The Florida Department of Education announced Katy Jo Harrison, a first-grade teacher at Hosford Elementary and Junior High School in Liberty County, as one of five finalists for 2026 Florida Teacher of the Year. The state finalists were chosen from 76 district teachers of the year. The 2026... Continue Reading
By Patrick Henkels Cambridge International has named Hillsborough County Public Schools as the 2024-2025 U.S. District of the Year. In a news release, district officials said the award recognizes school districts that have "demonstrated consistently strong student... Continue Reading
As Florida advances toward becoming a Top 10 global economy by 2030, a major factor in achieving this goal is ensuring Florida’s workforce possesses the essential math skills to meet the demands of an evolving job market. The Florida Chamber Foundation’s report, Aligning Math Education... Continue Reading
By Madison Zaleski Glades County Schools will not be transitioning to a four-day school week after considering making the schedule change in the 2025-26 school year. "I don't see the benefit from it. I mean, I've worked my whole life, through graduating high school for five days a week," said... Continue Reading
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 Janelle Irwin Taylor A lot of things aren’t clear in overtime of the 2025 Legislative Session after budget negotiations broke down so severely that House Speaker Daniel Perez used explosive terminology — literally — to describe the impasse. But at least one thing is clear:... Continue Reading
By Anna Merod For years, the FBI has advised schools and other organizations not to pay ransomware demands, because doing so can embolden threat actors and there’s no guarantee that stolen data will be recovered. PowerSchool acknowledged in a Wednesday statement that it made a... Continue Reading
By Drew Dixon Students from Wekiva High School in Apopka got high marks in a national competition for their knowledge and capabilities in restaurant management after the team fared well in a National Restaurant Association Education Foundation (NRAEF) event. The Apopka students placed fourth... Continue Reading
With campus safety concerns starting to rise, Broward County Public Schools educators and staff will have a new tool at their fingertips: a crisis alert button aimed at speeding up emergency response times. “Improving the response times of school staff and/or first responders can be the... Continue Reading
Published Wed, May 7 202511:28 AM EDT Annie Nova The interest rates on federal student loans are likely to decline slightly in the 2025-2026 academic year, according to an estimate by higher education expert Mark Kantrowitz. A drop in interest rates could provide... Continue Reading
As the Trump administration promotes AI in education, advocates say computer science skills must be a bigger priority nationwide. Published May 6, 2025 Anna Merod, Reporter Dive Brief: More than 250 CEOs called for state leaders to adopt a computer science... Continue Reading
District officials caution about severe consequences for involved students OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – The Osceola County school district reached out to parents on Wednesday, warning about an “unacceptable” new TikTok challenge involving local students. In a message to... Continue Reading
