By Lauraine Langreo A federal program that helps schools get access to internet and broadband services could soon get an important update. The Federal Communications Commission on July 18 will vote on whether to expand its E-rate program to include funding for Wi-Fi hotspots and wireless... Continue Reading
By Olina Banerji If there’s one key leadership skill that principals need, it’s the art of conversation. This skill has come into sharp focus as the role has become more complex and demanding, school leaders say. “We notice that the size of our plates hasn’t increased,... Continue Reading
By Libby Stanford Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, a Republican who has come after “left-wing domination” in colleges and universities and criticized schools for “CRT indoctrination,” will be former President Donald Trump’s running mate in the 2024 election. Trump announced... Continue Reading
By Marlene Sokol In August, Superintendent Van Ayres will welcome more than 200,000 students back to Hillsborough County schools. He faces uncertainty over enrollment levels due to school choice and fallout from last year’s school boundary changes. State leaders have yet to determine... Continue Reading
Nathan Cobb New leadership is around the corner for a handful of Bay District Schools. According to information from the district, seven local schools will have new principals for the 2024-2025 school year, which is slated to begin for students on Aug. 12. Here's what we know. Which schools... Continue Reading
Mary Ellen Ritter With about a month until the start of the 2024-25 school year, Volusia County Schools has more than 200 job openings. The district will host two job fairs this month for all openings, including full- and part-time instructional and support positions. Application assistance,... Continue Reading
By Finch Walker The 2024-2025 school year comes with a big change on the Space Coast: Certain Brevard Public Schools employees will be armed with guns. You won't know who they are, what schools they serve at or how many there are, with the district citing safety concerns as the reason for... Continue Reading
By Alexandria Ng The role of school district librarians has shifted over time, particularly as schools have become more reliant on various forms of technology and devices. For education companies, school librarians can serve as important points of contact – particularly because their... Continue Reading
By Ellessandra Taormino With a new school year coming up, some Collier County schools are experiencing changes in leadership. Eight elementary schools and one middle school are getting a new principal this year. Here is who they are: Big Cypress Elementary Dr. Oliver Phipps, the current... Continue Reading
By Victoria Villanueva-Marquez Manatee County Schools superintendent Jason Wysong, who has completed his first year on the job, said he is most proud of the time he spent on each school campus. “We spend a lot of time in meetings here in this office, but the action is in the... Continue Reading
By Samantha Shane My colleagues feverishly jotted down notes as one of my students, Ethan, moved through his presentation on how educators can more intentionally use AI in their classes. Ethan, a high school junior studying to become a secondary history teacher in our Academy for... Continue Reading
By Alaijah Brown Leon County students made a 1% gain on the state's English Language Arts exams, and a 2% gain on the math assessments. Despite the small number, it signifies something else for the district: a sense of academic normalcy from the pandemic. "I am so proud of our students and... Continue Reading
