By Frank Fernandez State Attorney R.J. Larizza and school superintendents from Volusia, Flagler, St. Johns and Putnam counties gathered Thursday morning to announce an initiative called "Safety First, Success Always." The initiative focuses on education, awareness and accountability and... Continue Reading
By Evie Blad Districts are rushing to commit their remaining shares of $800 million in one-time federal aid for homeless students before a September deadline, working with advocacy groups to identify their most pressing priorities. Districts have until Sept. 30 to obligate those funds, which... Continue Reading
By Jessica Kutz Angela Girol has been teaching fourth grade in Pittsburgh for over two decades. Over the years she’s noticed a change at her school: It’s getting hotter. Some days temperatures reach 90 degrees Fahrenheit in her classroom which, like many on the East Coast,... Continue Reading
By Kendra Mazeke The Duval County School Board has revised its “out-of-sight” cellphone policy under the Student Code of Conduct for the upcoming school year. In the policy’s update approved just shy of a week before school doors open, the school board now requires students... Continue Reading
By Janelle Irwin Taylor Hillsborough County voters will get the opportunity to vote this November on whether to levy a new property tax to fund teacher and other school staff salary increases after a Judge ruled to force the Hillsborough County Commission to act by Aug. 13. That’s the... Continue Reading
By: Victor Jorges Exactly how much artificial intelligence will your kids be seeing in the classroom this upcoming school year? We sat down with two superintendents in our viewing area to find out. We’re just days away from kicking off a new school year, and this new technology will... Continue Reading
By Kendal Asbury Marion County Public Schools announced that most schools will have different start and release times beginning when students return for the first day of classes this month. Students will go back to school on Aug. 12 in Marion County, many with a different starting time than... Continue Reading
By Erik von Ancken When school starts in Seminole County, so will random classroom searches with a sheriff’s office canine to make campuses safer. In June, administrators at Seminole High School got a tip that a summer school student brought a gun to school. The School Resource Deputy... Continue Reading
Happy New School Year! We want to extend a warm welcome back to each of you. The school year ahead offers us all the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our students, staff, and the broader community. As you prepare to welcome back your school communities, take a moment to reflect... Continue Reading
By Jeffrey S. Solochek With just days to go before classes resume, the Pasco County School Board on Tuesday filled a handful of school and district leadership positions. Clare Ennis, assistant principal at Starkey Ranch K-8, will become the new principal of Oakstead Elementary. She replaces... Continue Reading
The third-grade students at Roberta T. Smith Elementary School had only a few days until summer vacation, and an hour until lunch, but there was no struggle to focus as they filed into the classroom. They were ready for one of their favorite parts of the day. The children closed their eyes... Continue Reading
By Danielle Prieur Governor Ron DeSantis said he expects the flooding risk in North Central Florida to continue for the next few days, following Hurricane Debby. But the governor said this will not delay the first day of school for kids in the state. “We’re not going to put... Continue Reading
