By Libby Stanford The main mechanism under federal law to support school improvement often fails to do its job, according to a new report from EdTrust, a nonprofit advocacy group focused on equity in education. The report examines how state accountability systems have evolved in the near... Continue Reading
By Jeffrey S. Solochek When Pinellas County students return to school Monday, children from two schools swamped by Hurricane Helene won’t be joining them. “Two of our schools suffered severe damages,” schools superintendent Kevin Hendrick said Sunday during a news briefing... Continue Reading
The Florida Department of Education works closely with school districts before, during and after natural disasters to ensure they have the resources necessary to resume normal operations as quickly as possible. We will continue collaborating with district leadership to address questions as they... Continue Reading
Florida's Amendment 1, set to appear on the November ballot, could make school board elections partisan starting in 2026. If passed, the amendment would add party labels to candidates on the ballot and limit voter eligibility in the primaries based on party affiliation. Rep.... Continue Reading
By Jeffrey S. Solochek Will voters pick a charter school operator or a district high school principal to run the system? On the surface, the two candidates vying to become Pasco County’s first new superintendent in more than a decade appear remarkably similar. Both Chris Dunning and... Continue Reading
By Chad Aldeman Schools have been dealing with a number of unique challenges over the last few years. Labor shortages. Low morale. Declining student enrollment. Meanwhile, they’re trying to re-engage students and get them back on track academically. If I told you there was one education... Continue Reading
By Cale Golden Some of the benefits of Advanced Placement® (AP)—including building skills for college and career and providing an opportunity to earn college credit and placement—are familiar to many educators. What might be lesser known is that students don’t need... Continue Reading
Members of the NASSP Principal Recovery Network will be testifying today before the House Oversight Committee and discussing preventing and recovering from gun violence in schools. This has been a difficult start to the school year, and this conversation is needed. We hope you can tune into the... Continue Reading
By Trinity Alicia Crowdfunding has long helped teachers afford the school supplies they need for their classrooms. But as prices rise and budgets get further constrained, these fundraising efforts have become an even more critical lifeline. According to a survey of more than 3,000 teachers... Continue Reading
West Shore Jr./Sr. High School in Melbourne has been recognized as a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. West Shore Jr./Sr. High was among only 15 Florida schools, and just 356 schools across the nation are recognized this year with this honor. This marks the... Continue Reading
The Manatee County (Florida) district plans to build five schools by 2027. The Bradenton Herald reports that district officials plan to open a K-8 and a middle school in August 2025, two elementary schools in August 2026 and a high school in August 2027. By opening several new campuses... Continue Reading
By Melissa Eichman The Easterseals School for Limitless Learning is now open in Valrico. The school serves students with autism and other related disabilities, focusing on individualized instruction. “We develop learning plans and goals based on their individual style of... Continue Reading
