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Seminole County Schools take student lunches to the next level
Seminole County Schools take student lunches to the next level

By Ybeth Bruzual A pizzeria, The Roost, a Mexican Grill, and Asian cuisine. These are not the food options at the mall or the airport near you. These are the tasty offerings at some schools in Seminole County Public Schools. Instead of one long counter serving food, they have various... Continue Reading

Date posted08/13/2024


'The best day': South Florida students head back to school
'The best day': South Florida students head back to school

By: Matt Papaycik , Stephanie Susskind Tens of thousands of Palm Beach County students returned to school on Monday. "This is the best day of the school year. Always," said Dr. Allison Castellano, the principal of Spanish River Community High School in Boca Raton. "It's absolutely amazing to... Continue Reading

Date posted08/13/2024


Students return to school in Central Florida facing new security rules and ongoing bus worries
Students return to school in Central Florida facing new security rules and ongoing bus worries

By Alissa Gary Central Florida public school students return to school Monday as school districts debut enhanced safety rules, open new campuses and wrestle with the ongoing bus driver shortages. Student safety is a top concern for school districts across the state, most of which also start... Continue Reading

Date posted08/12/2024


Florida’s Pre-k budget shortchanges early childhood education, critics say, just as in past years
Florida’s Pre-k budget shortchanges early childhood education, critics say, just as in past years

By Michael Cuglietta Florida is the only state where a child’s right to a “high quality” pre-K education is constitutionally protected, yet its preschool program is one of the lowest funded in the country, and the budget hike lawmakers approved this spring won’t... Continue Reading

Date posted08/12/2024


3 Things Principals Can Do to Make Teacher PD Better
3 Things Principals Can Do to Make Teacher PD Better

By Olina Banerji There is a wide gap between how teachers and school leaders view professional development. For many teachers, PD conjures up images of boring, one-sided lectures that have little to do with their classroom reality. In fact, almost half of the 1,498 teachers surveyed by the... Continue Reading

Date posted08/12/2024


Lake County schools strained by population surge as new developments rise
Lake County schools strained by population surge as new developments rise

As the new school year begins, Lake County, Florida, is grappling with a population surge stretching its schools to their limits. New neighborhoods, roads, and schools are rapidly emerging across the county. Kelly Randall, Executive Director of Facilities and Growth Planning for Lake County... Continue Reading

Date posted08/12/2024


Volusia, Flagler join 4-county initiative to eliminate school issues before they escalate
Volusia, Flagler join 4-county initiative to eliminate school issues before they escalate

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

Date posted08/9/2024


Racing to Spend Aid for Homeless Students, Schools Get Creative
Racing to Spend Aid for Homeless Students, Schools Get Creative

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

Date posted08/9/2024


Extreme Heat is Making Schools Hotter — and Learning Harder
Extreme Heat is Making Schools Hotter — and Learning Harder

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

Date posted08/9/2024


Duval students required to keep phones off and ‘out-of-sight’ inside bookbags during class
Duval students required to keep phones off and ‘out-of-sight’ inside bookbags during class

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

Date posted08/9/2024


Hillsborough voters to decide this year on property tax increase for schools, teacher pay
Hillsborough voters to decide this year on property tax increase for schools, teacher pay

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

Date posted08/8/2024


Happy New School Year!
Happy New School Year!

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

Postedby Kirianne Suriano
Date posted08/8/2024