By Jim Little Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. could become the University of West Florida’s interim president. When asked about reports that he has been tapped to fill the position being vacated by UWF President Martha Saunders at a May 23 press conference in Pensacola,... Continue Reading
By Ashley Harding Duval County Public Schools parents are voicing their concerns after the district said it was ending universal free lunches at 37 schools after reviewing its budget. Beginning next school year, DCPS will cut free lunch provided through the Community Eligibility Provision... Continue Reading
The best young spellers in the English language are set to compete at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. The first bee was held in 1925, when The Louisville Courier-Journal invited other newspapers to host spelling bees and send their champions to... Continue Reading
The Importance of Getting to Know the Students you Serve… As educators, we often focus on providing for a student’s physical, emotional, and developmental needs. But amidst these actions, there's one vital, yet sometimes overlooked, element: eye contact. Taking a moment to look... Continue Reading
By Mark Harper Volusia County Schools has added a new measure of protection to its security system: artificial intelligence-driven gun-detection technology. The School Board in March signed off on a $150,000, three-year contract with ZeroEyes Inc., a Pennsylvania-based contractor providing... Continue Reading
By Jake Jordan WalletHub assessed the 50 states and the District of Columbia to identify schools effectively teaching budgeting skills. The comparison utilized 11 key metrics, including the requirement of personal finance courses, financial literacy test scores, and school rankings. In this... Continue Reading
By Bryan Gray There’s a new spotlight shining on creativity and community in Tampa. On Thursday nights, a small classroom at Metropolitan Ministries transforms into a creative stage. "I wanna see more people sharing their voice. To me, that is what community engagement is all... Continue Reading
By Michaela Mulligan As Tampa Bay continues to lick its wounds from last year’s devastating hurricanes, storm experts Thursday said to gear up for what could be another active season. Hurricane experts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said they are expecting an... Continue Reading
By Andrew Powell Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed legislation that aims to enhance school safety measures in Florida public schools. Zephyrhills Republican Sen. Danny Burgess sponsored the measure (SB 1470) to expand the Chris Hixon, Coach Aaron Feis, and Coach Scott Beigel School Guardian... Continue Reading
By Andrew Powell Florida’s public school students at risk of anaphylaxis will now have better access to EpiPens and emergency plans after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new piece of legislation. Orlando Democratic Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith backed the legislation (SB 1514), which expands... Continue Reading
On Wednesday, Ron DeSantis signed off on rolling back a new law requiring later middle and high school start times and conceded it’s best to let local school officials decide what time school should start. SB 296 will repeal a 2023 law requiring middle schools to start no earlier than 8... Continue Reading
By Linda Jacobson In 2021, Tiffany Blassingame, who comes from a family of educators, opened her own school in a building attached to a Baptist church in downtown Decatur, Georgia. She teaches 18 K-5 students who come from across Atlanta for a Christian-based curriculum with a social justice... Continue Reading
