By Sarah Schwartz More countries are edging ahead of the United States in math and science achievement, according to the latest results from an international test of 4th and 8th graders in the subjects. The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study, or TIMSS, reports results from... Continue Reading
By Jack Evans Three Hillsborough County educators have been named to new posts as principals, including the first to lead a new high school in Wimauma set to open next year. Brittney Wilhelm, the principal at Jefferson High, will take on that role at the new school, Morgan High, in January,... Continue Reading
By Jeffrey S. Solochek Veteran Pasco County educator and school administrator Vanessa Hilton will take over leadership this week at Bexley Elementary School in Land O’Lakes. Superintendent John Legg has assigned Hilton to replace Michelle Boylan, whom the school board recently approved... Continue Reading
By: Christy Waite A new report from TDR Technology Solutions highlights how much money it costs taxpayers for swatting calls to schools. Swatting calls are fake calls that are made to schools and deemed not credible. Don Beeler is the CEO of TDR Technology Solutions, a company that tracks... Continue Reading
By Robert Farrington A Republican senator has introduced a bill to eliminate the Department of Education, which was one of President Donald Trump’s campaign promises. The bill aims to end the Department of Education, and redistribute federal programs to other existing departments. But... Continue Reading
By Michael Costeines Sen. Ileana Garcia, R-Miami, filed a bill last week for the 2025 legislative session that, if passed, would require stop signs on all school buses and transportation vehicles. "I introduced SB 52 because, as a parent, the safety of our children is my top priority. This... Continue Reading
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
