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As a Senate leader on education, Danny Burgess gets to be a dad and a lawmaker
As a Senate leader on education, Danny Burgess gets to be a dad and a lawmaker

By Janelle Irwin Taylor Sen. Danny Burgess is looking forward to bringing his kids to Tallahassee for the 2025 Legislative Session — figuratively, of course. The father of three and his wife homeschool their kids. And Burgess for the next two legislative cycles, will chair the... Continue Reading

Date posted12/9/2024


Paul Cottle: Florida’s SAT scores tell educational leaders that it’s time to focus on math
Paul Cottle: Florida’s SAT scores tell educational leaders that it’s time to focus on math

By Paul Cottle While the editorial boards of the Orlando Sentinel and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel decried the poor SAT scores earned by students in Florida’s high school graduating class of 2024, the picture is more nuanced than they described. Florida’s students actually did... Continue Reading

Date posted12/9/2024


Orange County funding dispute threatens School Resource Officers
Orange County funding dispute threatens School Resource Officers

By Stephanie Buffamonte A funding battle is brewing, and it could impact students in Orange County. Orange County Public Schools and five law enforcement agencies can’t agree on a contract for school resource officers, which could mean losing them entirely. "We're outraged because... Continue Reading

Date posted12/9/2024


UF youth development program aims for the stars
UF youth development program aims for the stars

By Janelle Irwin Taylor The University of Florida’s (UF) 4-H Youth Development Program is getting kids statewide in space-based careers, with teachers incorporating space science into STEM lessons with help from UF partnerships. The programming is out of the box, with lessons on how... Continue Reading

Date posted12/9/2024


3 Palm Beach County schools debut vape detectors in bathrooms
3 Palm Beach County schools debut vape detectors in bathrooms

By: Christy Waite The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control shows 1.63 million students between middle and high school vape nationwide. The shocking numbers are one of the reasons why Palm Beach County schools launched a new pilot program to crack down on vaping. The district says... Continue Reading

Date posted12/6/2024


Pasco sheriff settles lawsuit filed over controversial policing program
Pasco sheriff settles lawsuit filed over controversial policing program

By Justin Garcia The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office reached a settlement Tuesday with people who said they were subjected to unconstitutional monitoring and harassment by deputies. The agency agreed to pay $105,000 to four plaintiffs, settling the case ahead of trial. The lawsuit alleged... Continue Reading

Date posted12/6/2024


When is Christmas break for Florida schools? Here's the list
When is Christmas break for Florida schools? Here's the list

By Cheryl McCloud We know you're wondering, so we went through all the websites to answer the burning question: "when is winter break" for Florida school districts. While most students will toss aside the books — and conveniently forget the holiday homework until the day before (or... Continue Reading

Date posted12/6/2024


Lafayette and Hamilton county school district foundations receive state money for hurricane relief
Lafayette and Hamilton county school district foundations receive state money for hurricane relief

Two North Florida counties are getting new money for hurricane relief. The state awarded $50,000 each to the Lafayette and Hamilton county school district foundations for their quick work getting schools back open days after Hurricane Helene. The state also gave $7 million to groups across... Continue Reading

Date posted12/6/2024


Indian River County school Superintendent Moore named Florida superintendent of the year
Indian River County school Superintendent Moore named Florida superintendent of the year

By Colleen Wixon School Superintendent David Moore has been named the Florida superintendent of the year. Moore, who has been Indian River County superintendent since 2019, was recognized Wednesday at the joint meeting of the Florida Association of District Schools Superintendents and Florida... Continue Reading

Date posted12/5/2024


Hillsborough schools land on new tech system, but frustration remains
Hillsborough schools land on new tech system, but frustration remains

By Jack Evans After months of exasperation over the bungled rollout of a faulty new software system that underpins many important functions, Hillsborough County Public Schools has a light at the end of the tunnel. On Tuesday, school board members approved $600,000 for a new software system... Continue Reading

Date posted12/5/2024


Florida’s first athletic training heart screening program aims to protect hearts across Duval County
Florida’s first athletic training heart screening program aims to protect hearts across Duval County

By Peter Schorsch Seventeen public high schools across Duval County now have access to heart screening machines to evaluate student-athletes for underlying heart conditions thanks to the first athletic training heart screening initiative in Florida led by Who We Play For (WWPF) and supported... Continue Reading

Date posted12/5/2024


Man Up Mentoring pilot program helps Orange County students reduce stress
Man Up Mentoring pilot program helps Orange County students reduce stress

By Maria Serrano After months of planning and design, some Orange County students are testing new technology in an effort to reduce anxiety, depression and stress levels. AdventHealth distributed nearly $1 million to four Central Florida nonprofits in April to address mental and behavioral... Continue Reading

Date posted12/5/2024