Reporter: Annette Montgomery Writer: Tim Belizaire Carl Burnside was the last to find out Friday morning that he was selected as Lee County Schools Principal of the Year for 2025. He’s spent the last five decades with the school district, first as a student, then as a teacher, and then... Continue Reading
By Annabelle Sikes For the second time, Hamlin Elementary School Principal Angela Murphy-Osborne has been named principal of the year for Florida by the National Association of Elementary School Principals. Murphy-Osborne is only one of two principals to receive the honor twice, and she is the... Continue Reading
By Kara Arundel Education experts anticipate changes in fiscal approaches to state grants, special education, school choice and curriculum. As a presidential candidate, Republican Donald Trump promised that if elected in 2024, one of his early priorities would be “closing up” the... Continue Reading
By Ian Swaby When Carmen Larson was summoned to the media center at Sarasota Middle School on Nov. 21, she thought it was just another matter to resolve. Instead, she was greeted with confetti, students, a performance by the school band, teachers and family members. Larson was revealed as... Continue Reading
By Douglas Soule A Florida law restricting minors' access to social media will take effect on Jan. 1 – but it won’t be immediately enforced against major social media platforms. Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office is holding off going after any of those running afoul of... Continue Reading
By Nicole Griffin The Florida Department of Education is looking to improve school safety by putting a stop to false threats. The board met Wednesday in Orlando and discussed the epidemic of false threats that they say swept over not just Florida, but the country at the start of this school... Continue Reading
A day after becoming Senate president, Wauchula Republican Ben Albritton on Wednesday named lawmakers who will lead numerous Senate committees. The selections included: Sen. Blaise Ingoglia, a Spring Hill Republican will chair the Banking and Insurance Committee Sen. Tom Leek, an Ormond Beach... Continue Reading
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is proud to announce the esteemed finalists for the coveted 2025 Teacher of the Year award. These exceptional educators have been selected from a pool of highly qualified nominees, demonstrating outstanding dedication, innovative teaching methods, and... Continue Reading
By Nimah Gobir “Here’s how I describe what a Chromebook is to a group of people who don’t know what a Chromebook is,” said middle school teacher and comedian Jonathan Williams in a comedy set. “It’s like a laptop, but broken.” His joke and others... 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 Gershon Harrell The School District of Palm Beach County and the school police union have reached an agreement on pay increases. During a Tuesday meeting, the school board approved a 5% raise for school police officers, along with a 3% bonus of the officer's pay. The raises will be... Continue Reading
Reporter: Haley Zarcone Writer: Elyssa Morataya It’s a big night for families with kids attending Lee County Schools! Dr. Denise Carlin was just sworn in as superintendent. In recent years it’s been hard to keep someone in the job. When Dr. Greg Adkins announced his retirement... Continue Reading
