By Hannah Getman Between Aug. 12 and Dec. 13, Marion County Public Schools expelled 119 students and alternatively placed 168. The district averaged over one expulsion and two alternative placements per day across the first 80 days of school. The Marion County School Board reviewed these... Continue Reading
By Gary White The leader of Polk County’s education union is worried about an exodus of teachers to Hillsborough County, where salaries are higher. Stephanie Yocum, president of the Polk Education Association, would like to see Polk County Public Schools steal an idea from the district... Continue Reading
A visionary in student safety, Dr. Shanoff has demonstrated the transformative power of safety-informed leadership throughout his career.As a principal, he created secure learning environments that led to Edgewater High School’s graduation rate rising from 85% to 99%, national recognition at... Continue Reading
By Jay Cridlin, Jeffrey S. Solochek, Ian Hodgson After months of campaign promises to drastically remake the U.S. Department of Education ― and perhaps kill it outright ― President Donald Trump on Tuesday inched closer to putting a plan in motion. The White House is preparing an executive... Continue Reading
By Samantha Serbin On social media alone, close to a million people saw WEAR News' story about a 13-year-old Okaloosa County girl who died by suicide after bullying. The teenager kept the struggle a secret from her family, who chose to share her story as part of an effort to impart... Continue Reading
By: Summer Poole Teachers in Escambia County, Fla., public schools could be receiving a pay raise for the 2024-2025 school year. ECPS, Escambia Education Association, and the Union of Escambia Education Staff Professionals agreed to give teachers and Educational Support employees a raise for... Continue Reading
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
