By Alana Wise, Natalie Escobar A 15-year-old girl has been identified as the student who opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wis., on Monday morning, police said. A teacher and a student were killed, and two students remain in critical condition, Police Chief Shon Barnes... Continue Reading
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An account of success in Florida's public schools by school leaders.
On the heels of being named Florida superintendent of the year, Indian River schools Superintendent David Moore on Monday was named one of four finalists to become national superintendent of the year. Moore, Indian River superintendent since 2019, shares the School Superintendents Association... Continue Reading
By VINCENT F. SAFUTO The students and staff at Weeki Wachee High School took center stage at the Hernando County School Board meeting Dec. 10 with principal Ed LaRose being honored as 2024-25 principal of the year. Alexa Neal, assistant principal at Moton Elementary School, was named 2024-25... Continue Reading
By Mary Ellen Ritter The Volusia County School Board Tuesday voted on wage adjustments for transportation personnel, policy amendments, the superintendent’s contract and potentially renaming its chair. Additionally, amid a plethora of public comments that evening, some community... Continue Reading
By Sophia Hernandez Artificial Intelligence seems to be the term of the year, but it’s been around for longer than you think and is incorporated in many of the things we already do or have. AI is already being used in in classrooms across the state, so we took a deep dive into how it... Continue Reading
By Kara Arundel Slowing revenue, rising costs and student enrollment pressures have combined to lead Moody’s Ratings to issue a negative outlook for K-12 traditional public schools in 2025. Districts will face challenges reducing expenses as the public puts growing demands on the... Continue Reading
By Nina Frazier A total of 10 music teachers from 10 cities across eight states have been announced as finalists for the Music Educator Award presented by the Recording Academy and GRAMMY Museum. These finalists were selected from more than 2,400 nominations submitted from 49 states. The... Continue Reading
By Brent Woronoff Matanzas High School Principal Kristin Bozeman has been named Flagler Schools’ Principal of the Year, and Flagler Palm Coast High School Assistant Principal Mandy Kraverotis has been named Assistant Principal of the Year. Bozeman and Kraverotis were recommended by their... Continue Reading
By Mickenzie Hannon After months of community feedback and deliberation, the Collier County School Board voted to approve district boundary changes Tuesday. The board considered two proposals to address school overcrowding and prepare for future growth, including the new Bear Creek... Continue Reading
By Jason Lanning With two weeks left before Christmas, families everywhere are busy shopping for holiday presents. But they’re not the only ones out making sure kids will have something under the tree. Starting Wednesday, security officers with Hillsborough County Public Schools are... Continue Reading
By: Kendall Hyde At first glance this may look like your typical classroom. But for those who study here, say its a comfort zone, a space for kids to be themselves and learn the art of theater. "I found out John I. Leornard never had a theater department. This is the first time that we've... Continue Reading
By Tynika Young-Aleibar and Greg Moffitt Understanding how to effectively supervise and coach your team is essential to your leadership and the school’s success, but the task is easier said than done. Can you be both the boss and a coach? You not only can be both, you must be. We served as... Continue Reading