By Linda Jacobson At last week’s confirmation hearing, education secretary nominee Linda McMahon called teaching “one of the most noble professions that we have in our country” and expressed support for workforce development programs. But now the department she wants to... Continue Reading
By Andrew Powell A new measure aims to enhance flexibility and autonomy for charter schools. Doral Republican Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez filed the bill (SB 822), which amends several provisions and outlines the duties and responsibilities of charter schools and their sponsors to achieve their... Continue Reading
By Colleen Wixon While the School Board plans to leave retired teacher health insurance supplements alone, veteran teachers now are concerned promises about health insurance supplements after retirement will be broken. Teachers crowded the School Board meeting for the second consecutive... Continue Reading
By Daniel Molina A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers composed of Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales (R) and Florida Representatives Jared Moskowitz (D), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D), and Mario Díaz-Balart (R), has introduced the Single Application for School Safety Act (SASS) to improve... Continue Reading
By Kerry Sheridan he Trump administration wants to eliminate the Department of Education, and some people are worried that could mean big cuts to schools in low-income areas, and programs for homeless students and children with disabilities. One Sarasota County School Board member says... Continue Reading
By Collin Bestor The Okaloosa County School District is looking to help the next generation of educators. On Tuesday, the dstrict announced that Superintendent Marcus Chambers is offering two students in Okaloosa County the opportunity to receive Florida Prepaid two-year scholarships. To... Continue Reading
By: Mahmoud Bennett A private school in Naples has taken a proactive approach to school safety by hiring a full-time K-9 unit to help protect students from potential threats, including active shooters. The Village School of Naples is the first in Florida to implement this type of active... Continue Reading
By Andrew Powell Florida school students could be given instruction on disabilities as part of their curriculum if a new bill intended to raise awareness is passed in the upcoming Legislative Session. The bill (SB 540) was filed by Tampa Republican Sen. Jay Collins and is titled the... Continue Reading
By Jeffrey S. Solochek As Pinellas County high schoolers prepared this week to pick classes for the fall, word spread on four campuses that students would not have as many choices as in the past. Teachers at Boca Ciega, Gibbs, Hollins and Lakewood alerted the teens that their schools would... Continue Reading
By Jeffrey S. Solochek As Florida’s school voucher system expands, so, too does its cost. It’s anticipated to reach $4 billion as enrollment caps rise and income eligibility requirements remain a thing of the past. Members of the House PreK-12 Budget subcommittee already have... Continue Reading
By Alli Lindenberg Historic Foust Elementary School has had a game changing start to the year. School and district leaders, parents, and community members were eager to get inside one of Greensboro’s newest elementary schools for their ribbon cutting ceremony on Feb. 3, 2025 to witness... Continue Reading
By Lisa J. Huriash Seven years after the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, we remember the 17 who died. The South Florida community on Friday will gather at events in remembrance of the lives lost: Alyssa Alhadeff, Scott Beigel, Martin Duque Anguiano, Nicholas... Continue Reading
