees, community colleges can offer significant savings for students interested in higher education.
Kids head back to school with new safety laws in place across Florida
This week, kids are heading back to school in the Tampa Bay area and they may see some changes on campus, as many new education laws are in place for the new school year.
Photo Gallery: Students head back to school in the Tampa Bay area
Students are heading back to school for the 2024-2025 school year in the Tampa Bay area. Here are some viewer-submitted pictures of students' first days back.
First day of school for Tampa Bay area students, teachers: what you need to know
All of our Tampa Bay area schools are back in session on Monday, and we've got you covered with everything you need to know as students and teachers head back to the classroom.
Polk County school buses to feature new technology upgrades
Summer is almost over and kids will be heading back to school on Monday in the Tampa Bay area. In Polk County, school buses will feature some new technology upgrades.
When does school start in the Bay Area?
Summer break is coming to an end for students across the Bay Area. Here’s when classes begin in Bay Area counties.
Summer camps use golf to empower Bay Area kids and teens
As the golf coaches for First Tee of Tampa Bay guide their students on the course, they hope the organization’s nine core values come through: honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, courtesy and judgment.
Teachers spark debate for 'Alphabet Song' tune changes: 'Hits my ears wrong'
A new way to sing the alphabet is dividing critics.
MOSI offering over 100 different camps for kids during the summer
In a classroom at the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI), 20 kids learned “How to be a Mad Scientist". Not to worry, it’s one of over 100 different camps offered by the museum during the summer.
Hillsborough Superintendent applauds judge's decision to place teacher pay referendum on November ballot
According to Hillsborough County Public Schools, the court is ordering the county commission to place the school board's millage referendum on the November 2024 ballot.
Hillsborough commission ordered by judge to include teacher pay referendum on November ballot
The court is now ordering the Hillsborough County Commission to place the school board's millage referendum on the November 2024 ballot.
Pinellas County Schools holds first-ever construction camp for girls
Fueled by the statistic from a 2023 Bureau Labor of Statistics report that women make up only 10.8% of the construction workforce, Pinellas County Schools entered the summer with the goal of raising that number.
Can you get dorm insurance for college students?
Yes, dorm insurance can be an option but it will all depend on what your insurance provider offers and if your student’s circumstances warrant the investment.
Hillsborough schools introduces new cameras to catch drivers illegally passing stopped buses
Starting this school year, all Hillsborough County Public School buses will be equipped with new cameras, aimed at catching drivers illegally passing stopped school buses.
LEGO summer camp lets Bay Area kids get creative while learning valuable lessons
At a Bricks 4 Kidz LEGO summer camp in Tampa, the possibilities are endless. Younger campers can create without some of the time restrictions of school.
New FAFSA issue could delay financial aid for college students this fall
Some college students may not be able to pay for tuition, books and other bills when classes start in a few weeks due to the latest hiccup in submitting federal financial aid forms.
Here's how much teachers spend out of their own pockets for their classroom
With a new school year starting soon, teachers like parents are spending more on school supplies ensuring students have what they need in the classroom.
USF’s pharmacy program moves to downtown Tampa
USF’s "Taneja College of Pharmacy" moved its “PharmD" program to the 11th and 12th floors of the university’s health building in Channelside Drive, Monday.
Florida schools see substitute teacher shortage as school year approaches
As the start of the school year approaches, there is a need for substitute teachers. Last year, Florida schools started in the fall with thousands of teacher vacancies, and this year, they are especially seeing an issue with substitute teachers, which can burden students and full-time staff.
Hernando County math teacher named 2025 Florida Teacher of the Year
A Hernando County teacher was selected from nearly 185,000 public school teachers in the Sunshine State as the 2025 Florida Teacher of the Year.