By Jeffrey S. Solochek Florida has a math problem. Fourth graders’ performance in the subject on the Nation’s Report Card has stagnated over the past decade. Eighth graders recently hit a 20-year low on the biannual test, ranking 41st among the states. About half of... Continue Reading
The Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) announced Monday the recipient of its 2025 School Related Employee of the Year. According to an ACPS release, Whitney Davis, the family liaison at the Rawlings Center for Fine Arts in Gainesville, was selected for the award. Davis has a unique perspective... Continue Reading
By: Jordan Matich Just days after a deadly mass shooting at Florida State University, the St. Lucie County Sheriff announced Sunday evening families will see increased law enforcement in and around local schools. The sheriff's office said there is no specific or credible threat to local... Continue Reading
Marion County School Board members are filling the shoes of their outgoing Superintendent, at least for now. School leaders agreed to appoint Doctor Danielle Brewer as Interim Superintendent, effective this July. She currently serves the school district as the Senior Executive Director of High... Continue Reading
By Naaz Modan Despite massive layoffs that left the U.S. Department of Education with a skeleton crew in charge of administering and analyzing the Nation’s Report Card, the agency said on Thursday the assessment will continue as planned next year. “The Department will ensure that... Continue Reading
By Veronica Crespo Walter C. Hall, from Leisure City K-8 Center, won the District’s Principal of the Year. According to the District, Hall has been an educator at M-DCPS for two decades. Hall recently won the 2025 Florida Taxwatch Principal Leadership Award, recognizing him as one of... Continue Reading
By Gabrielle Russon A bill requiring students to learn about financial literacy and career readiness at public school doesn’t seem destined to pass this Legislative Session. Under current law, students are required to learn about nutrition, personal health, Internet safety, substance... Continue Reading
By Jesse Scheckner Legislation aimed at safeguarding minors from online predators is heading to the Senate floor after clearing its last committee hurdle. The Senate Rules Committee voted 21-0 for SB 868, which would require social media companies to provide Florida law enforcement authorities... Continue Reading
By Jesse Scheckner A bill to make it significantly easier for parents to trigger the conversion of a public school into a charter school is en route to the Senate floor after clearing its last committee on a divided vote. The Senate Rules Committee voted 18-5 for the measure (SB 140), which... Continue Reading
By Ari Odzer Mandatory heart screenings are coming to Miami-Dade County Public Schools. “It saves lives,” cardiologist Dr. Madeleen Mas said to the Miami-Dade County School Board. The board agreed and voted unanimously on Wednesday to require electrocardiogram screening for all... Continue Reading
BY Emma Delamo Orange County Public Schools officials announced they have reached a tentative agreement with four cities and a town they were negotiating with for school resource officer coverage. Superintendent Maria Vazquez said negotiations were made with leaders in Apopka, Ocoee, Winter... Continue Reading
Congratulations to Our 2025 Advocate Award Recipients Monday was filled with powerful advocacy, inspiring moments, and meaningful connections—and we couldn’t have done it without YOU. 🎉 Congratulations to our... Continue Reading
