By Maya Brown, Literacy Content Development Manager at the UF Lastinger Center New Worlds Reading[1] is Florida’s free program that mails eligible VPK - 5th graders 9 free books with reading activities each school year to help boost their literacy skills. We often get asked questions... Continue Reading
By Jackie Pascale With the first day of school in Broward County coming up quickly on Aug. 11, the Broward County School Board had a final discussion and vote Tuesday on the Student Code of Conduct, ultimately approving the Code of Conduct, including keeping the near ban on student cellphone... 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 Gabrielle Russon It’s nearing the end of Summer and families are beginning preparations for a new school year. Now, Gov. Ron DeSantis is promoting the new permanent sales tax holiday in August for school supplies. “I would just urge Floridians to take advantage of it,”... Continue Reading
By Erik von Ancken At her annual State of the Schools address Monday afternoon in Lake Mary, Seminole County Schools Superintendent Serita Beamon announced the district achieved yet another A-rating from the state of Florida and Seminole County is ranked No. 1 yet again amongst Central Florida... Continue Reading
By Matt Hoffmann On Monday, top Leon County Schools administrators witnessed a demonstration on how drones could be used to distract or even neutralize an active shooter on their campuses. However, Superintendent Rocky Hanna said the program would cost about $1 million per year - a tall ask... Continue Reading
By Charlie Whitehead At a hearing on July 29, the Lee County School Board will be asked to approve a budget for next year of just less than $2.8 billion. The property tax rate to support that budget would 5.319 mils, or just under $5.32 for every $1,000 of taxable property value. Of that... Continue Reading
By Jesse Scheckner G. Holmes Braddock, a towering figure in South Florida education who served on the Miami-Dade County School Board for 38 years, died Thursday, just one day after he turned 100. His death was confirmed by the School District. Braddock’s tenure on the Board, from 1962... Continue Reading
By Hannah Yechivi Broward County Public Schools, the 6th-largest school system in the country, was preparing for students to return to classrooms on Aug. 11. Superintendent Howard Hepburn said there will be additional security measures and new requirements for teachers and staff. “All... Continue Reading
By Saundra Amrhein Facing a severe housing crunch for its teachers – many of whom endure long commutes – DeSoto County Schools has given the green light to a Sarasota-based developer to build workforce apartments for educators on school-owned property. Following months of... Continue Reading
By Cody Butler Some Florida teachers will need new training before the school year starts as part of a statewide push to boost student reading scores. According to the latest national report card, scores dropped last year for fourth, eighth, and twelfth-grade students. Lawmakers are trying to... Continue Reading
By Cristina Pop Charlotte County is considering installing speed cameras in school zones to catch drivers who exceed speed limits. This initiative aims to enhance safety, particularly in areas lacking sidewalks, which force children to walk close to fast-moving traffic. Many parents express... Continue Reading
