Florida back-to-school sales tax holiday returns Monday: Here's how to save
As parents prepare to send their kids back to school, Florida is working to make stocking up on those school supplies a little more affordable.
This Florida school district will require teachers to wear panic button
Lake County Schools teachers are required to wear a panic alert system called CENTEGIX. It's essentially a panic button attached to a lanyard worn around their neck. This school year, it will automatically sync with the emergency system used by law enforcement, Fusus.
Pinellas County Schools earns ‘A’ rating for the first time from state education department
All the Tampa Bay area's public school districts received a "C" rating or higher this past school year from the Florida Department of Education. Its report for the 2023-2024 school year was released Wednesday.
Here's how Hernando County students can get physicals and immunizations for the new school year
With the new school year just weeks away, the Florida Department of Health is sharing dates and locations for Hernando County students to get physicals and immunizations done.
Interim presidents tapped to fill vacancies at UF, FAMU
Interim presidents have been named to two State University System of Florida vacancies. The University of Florida and Florida A&M University presidents recently announced their resignations.
Florida school system ranks among top 15 nationwide: Study
WalletHub released its rankings of the best and worst school systems in America and Florida ranked among the best at number 11.
Hillsborough school board sues county commission over teacher pay referendum ballot measure delay
Hillsborough County school leaders voted to take legal action against county commissioners on Tuesday afternoon after a millage referendum was struck from the November ballot.
Grady Judd, Polk County superintendent unveil school bus safety cameras
Polk County leaders will unveil a new initiative Wednesday morning to help keep Polk County students safe on their way to school.
Dunedin students win top award at National History Day Contest
History was made in Maryland this summer, with students from Dunedin taking top honors at the National History Day Contest.
Hillsborough librarians' Animal Antics program brings kids face-to-face with Florida Aquarium species’
Librarians across Hillsborough County enter the school break hoping to battle the dreaded summer slide in kids. They fight it using a variety of free activities and programs.
Manatee schools program serves 3M free meals to kids – Here’s this summer's meal pickup locations
Manatee County Schools' Food and Nutrition Services celebrated serving three million meals at Samoset Elementary School in Bradenton on Monday.
Pasco County families getting free school supplies thanks to local foundation
For some families it can be a struggle to afford essential school supplies like backpacks, pencils and notebooks so to help a non-profit in Pasco County is doing their part to help kids get back to school.
Bullard Family Foundation hosting 7th annual back-to-school bash next weekend
Its almost time to head back to school, and as kids take on another year of learning, a local foundation is making sure no student is unprepared on their first day.
University of Florida President Ben Sasse resigns in light of wife's declining health
The University of Florida President Ben Sasse has announced his departure from the school due to his wife's recent health issues.
Remainder of Biden’s student debt relief plan blocked by appeals court
The ruling comes the same day the Biden administration announced it would forgive roughly $1.2 billion in additional student loan debt for borrowers who work in public service.
Student loan forgiveness: Biden cancels another $1.2B in debt for public service workers
Student loan borrowers who work in public service, such as teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others, will benefit from the student debt relief, the Education Department said.
Teachers struggle with burden of covering cost of crucial school supplies
When adjusting for inflation, teachers are making 5% less on average than they did 10 years ago, data shows.
Changes are coming to ACT test, including making science portion optional
The ACT college admissions exam will undergo major changes starting in spring 2025, including shortening the test and making the science section optional. The updates aim to reduce student fatigue and provide more flexibility, aligning with recent changes to the SAT.
Hillsborough County Commission blocks tax increasing pay for teachers: 'Unprecedented action'
The Hillsborough County School Superintendent Van Ayres, school board members and supporters of public education held a news conference on Wednesday afternoon after county commissioners voted 4-3 to keep a proposed property tax that would benefit schools off of this year's ballot.
Hillsborough school district celebrates opening of new magnet school, remains focused on crowding and staffing
The Hillsborough County school district celebrated the opening of its newest school Tuesday, while continuing to focus on ways to address overcrowding and under-staffing across the county.