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
At the School Board Meeting on November 20, 2024, School Board Member Roberto J. Alonso presented agenda item H-7, requesting the Superintendent of Schools to establish a task force in collaboration with the Food and Nutrition Officer. The task force will evaluate the feasibility of reviewing the... Continue Reading
By Hilary Whiteman, CNN The Australian government is threatening multimillion dollar fines for social media companies that breach a proposed ban on children under 16 from using their service. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland introduced an amendment to the Online Safety Act in... Continue Reading
By Annabelle Sikes For the second time, Hamlin Elementary School Principal Angela Murphy-Osborne has been named principal of the year for Florida by the National Association of Elementary School Principals. Murphy-Osborne is only one of two principals to receive the honor twice, and she is the... Continue Reading
By Kara Arundel Education experts anticipate changes in fiscal approaches to state grants, special education, school choice and curriculum. As a presidential candidate, Republican Donald Trump promised that if elected in 2024, one of his early priorities would be “closing up” the... Continue Reading
By Ian Swaby When Carmen Larson was summoned to the media center at Sarasota Middle School on Nov. 21, she thought it was just another matter to resolve. Instead, she was greeted with confetti, students, a performance by the school band, teachers and family members. Larson was revealed as... Continue Reading
By Douglas Soule A Florida law restricting minors' access to social media will take effect on Jan. 1 – but it won’t be immediately enforced against major social media platforms. Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office is holding off going after any of those running afoul of... Continue Reading
