Volusia County Council rejects funding of extra school resource deputies requested by district
The Volusia County Council has voted against a proposal by Volusia County Schools to help pay for extra school resource officers in the area’s middle schools.
Multiple Florida students bitten by wild rats while under teacher supervision, district says
Multiple students at Buddy Taylor Middle School in Palm Coast were bitten by wild rats while under the supervision of a teacher according to an investigation conducted by the Flagler County school district.
FL man charged with beating pregnant girlfriend • Driver pulls gun on FL trooper • 2 shot during family fight
A Florida man has been charged with beating his pregnant girlfriend, a frustrated driver reportedly pulled a gun on an off-duty Florida State Trooper during a traffic jam: Here's FOX 35's Week in Review.
Renovated Planetarium reopens at Seminole State College for students and public
The Planetarium at Seminole State College is ready to reopen to students and the public.
Education Department punishes student loan servicer for error that made 800,000 borrowers delinquent
The U.S. Department of Education said it penalized MOHELA after a billing error led over 800,000 borrowers to miss their payments in October.
Florida teachers pick up extra jobs to make ends meet
Educators in Central Florida are scraping to get by and many are picking up second jobs. Fox 35 profiled two teachers who found it necessary to pick up extra work to make ends meet for their families.
Discipline referrals up 150% at Brevard Public Schools with stricter discipline policy in use
Discipline referrals are up 150% in Brevard Public Schools.
Biden administration aims for narrower student loan relief plan
The Biden administration is moving toward a narrower student loan relief plan that would target specific groups of borrowers rather than a sweeping plan like the one the Supreme Court rejected in June.
Holy Bible briefly pulled from Florida school shelves after it was challenged for 'sexually explicit content'
The "The Holy Bible" is back on school shelves after it was temporarily pulled for review. The school district said it received a challenge against the book last Friday.
No. 24 UCF volleyball undefeated at start of inaugural Big 12 season
The Big 12 volleyball preseason poll had the Knights finishing ninth out of 13 teams in the conference. Players have been using that as bulletin board material all season.
Florida State Board of Education approves teacher apprenticeship program
On Wednesday the State Board of Education approved rules to get to work on a teacher apprenticeship program.
Teacher apprenticeship program approved
The Florida State Board of Education approved the Teacher Apprenticeship program allowing applicants to train in the classroom while learning from experienced teachers. The experience will lead to a bachelor's degree and a professional educator certificate.
Central Florida school tackles teaching Israel-Hamas war
Central Florida educators are helping students understand and process the conflict in Israel. The curriculum for AP Human Geography includes exploring the conflict, but the recent attacks in the Middle East have made the discussion more significant this school year.
Winnie the Pooh slasher flick shown to Florida fourth graders sparks backlash from parents: 'Careless'
Florida charter school students and parents were upset after their math teacher showed the class the slasher flick "Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey."
Florida details plans on implementation of new Charter School Review Commission
Florida education officials on Wednesday approved a rule that details how a new statewide commission can function as an “alternate venue" for approving charter schools.
School resource officer was justified in handcuffing of 12-year-old autistic student, police say
The DeLand Police Department has reviewed the handcuffing of a 12-year-old autistic student, and ruled it within protocol, though the officer was punished for other actions.
Seminole County algebra students forced to go virtual as teacher shortage continues
A school in Seminole County is having so much trouble hiring and keeping teachers, it’s having to put kids in virtual classrooms.
Algebra students forced to go virtual
A school in Seminole County is having so much trouble hiring and keeping teachers, it’s having to put kids in virtual classrooms.
12-year-old boy with autism tackled, handcuffed by SRO at DeLand Middle School
A Volusia County mother says her 12-year-old son was left scarred after an encounter with a school resource officer last month.
Florida kindergartener mistakenly given flu shot at school: 'I was literally in shock,' mom says
A Florida mom claims her daughter was mistakenly given the flu shot at school, despite not giving the school permission to do so.