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Indian River school superintendent Moore in line to be national superintendent of the year
Indian River school superintendent Moore in line to be national superintendent of the year

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

Date posted12/17/2024


Hernando principal of year a ‘homegrown education hero’
Hernando principal of year a ‘homegrown education hero’

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

Date posted12/17/2024


Ninth-grade to be added to Warrington Prep Academy next year, through 12th grade by 2028
Ninth-grade to be added to Warrington Prep Academy next year, through 12th grade by 2028

By Mary Lett Warrington Preparatory Academy is adding ninth-grade classes for the 2025-2026 school year. Dr. Eddie Ruiz, state superintendent for Charter Schools USA, made the announcement on Wednesday at the school. In January, the school will start accepting applications for about 125 to... Continue Reading

Date posted12/17/2024


Volusia School Board talks wage adjustments, book review policy, rezoning
Volusia School Board talks wage adjustments, book review policy, rezoning

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

Date posted12/16/2024


This is how South Florida schools are using AI in the classroom
This is how South Florida schools are using AI in the classroom

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

Date posted12/16/2024


Moody’s issues negative outlook for K-12 public schools in 2025
Moody’s issues negative outlook for K-12 public schools in 2025

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

Date posted12/16/2024


10 Finalists Announced For The 2025 Music Educator Award
10 Finalists Announced For The 2025 Music Educator Award

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

Date posted12/16/2024


Flagler Schools name Principal, Assistant Principal of the Year
Flagler Schools name Principal, Assistant Principal of the Year

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

Date posted12/13/2024


Collier school board approves boundary changes to ease overcrowding
Collier school board approves boundary changes to ease overcrowding

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

Date posted12/13/2024


Tampa school security officers playing Santa for students they protect
Tampa school security officers playing Santa for students they protect

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

Date posted12/13/2024


John I. Leonard High School wins district championship in theater
John I. Leonard High School wins district championship in theater

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

Date posted12/13/2024


Alex Rizo targets education reform, optometrist allowances, helping Maury Hernandez
Alex Rizo targets education reform, optometrist allowances, helping Maury Hernandez

By Jesse Scheckner Heading into his third House term, Hialeah Rep. Alex Rizo is sticking with his go-to subject: education. The former teacher and public schools administrator-turned education consultant has a few bills planned for the 2025 Session focused on instructor recruitment, training... Continue Reading

Date posted12/12/2024