By Dr. Jeremy Wagner I started as a new district administrator straight out of the classroom. I have 9 years of experience as a science teacher and 6 years as a director for math, science, and teacher evaluation in a medium-sized district in West Texas. When I first came on board, I had a... Continue Reading
The ripple of personal wellness and self care on our communities In the demanding world of educational leadership, there's a crucial distinction between giving your "all" and giving your "best." While giving your "all" can lead to depletion and burnout, giving your "best" through mindful... Continue Reading
By Andrew Powell A new measure would allow schools to purchase, use, and maintain a supply of opioid antagonists. The bill (HB 355), filed by Kissimmee Democrat Rep. Jose Alvarez, would amend Florida statutes to allow more than naloxone — also referred to by one of its brand names,... Continue Reading
Initial demand for Florida’s K-12 scholarships has set a new record. Step Up For Students, the nonprofit organization that administers 98% of the state’s scholarships, opened applications for the 2025-26 school year at 9 a.m. Saturday. By the end of the weekend, more than 120,000... Continue Reading
By Evyn Moon Nearly three years after Pasco County schools eliminated homework grading, the new superintendent is proposing a return to the old policy, which would allow homework to count toward a student’s final grade. Pasco Schools Superintendent Dr. John Legg is advocating for a... Continue Reading
By Cody Butler More private school students could soon be on public school sports teams in Florida. A bill expanding private school student eligibility for public school athletics passed its first committee Tuesday. The idea of the bill is to create a level playing field for all students in... Continue Reading
By Brandon Spencer In an effort to help even the playing field, a bill filed in mid-January hopes to help English language learners when it comes to standardized testing. House Bill 159 and the similar Senate Bill 260, would give students still learning English a chance to take standardized... Continue Reading
By Ana Goñi-Lessan Florida's education department says it will comply with a new federal directive to allow immigration enforcement into schools. The Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded a rule that created "protected areas" from Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Biden-era... Continue Reading
By Kevin Collier The hack of a company that helps schools track tens of millions of students appears to be the largest breach of American children’s personal information to date, school officials and cybersecurity experts say. And a specially commissioned interim cybersecurity audit by... Continue Reading
By Ariel Schiller If you remember waking up for school feeling tired, a new Florida house bill hopes to address that. HB 733, passed in 2023, requires school districts to start no earlier than 8 a.m. for middle schools and 8:30 a.m. for high schools. The goal is to help students get more... Continue Reading
By Natalie La Roche Pietri South Florida school districts are committing to ensure student safety in the wake of federal policy changes that would allow federal immigration officers to conduct searches and arrests on school grounds. The directive issued last week by the Department of Homeland... Continue Reading
By Anna Merod In the face of looming teacher shortages, hundreds of thousands of uncertified teachers have entered the K-12 teaching ranks in recent years. School districts in 49 states and Washington, D.C., hired an estimated 365,044 teachers who were not fully certified between the 2021-22... Continue Reading
