By Michelle Diament Federal officials are eyeing changes to the types of information that schools nationwide must report about the experiences of students with disabilities. The U.S. Department of Education is updating plans for its upcoming civil rights data collection. The effort, which... Continue Reading
By Devin Dwyer The Supreme Court on Monday was divided over whether the Food and Drug Administration had unlawfully rejected millions of flavored e-cigarettes for approved sale in U.S. over concerns about nicotine addiction among young people. During oral arguments in a case that could have a... Continue Reading
By Samantha Neely Most usually flock to U.S. News & World Report's college rankings every year but what about the other types of schools listed in their reports? The annual listing, which is considered to be the premier ranking for higher education, also posts the top elementary, middle,... Continue Reading
By Arianna Prothero & Vanessa Solis Teachers have a notoriously hard, demanding job, and it’s no surprise that some of their work-related concerns keep them up at night. But what, exactly, are the biggest stressors for teachers? To find out, the EdWeek Research Center asked a... Continue Reading
By Brittany Misencik At Pensacola’s Manna Food Pantries headquarters, the need for nutritious food is getting higher and donations are slowing. However, Escambia County Public Schools’ is hoping to make a big dent with this year's holiday canned food drive running now through Dec.... Continue Reading
By Anthony Talcott On Jan. 1, 2025, nine new Florida laws are set to go into effect. In 2024, Florida lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis passed over 200 new state laws, the majority of which took effect in July and October. However, nine more from that Legislative season will take effect at the... Continue Reading
By Linda Jacobson Compared to others who have held the post, Linda McMahon, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to run the U.S. Department of Education, has a resume thin on school expertise. She made that clear when she auditioned for her first education leadership job in... Continue Reading
By Mary Lett A C.A. Weis Elementary fifth-grader experienced a medical emergency one recent Monday. The student was immediately checked by a Community Health Northwest Florida physician’s assistant at the school. Last week, a former C.A. Weis student, now in middle school, needed... Continue Reading
By Roy Fuoco Early through the fourth quarter on Friday night, Mulberry wide receiver Javonn Baptiste jumped high between two defenders to catch a pass before hitting the ground he landed and hitting his head on the ground for the second time in the game. Teammates quickly called for help, and... Continue Reading
James Madison Middle School’s Guidance Clerk Kimberly White was named the 2025 Brevard Public Schools Employee of the Year. “Kimberly has been an invaluable part of our district for the past seven years, and her positive impact on both students and staff is clear to everyone who has... Continue Reading
Reporter: Annette Montgomery Writer: Tim Belizaire Carl Burnside was the last to find out Friday morning that he was selected as Lee County Schools Principal of the Year for 2025. He’s spent the last five decades with the school district, first as a student, then as a teacher, and then... Continue Reading
By Lauraine Langreo More districts and states are putting restrictions on when and how students can use their cellphones during the school day for the benefit of their learning and mental health. That trend has led some people to wonder if schools should also have policies in place for... Continue Reading
