Mary Ellen Ritter Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed 23 school board candidates Friday afternoon, according to a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, which included candidates from both Volusia and Flagler counties. DeSantis endorsed Derek Barrs, who is running for District 3 in Flagler... Continue Reading
Brittany Misencik As parents are wrapping up their summer bucket lists before sending their children back to school next month, Escambia County Public Schools is gearing up to start the 2024-25 school year under Superintendent Keith Leonard. The school district has hired four new principals to... Continue Reading
By Libby Stanford President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he’s dropping out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement on the Democratic ticket. As a result, the future of the Democrats’ K-12 policy agenda will lie in the hands... Continue Reading
WINK News sent a list of five questions to each of our school districts – Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, and Lee. We asked the Superintendent in each district to provide answers. Here’s what they had to say: Charlotte County Schools Superintendent Mark Vianello Q. What... Continue Reading
By Aileyahu Shanes The American Rescue Plan set aside $800 million for initiatives to fight student homelessness. States have used a little over $416 million. Three years ago, the federal government set aside $800 million for states to help homeless students. The deadline to use the... Continue Reading
By Nancy Guan The new FAFSA was supposed to make filling out the federal aid form easier, but issues with the rollout had the opposite effect. Fewer students have filled out the FAFSA, so efforts are underway to close that gap. By summertime, most prospective college students know which... Continue Reading
By: Erin Sieh Starting out as a new principal, I was beyond excited to dive into my new role. I mapped out my 100-day plan, moved into the community I would be serving, and started scribbling out ways to connect with students and staff. Before my official duties began at my new school, I... Continue Reading
By Lauraine Langreo A federal program that helps schools get access to internet and broadband services could soon get an important update. The Federal Communications Commission on July 18 will vote on whether to expand its E-rate program to include funding for Wi-Fi hotspots and wireless... Continue Reading
By Olina Banerji If there’s one key leadership skill that principals need, it’s the art of conversation. This skill has come into sharp focus as the role has become more complex and demanding, school leaders say. “We notice that the size of our plates hasn’t increased,... Continue Reading
By Marlene Sokol In August, Superintendent Van Ayres will welcome more than 200,000 students back to Hillsborough County schools. He faces uncertainty over enrollment levels due to school choice and fallout from last year’s school boundary changes. State leaders have yet to determine... Continue Reading
Nathan Cobb New leadership is around the corner for a handful of Bay District Schools. According to information from the district, seven local schools will have new principals for the 2024-2025 school year, which is slated to begin for students on Aug. 12. Here's what we know. Which schools... Continue Reading
Mary Ellen Ritter With about a month until the start of the 2024-25 school year, Volusia County Schools has more than 200 job openings. The district will host two job fairs this month for all openings, including full- and part-time instructional and support positions. Application assistance,... Continue Reading
