By Arianna Prothero Middle schoolers embody a messy no-man’s land: young enough to get excited by stickers and play-acting, but mature enough to crave autonomy and opportunities to improve their world. Younger adolescents have shed much of their early-childhood curiosity and confidence... Continue Reading
Alaijah Brown, Tallahassee Democrat Stacy Chambers, Florida State University Schools superintendent of nine years, is stepping down from the role June 3 to work for Charter Schools USA. Meantime, Christopher Small – an FSU alum and educational program director – will be... Continue Reading
One year and two nationwide searches later, the Duval County School Board has finally named a new superintendent for Duval County Public Schools. The board members voted unanimously Thursday morning to choose Dr. Christopher Bernier, the former superintendent of Lee County Schools in Florida, to... Continue Reading
By : Sommer Senne The internet is a big playground with tons of entertainment options, but similarly to real playgrounds, not everyone plays nice. That’s why Google’s Online Safety Roadshow is teaching Oasis Middle School students how to protect passwords and secrets. Middle... Continue Reading
Several Broward County Public Schools robotics teams put their STEM skills to the test and brought home high marks after national and world championship competitions. “Competing in the national and world championships is a tremendous accomplishment, and we are so proud of these student... Continue Reading
By Brent Woronoff The Board of Crime Stoppers of Northeast Florida presented the Flagler County winners of the Crime Stoppers Poster Contest at the Flagler County School Board meeting on May 21. The first-place winners earned $200, second place $150 and third place $100. Matanzas swept the... Continue Reading
ByMatt Zalaznick Seattle Public Schools calls its closure plan, which could impact up to 20 buildings, “A System of Well-Resourced Schools.” Columbus City Schools’ proposal aims to reimagine and redesign education in Ohio’s largest city and... Continue Reading
BY CLARA-SOPHIA DALY One student used artificial intelligence to map food insecurity and detect breast cancer. Another student used her passion for theater to perform for children who were hospitalized. A third created a nonprofit to support children who have an incarcerated parent. Others... Continue Reading
After Orange County Public Schools approved a new cellphone policy preventing students from using their phones during the school day, Timber Creek High School came up with ways to keep students engaged without their phones. Rather than playing on their phones, two days a week Timber Creek... Continue Reading
By Jeffrey S. Solochek As it prepares for classes to resume in the fall, the Pasco County school board is again revising the rules it expects students to follow. It’s adding new guidelines regarding when students may use cell phones, for instance, and what types of clothing they may... Continue Reading
Some will roll their eyes at the notion that competing in video games is a sport, considering that athleticism may not be required. But the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district is sold on the value of its Esports programs. Steve McHale, who spent 6 ½ years as Dr. Phillips’... Continue Reading
By: Julie Garisto Accommodating growth while maintaining educational standards has proven to be an ongoing challenge for officials in Lake County. "The county has grown by around 20 percent over the past decade, with most of that growth occurring on the south end of the county," said a video... Continue Reading
