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Out-of-School Programs Play an Outsized Role in Child Development
Out-of-School Programs Play an Outsized Role in Child Development

By Lauren Camera What if one of the most crucial experiences for the development of school-aged children doesn’t happen during the school day at all? What if it has little to do with learning to read, sharpening math skills or navigating the cafeteria’s social scene? What if, when... Continue Reading

Date posted05/30/2025


Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Edgewood Jr./Sr. High School Recognized
Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Edgewood Jr./Sr. High School Recognized

Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Edgewood Jr./Sr. High School has been recognized by the Florida Department of Education for exceptional achievements. Each semester, this honor is awarded to two elementary or middle school chapters and two secondary or post-secondary chapters that exemplify... Continue Reading

Date posted05/30/2025


It was the first bill to pass the Senate and now it’s the law; DeSantis signs autism package
It was the first bill to pass the Senate and now it’s the law; DeSantis signs autism package

Sen. Gayle Harrell (L) and Senate President Ben Alblritton. (Photo by Christine Sexton/Florida Phoenix)A bill that increases early detection opportunities and educational interventions for children with autism and their families (and a top priority for Senate President Ben Albritton) was signed... Continue Reading

Date posted05/29/2025


Florida Education Department offers workforce development funds to 8 state education programs
Florida Education Department offers workforce development funds to 8 state education programs

By Drew Dixon The Florida Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant (CAP Grant) Program is infusing $12 million in additional funding to educational institutions. The money is designed to equip student skills so they can excel in industries such as agriculture, health care and... Continue Reading

Date posted05/29/2025


Phase 2 of affordable housing project in Orlando to help more Orange school employees
Phase 2 of affordable housing project in Orlando to help more Orange school employees

By Sasha Teman As the school year winds down, some Orange County Public School employees will get to benefit from a new beginning. An affordable housing agreement made between the school district and the One Stop Housing organization in February provides eligible school district employees... Continue Reading

Date posted05/29/2025


Bolles student creates nonprofit to help pay sports-related fees for foster children
Bolles student creates nonprofit to help pay sports-related fees for foster children

By Ashley Harding A Bolles High School student created a nonprofit to help pay for fees related to sports for children in foster care. When it comes to playing basketball, 16-year-old Jai Patel’s focus is all in. Though he’ll never deny his love of the game, there’s... Continue Reading

Date posted05/29/2025


Manny Diaz Jr. selected interim president of the University of West Florida
Manny Diaz Jr. selected interim president of the University of West Florida

By Mary Lett Florida Department of Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr., has been selected as the University of West Florida’s interim president. In an 8-2 vote Tuesday morning, the university’s Board of Trustees chose Diaz to replace Martha Saunders, who resigned May 12. The... Continue Reading

Date posted05/28/2025


6 Pinellas schools to get new principals, with more to come
6 Pinellas schools to get new principals, with more to come

By Jeffrey S. Solochek Six Pinellas County schools are getting new principals for the upcoming academic year. Parents from one of those schools on Tuesday urged the school board not to make the change. Saying their school had endured enough turmoil during the past year, parents from Madeira... Continue Reading

Date posted05/28/2025


Broward may close some schools — and open new ones
Broward may close some schools — and open new ones

By Scott Travis The Broward school district plans to reopen a longstanding debate about closing schools, but with a possible new twist — opening new schools as well. The school district has about 45,000 empty seats, due to years of enrollment declines. Some schools are only a third or... Continue Reading

Date posted05/28/2025


4.5% of Osceola County students face housing insecurity. How the school district tries to help
4.5% of Osceola County students face housing insecurity. How the school district tries to help

By Debbie Daniel NOTE: This story originally appeared on the Osceola News-Gazette website. Among the 73,558 students in Osceola County schools, there is a segment of students—3,314, at last count—who struggle with more than projects, peer pressure, testing, and tardiness. These... Continue Reading

Date posted05/28/2025


Trump 2.0 Federal Revenue Tool: School and Congressional Districts
Trump 2.0 Federal Revenue Tool: School and Congressional Districts

Today, Education Law Center released a new advocacy tool focused on federal PK-12 funding. Using the most recently released Census Survey of School System Finances (F33) reports for the 2022-23 school year, the interactive data tool provides a clear picture of how threats to federal funding would... Continue Reading

Date posted05/27/2025


No budget talks until after June 2, Florida legislative leaders tell members
No budget talks until after June 2, Florida legislative leaders tell members

By: Mitch Perry The latest news about budget negotiations between the Florida House and Senate is that there really isn’t any news to report. House Speaker Daniel Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton issued brief statements late Friday afternoon telling their members that they do... Continue Reading

Date posted05/27/2025