Several controversial rules for upcoming Florida school year approved by board of education
The Florida Department of Education Board approved several new controversial rules for the upcoming school year.
Florida DOE approves new school year rules
The Florida Department of Education has approved new controversial rules for the upcoming school year
World’s only commercial ‘zero-gravity’ lab
Florida Tech is home to the only commercial gravity offset lab in the world. Its goal is to advance the space industry and give more people access to STEM careers.
4-day school week gains popularity as more districts adopt model
Advocates say a 4-day school week could improve quality of life, but others say it could hinder a student's academic progress.
Sam’s Club offering new memberships to teachers at discounted rate
The problem of classroom funding is widespread and Sam’s Club is looking to ease the burden for educators across the country with 60% off a new membership.
Fargo Police: 1 officer dead, 2 critical, suspect dead in shooting
Minnesota native Jake Wallin, 23, was fatally shot in the incident on Friday, Fargo police announced.
More schools moving to 4-day week
Schools across the U.S. are considering a 4-day school week.
Utah boarding school loses license following death of Washington teen Taylor Goodridge
The death of a Snohomish County, Washington girl at a Utah-based therapeutic boarding school has led to the loss of its license, and a separate decision found that staff "breached the standard of care."
Biden admin cancels $39B in student loan debt for 800,000-plus borrowers
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.
When does the 2023-2024 school year start in Central Florida?
Here's when the 23-24 school year starts in Central Florida. The list includes Orange County, Volusia County, Osceola County, and many other counties.
'SAVE' plan: What to know about Biden's alternate approach to cut student loan debt
Under the SAVE plan, the typical student loan borrower would save about $1,000 a month, the president said.
Target, Walmart announce back-to-school deals for teachers, students
Back-to-school deals are back for teachers and students.
Supreme Court makes big decisions with more to come: Here's what to know
The Supreme Court is expected to announce major decisions Friday on Biden's student loan forgiveness program and a case that impacts gay rights.
Central Florida community celebrates new AAPI education law
A big celebration took place over the weekend, in honor of a new Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage education bill that was approved on May 9.
North Carolina charter school can't force girls to wear skirts, Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court has left in place an appellate ruling barring a North Carolina public charter school from requiring girls to wear skirts to school.
Hospital systems partner with UCF in scholarships, donations toward new College of Nursing campus
With assistance from two of Central Florida's largest hospital systems, the University of Central Florida announced that its College of Nursing is one step closer to a new building planned for the UCF Academic Health Sciences Center.
Florida school district's cellphone ban will extend to lunch, recess
"The students will still be allowed to use any phone in the teachers room, the main office. A parent could call into the main office and get a note to their student, " says Orange County School Board member Angie Gallo.
Florida school district sued after banning popular, award-winning children's book
Tango — a children's book about two male penguins who adopted, hatched, and raised a penguin — is the face of a major lawsuit filed in Lake County, Florida.
Florida groups battle over speech rights, academic freedom
University professors and students are urging a federal appeals court to uphold a decision blocking a 2022 Florida law that would restrict the way race-related concepts can be taught in classrooms — a law that Gov. Ron DeSantis dubbed the “Stop WOKE Act.”
Duke University to cover tuition for NC, SC students whose families earn $150K or less
"Attending college can expand a family’s opportunities for generations, and we aim to make the Duke experience as widely accessible as we can," the school said.