By: Tier Wootson In a news release on Tuesday, the Florida Parent Teacher Association announced they are joining other school districts, teachers’ unions, and non-profit organizations in a lawsuit to reinstate $396 million allocated funds meant for the... Continue Reading
By Arianna Prothero & Lauraine Langreo For the first time in the smartphone era, most K-12 students will start the school year in a state that has a policy restricting cellphones in school on the books. A wave of bills passed into law this year, and now 31 states either already limit... Continue Reading
By Natalie La Roche Pietri Every Broward district school will receive $500 to help provide lunches for students in need. The Broward School Board approved the measure unanimously on Tuesday, allocating the small amount to cushion the end of a program that made it possible for all students 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
By Ariel Schiller Duval County Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier received high praise from the school board after completing his first year at the helm, with a recent evaluation rating his performance “highly effective,” posting an overall score of 3.6 out of a... Continue Reading
By Ariel Schiller Stepping into a new position as St. Johns County’s superintendent comes with its share of responsibilities and goals for the upcoming year. Dr. Brennan Asplen stepped into his latest role with the school district about three weeks ago. He said the transition has gone... Continue Reading
By Samantha Neely Every parent wants to give their child the best education possible; however, the quality of public school systems varies widely from state to state, depending on the amount of funding. Is Florida among the best school systems in the country? To determine the... Continue Reading
By Lianna Norman, Samantha Neely, Cheryl McCloud Ready or not: The 2025-2026 school year is right around the corner. Although back-to-school shopping can get pretty expensive pretty quickly, Florida’s August sales tax holiday is getting longer this year. In June, Gov. DeSantis signed... Continue Reading
By Amy Sams, Principal, SouthShore Charter Academy When I accepted the position at my current school, my best friend challenged me to be involved in my new community. Though I immediately began to worry about the time investment of such a challenge, I knew it was sound advice. I decided to... Continue Reading
By Kayla Lewis People in Union County are celebrating one of their own: Economics and American Government teacher Mark Harrison. “We’ve always known how fabulous he is, but now other people in the State of Florida recognize that as well,” shared Marcie Tucker, principal of... Continue Reading
By Carla Mendez To those part of the latest generation, the thought of having only a few TV channels to flip through feels almost dystopian. After school, the average routine for most kids today is to dive straight into the digital maze, hopping from YouTube to Instagram to Snapchat, spending... Continue Reading
By Ryan Benn Most parents would love for their children to read more, but few could bring a horse in to help them do it. Since June 5, the nonprofit Gentle Carousel has hosted weekly reading events at the Marion Theatre, bringing together crowds of children and their parents. Every Thursday,... Continue Reading
