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Glades County considering shift to 4-day school week
Glades County considering shift to 4-day school week

By Amy Galo The Glades County School District is considering a shift to a four-day school week, with many parents showing support for the idea. The proposal, initially brought forward by teachers, has sparked interest from educators both within and outside the county. "We have had our phones... Continue Reading

Date posted04/22/2025


With scores down, Florida schools are paying more attention to math
With scores down, Florida schools are paying more attention to math

By Jeffrey S. Solochek Florida has a math problem. Fourth graders’ performance in the subject on the Nation’s Report Card has stagnated over the past decade. Eighth graders recently hit a 20-year low on the biannual test, ranking 41st among the states. About half of... Continue Reading

Date posted04/22/2025


Alachua County Public Schools names School Related Employee of Year
Alachua County Public Schools names School Related Employee of Year

The Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) announced Monday the recipient of its 2025 School Related Employee of the Year. According to an ACPS release, Whitney Davis, the family liaison at the Rawlings Center for Fine Arts in Gainesville, was selected for the award. Davis has a unique perspective... Continue Reading

Date posted04/22/2025


St. Lucie County sheriff increasing law enforcement presence at local schools
St. Lucie County sheriff increasing law enforcement presence at local schools

By: Jordan Matich Just days after a deadly mass shooting at Florida State University, the St. Lucie County Sheriff announced Sunday evening families will see increased law enforcement in and around local schools. The sheriff's office said there is no specific or credible threat to local... Continue Reading

Date posted04/22/2025


Marion County names new Interim Superintendent
Marion County names new Interim Superintendent

Marion County School Board members are filling the shoes of their outgoing Superintendent, at least for now. School leaders agreed to appoint Doctor Danielle Brewer as Interim Superintendent, effective this July. She currently serves the school district as the Senior Executive Director of High... Continue Reading

Date posted04/21/2025


Despite layoffs, NAEP to continue as planned in 2026
Despite layoffs, NAEP to continue as planned in 2026

By Naaz Modan Despite massive layoffs that left the U.S. Department of Education with a skeleton crew in charge of administering and analyzing the Nation’s Report Card, the agency said on Thursday the assessment will continue as planned next year. “The Department will ensure that... Continue Reading

Date posted04/21/2025


Miami-Dade Public Schools announces 2025 principal, assistant principal of the year
Miami-Dade Public Schools announces 2025 principal, assistant principal of the year

By Veronica Crespo Walter C. Hall, from Leisure City K-8 Center, won the District’s Principal of the Year. According to the District, Hall has been an educator at M-DCPS for two decades. Hall recently won the 2025 Florida Taxwatch Principal Leadership Award, recognizing him as one of... Continue Reading

Date posted04/21/2025


Students won’t be required to learn financial literacy as Democrats’ bills stall
Students won’t be required to learn financial literacy as Democrats’ bills stall

By Gabrielle Russon A bill requiring students to learn about financial literacy and career readiness at public school doesn’t seem destined to pass this Legislative Session. Under current law, students are required to learn about nutrition, personal health, Internet safety, substance... Continue Reading

Date posted04/21/2025


Miami-Dade School Board unanimously approve mandatory heart screenings for student athletes
Miami-Dade School Board unanimously approve mandatory heart screenings for student athletes

By Ari Odzer Mandatory heart screenings are coming to Miami-Dade County Public Schools. “It saves lives,” cardiologist Dr. Madeleen Mas said to the Miami-Dade County School Board. The board agreed and voted unanimously on Wednesday to require electrocardiogram screening for all... Continue Reading

Date posted04/17/2025


Orange County holdouts reach school resource officer deal
Orange County holdouts reach school resource officer deal

BY Emma Delamo Orange County Public Schools officials announced they have reached a tentative agreement with four cities and a town they were negotiating with for school resource officer coverage. Superintendent Maria Vazquez said negotiations were made with leaders in Apopka, Ocoee, Winter... Continue Reading

Date posted04/17/2025


Children's Week 2025 Advocate Award Recipients
Children's Week 2025 Advocate Award Recipients

Congratulations to Our 2025 Advocate Award Recipients   Monday was filled with powerful advocacy, inspiring moments, and meaningful connections—and we couldn’t have done it without YOU. 🎉 Congratulations to our... Continue Reading

Date posted04/17/2025


Choose Your Best Self
Choose Your Best Self

By Brad Gustafson People have the capacity to navigate extraordinary change when the conditions are right. But the conditions aren’t always right in education, and leading in an environment of constant change can be exhausting. Some weeks, I consider it a success if I’m able to stay... Continue Reading

Date posted04/17/2025