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Florida Board of Education looks to crack down on false threats
Florida Board of Education looks to crack down on false threats

By Nicole Griffin The Florida Department of Education is looking to improve school safety by putting a stop to false threats. The board met Wednesday in Orlando and discussed the epidemic of false threats that they say swept over not just Florida, but the country at the start of this school... Continue Reading

Date posted11/21/2024


Here are the 2025-26 Florida Senate committee leaders
Here are the 2025-26 Florida Senate committee leaders

A day after becoming Senate president, Wauchula Republican Ben Albritton on Wednesday named lawmakers who will lead numerous Senate committees. The selections included: Sen. Blaise Ingoglia, a Spring Hill Republican will chair the Banking and Insurance Committee Sen. Tom Leek, an Ormond Beach... Continue Reading

Date posted11/21/2024


BCPS Superintendent Announces Teacher of the Year Finalists with Surprise School Visits
BCPS Superintendent Announces Teacher of the Year Finalists with Surprise School Visits

Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is proud to announce the esteemed finalists for the coveted 2025 Teacher of the Year award. These exceptional educators have been selected from a pool of highly qualified nominees, demonstrating outstanding dedication, innovative teaching methods, and... Continue Reading

Date posted11/21/2024


When Students Repair School Chromebooks, Meaningful Skills Are Developed
When Students Repair School Chromebooks, Meaningful Skills Are Developed

By Nimah Gobir “Here’s how I describe what a Chromebook is to a group of people who don’t know what a Chromebook is,” said middle school teacher and comedian Jonathan Williams in a comedy set. “It’s like a laptop, but broken.” His joke and others... Continue Reading

Date posted11/21/2024


Networking...Worth the Time
Networking...Worth the Time

By Amy Sams, Principal, SouthShore Charter Academy When I accepted the position at my current school, my best friend challenged me to be involved in my new community. Though I immediately began to worry about the time investment of such a challenge, I knew it was sound advice. I decided to... Continue Reading

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Date posted11/21/2024


Trump names Linda McMahon as his pick for Education secretary
Trump names Linda McMahon as his pick for Education secretary

By Kristen Holmes, Kaitlan Collins and John Towfighi President-elect Donald Trump has named his transition co-chair Linda McMahon as his pick to serve as the next secretary of the Department of Education. The decision, which Trump announced Tuesday night confirming CNN’s earlier... Continue Reading

Date posted11/20/2024


AI gun detection software in place as part of safety measures at Seminole County schools
AI gun detection software in place as part of safety measures at Seminole County schools

By Asher Wildman Seminole County parents continue to press for solutions and transparency on school safety after a string of threats occurred in September, including a gun discovered on campus at Lake Brantley High School. After a stressful week, parents began calling for an increase in... Continue Reading

Date posted11/20/2024


School board approves pay increase for Palm Beach school police officers
School board approves pay increase for Palm Beach school police officers

by Gershon Harrell The School District of Palm Beach County and the school police union have reached an agreement on pay increases. During a Tuesday meeting, the school board approved a 5% raise for school police officers, along with a 3% bonus of the officer's pay. The raises will be... Continue Reading

Date posted11/20/2024


Denise Carlin sworn in as Lee County Schools superintendent
Denise Carlin sworn in as Lee County Schools superintendent

Reporter: Haley Zarcone Writer: Elyssa Morataya It’s a big night for families with kids attending Lee County Schools! Dr. Denise Carlin was just sworn in as superintendent. In recent years it’s been hard to keep someone in the job. When Dr. Greg Adkins announced his retirement... Continue Reading

Date posted11/20/2024


Commission on Civil Rights probes special educator shortage
Commission on Civil Rights probes special educator shortage

The bipartisan body is expected to issue a report next year that will provide recommendations to Congress and the president. Published Nov. 18, 2024 Kara ArundelSenior Reporter WASHINGTON — Educators, researchers, advocates, parents and attorneys told the... Continue Reading

Date posted11/19/2024


Back to business: As new legislative leaders take charge, what's that mean for Florida?
Back to business: As new legislative leaders take charge, what's that mean for Florida?

High on the list of priorities: Reversing a state spending spree after the end of federal COVID dollars. James Call USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida The Florida Legislature returns to the Capitol Tuesday with 26 new members following an election in which voters said the high cost of living was... Continue Reading

Date posted11/19/2024


AI is everywhere. How should schools handle it? Teachers’ different approaches show its potential
AI is everywhere. How should schools handle it? Teachers’ different approaches show its potential

By Kristen Taketa, The San Diego Union-Tribune Published: November 18, 2024, 6:00am Jeff Simon (c) works with his math students Gabriel Raposo (r), 15 and Luka Esquer (l), 15 on their Intermediate Algebra classroom assignment at Sage Creek High School in Carlsbad. (Nelvin... Continue Reading

Date posted11/19/2024