By Finch Walker Amid mass layoffs at the Department of Education and a freeze on more than $6 billion in federal funds for school districts, Brevard's school board has been left with little guidance on how to budget for the upcoming school year. A day after the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to... Continue Reading
By Emmaleigh Clegg Back to school is right around the corner, and Bay District Schools has been working all summer to ensure that they are staffed for the upcoming school year. This year, they’ve made significant progress closing the teacher shortage gap compared to 2024. “We... Continue Reading
Ponce de Leon High School is making some changes to its cell phone policy for the next school year. Starting this year, students in 6th-8th grade will have the option to store their phones in a locker made specifically for the devices. This change follows the signing of a new law by Governor... Continue Reading
By Roger Riddell Management of key federal workforce development programs will begin shifting from the U.S. Department of Education to the U.S. Department of Labor under an interagency agreement signed in May, according to a joint announcement by the agencies Tuesday. Adult education and... Continue Reading
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump's administration to resume dismantling the Department of Education, part of his bid to shrink the federal government's role in education in favor of more control by the states. In the latest high court win for... Continue Reading
By Amber Jo Cooper On his first day on the job, Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas issued thorough instructions to superintendents on parental rights and directed them to ensure all employees understand those rights. In a letter sent Monday, Kamoutsas instructed school district... Continue Reading
By: Bryce Johnson Pasco County Schools is making changes to its free meals program due to rising food costs and changes in federal legislation. The district announced that the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program, which offers free breakfast and lunch to all students, is moving... Continue Reading
By Colleen Wixon Indian River and St. Lucie teens hoping for extra morning sleep next school year will have to wait for school holidays. A new state law essentially eliminated a 2023 mandate for later middle and high school start times. The 2023 state law required middle schools to begin no... Continue Reading
By Natalie La Roche Pietri, Carla Mendez Palm Beach County schools are at risk of losing more than $30 million in federal funding because the Trump administration continues to withhold education grants that had already been approved by Congress and were expected to be distributed by July... Continue Reading
By Kara Arundel A four-day school week is “probably not” beneficial for students, and there’s no evidence of large positive effects on student outcomes, according to an analysis of 11 high-quality U.S. studies by HEDCO Institute for Evidence-based Educational Practice at... Continue Reading
By Alaijah Brown After losing its entire administrative team in June, Tallahassee Collegiate Academy's governing board has appointed a new principal at the school. Robin Oliveri, a veteran educator who is well known in Tallahassee for her work in science education and educational leadership,... Continue Reading
By Julie Garisto It's been a milestone week for education in Lake County. Notable achievements at Lake County Schools continue this week, following the school's recognition for marked improvement in core subjects. For the first time since 2008, Lake County's public and charter schools have... Continue Reading
