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M-DCPS unveils innovation space at George Washington Carver MS
M-DCPS unveils innovation space at George Washington Carver MS

By Vivian Santiesteban-Pardo Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) recently conducted a ribbon-cutting event for a redesigned, technology-rich, innovation space at George Washington Carver Middle School’s media center. The new space includes virtual reality headsets, a... Continue Reading

Date posted01/13/2025


Volusia County Schools Names Jeremy Davies Teacher of the Year
Volusia County Schools Names Jeremy Davies Teacher of the Year

Jeremy Davies from Spruce Creek High School has been named Volusia County Schools' 2026 Teacher of the Year. He was selected from 70 nominees representing schools countywide and was one of five finalists for the district award. He will now represent Volusia in the state Teacher of the Year... Continue Reading

Date posted01/13/2025


STEM Career Awareness for Younger Students Enables Academic and Workforce Success
STEM Career Awareness for Younger Students Enables Academic and Workforce Success

There is a concerning trend occurring where we have students graduating either not interested in or not prepared for the jobs where we have the most availability. Additionally, when learning most academic concepts, students often ask, 'When am I going to need this in real life?’ Career... Continue Reading

Postedby Simone Smith
Date posted01/13/2025


Florida’s 2023-2024 Graduation Rate Breaks State Record at 89.7%
Florida’s 2023-2024 Graduation Rate Breaks State Record at 89.7%

Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida’s high school graduation rate rose to 89.7 percent during the 2023-2024 school year, an increase of 1.7 percentage points over last year, exceeding the pre-pandemic rate of 86.9% for the 2018-2019 school year. The 2023–2024 high school... Continue Reading

Date posted01/10/2025


What Principals Can Do to Get Students Excited to Learn After Winter Break
What Principals Can Do to Get Students Excited to Learn After Winter Break

By Olina Banerji Principal Tracie Anderson Swilley gets first-day jitters right after winter break, just like her students and teachers. She knows that the school’s climate, right at the beginning of a new year, depends on her mood. “I’m going to be the first voice they hear... Continue Reading

Date posted01/10/2025


Bradford County Schools to introduce AI technology in classrooms to enhance learning
Bradford County Schools to introduce AI technology in classrooms to enhance learning

Leaders in Bradford County Public Schools said they are getting ready to implement artificial intelligence in the classroom. Professor learning coordinator for Bradford County Schools Christina Cornwell said AI could simultaneously help fight the teacher shortage and set students up for success... Continue Reading

Date posted01/10/2025


Bay District Schools gets drug detecting K-9
Bay District Schools gets drug detecting K-9

By Emmaleigh Clegg Students and administrators at Bay District Schools told NewChannel 7 they are looking forward to feeling safer on campus with the introduction of Odessa, Bay District Schools’ first K-9 officer. “I’m excited to be able to have her on campus,” said... Continue Reading

Date posted01/10/2025


How Trump’s Cabinet Picks Could Affect K-12 Schools
How Trump’s Cabinet Picks Could Affect K-12 Schools

By Evie Blad Since former President Donald Trump won the November election, educators’ concerns have centered on his politically complicated pledges to cut federal education funding and dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, and what stamp former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO... Continue Reading

Date posted01/9/2025


Ten trends that will shape the education news in 2025
Ten trends that will shape the education news in 2025

By Travis Pillow Today we are debuting an interruption of our normal roundup of Florida education news with a new weekly scan of events across the country. It will land in your inboxes and Next Steps on Thursdays. Over the holiday break, Doug Tuthill, Step Up’s chief vision officer,... Continue Reading

Date posted01/9/2025


Shut Out: High School Students Learn About Careers — But Can’t Try One That Pays
Shut Out: High School Students Learn About Careers — But Can’t Try One That Pays

By Patrick O’Donnell Jubei Brown-Weaver knows he was lucky to land a rare apprenticeship with IT and consulting giant Accenture when he was a junior at McKinley Technology High School in Washington, D.C. He won one of 20 available slots in a new high school apprenticeship program... Continue Reading

Date posted01/9/2025


Is Student Behavior Getting Any Better? What a New Survey Says
Is Student Behavior Getting Any Better? What a New Survey Says

By Caitlynn Peetz Student behavior problems continue to plague schools, and educators say they’ve actually grown more serious, according to a recent survey by the EdWeek Research Center. Nearly half of teachers, school leaders, and district leaders this school year—48... Continue Reading

Date posted01/9/2025


St. Johns County pushing to ditch test for Florida teachers to stay certified
St. Johns County pushing to ditch test for Florida teachers to stay certified

By Finn Carlin It might seem ironic coming from educators, but the St. Johns County School District wants to avoid a test. It’s called the General Knowledge Test, one of the ways for teachers to become certified and recertified through the Florida Department of Education. Florida law... Continue Reading

Date posted01/8/2025