By Catherine Silver Days into his second term, President Donald Trump rescinded a Biden-era policy that protected areas such as schools, churches, and hospitals from immigration enforcement. The result has been heightened concerns from immigrant and minority communities who are questioning how... Continue Reading
by: Sierra Rains In just 11 weeks, Polk County deputies handed out thousands of citations to drivers who were reportedly caught speeding past stopped school buses. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the total number of citations issued during the first half of the school... Continue Reading
By Kerry Sheridan Sarasota County is asking parents for their thoughts on whether schools should allow children to use their mobile phones more, or less during the day. A survey went out to parents earlier this month via email. It asks if they think the policy should be stricter, for what... Continue Reading
By Drew Dixon In keeping with an uptick in opposition to undocumented immigrants, a Florida Senator is proposing eliminating any potential waivers for out-of-state tuition for those who are not properly identified. State Sen. Jonathan Martin, a Republican from Fort Myers, has submitted a bill,... Continue Reading
By Chris Bernhardt Half days will stay on Fridays next school year after all. The Hernando County School Board made that decision during the Jan. 14 meeting. In its first meeting of 2025, the Board approved the calendar for the next school year but did so with a caveat. The early... Continue Reading
By Jenny Dean Turning addiction into achievement. High school can be chaotic for some students, especially those that don't quite fit in. Some students turn to drugs and alcohol to cope. But a Tampa woman transformed her trauma into a lifeline for these teens by creating Victory High Schools.... Continue Reading
By Mark Lehman With a population boom happening in St. Cloud, the Osceola County School District is looking forward to a new high school that will serve thousands of students. Construction for the unnamed “AAA high school” on Nova Road has been underway for months, but officials... Continue Reading
By Jeffrey S. Solochek Florida has five of the nation’s 10 largest school districts based on enrollment. Miami-Dade County ranks third in the latest figures, with more than 335,000 students. Holding down spots six through nine are Broward, Hillsborough, Orange and Palm Beach counties,... Continue Reading
By Evie Blad The Trump administration has disbanded a school safety board that was recently assembled to advise federal agencies on best practices to protect students. The Federal School Safety Clearinghouse External Advisory Board, which held its first meeting in October, included school... Continue Reading
By Finch Walker After more than two years of revamping their discipline policies, Brevard Public Schools has seen a drop in discipline rates of nearly 2,000 compared to the same time last year, according to data presented by student services at a Tuesday work session. Superintendent Mark... Continue Reading
The St. Johns County School Board wants your input on what qualities you want to see in the next superintendent. There’s a survey you can take to help. Your answers will help shape the application process and interview questions. Officials call the survey an “essential part”... Continue Reading
By Jeffrey S. Solochek As Florida has expanded its education voucher program, school district officials have raised concerns about how growing participation in such choices impacts public school financing. Lawmakers have expanded the state funding formula to include vouchers, combining the... Continue Reading
