Community college transfers derail students: 'Waste of time'
Every year, hundreds of thousands of students start at community colleges hoping to transfer to a university later. It’s advertised as a cheaper path to a bachelor’s degree. Yet the reality is rarely that simple.
Here's the best, highest rated public high schools in the Orlando area
As the school year prepares to come to a close, some families may be thinking about moving. Whether that's to or around Orlando, it's important to some that they know how well of a school their child will attend.
School shooting message in Florida school bathroom leads to 2 arrests
Two students at a middle school in Florida have been arrested after authorities said a message threatening a school shooting was scrawled on bathroom mirror.
Brevard Public Schools down to three finalists for superintendent job
Brevard County Public schools gave members of the community a chance to meet with potential new superintendents before the district makes a decision on who it will hire next week.
Florida teachers among lowest paid in the country
The state of Florida ranks nearly dead last when it comes to average teacher pay, according to a new report from the National Education Association.
DeSantis-backed New College board scraps 5 professors tenure
The New College of Florida trustees now dominated by conservatives appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis voted Wednesday to deny tenure to five professors, overriding concerns by faculty and students that the decision poses a threat to academic freedom.
Louisiana senior, 16, awarded more than $9 million in scholarships
Maliq Barnes, 16, was accepted to 175 colleges and universities and was offered more than $9 million in scholarships from more than 125 different schools.
Windermere Prep parents want immediate notification when threat occurs
Some parents of children who attend Windermere Preparatory School tell FOX 35 News that the school needs to notify parents immediately, during any type of threat.
Florida teen accused of bringing handgun to school while possibly 'under the influence of drugs'
A Florida teenager has been arrested for bringing a gun onto his high school campus, according to authorities.
Nearly 1,500 books were banned in first half of school year: Report
PEN America recorded more book bans during the fall 2022 semester than in each of the prior two semesters.
PTSA, athletic associations fearful of fundraising impact with school crackdown on candy
The Seminole County School District is cracking down on candy. That’s after a family complained about their son buying too many snacks at school.
Washington State middle school blasted for 'highly vile' licking game between staff and students
A Washington state middle school hosted a licking competition between students and staff, prompting outcry from parents.
Florida voters will get to decide on partisan school board elections on 2024 ballot
The Florida Senate on Wednesday gave final approval to a proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to shift to holding partisan school-board elections.
‘A major problem’: Teacher vacancies up 80% in Brevard School District since 2018
Teachers aren’t sticking around in Brevard County, according to a new audit the school board is using to re-vamp policies.
Florida education board approves expanding Parental Rights law through 12th grade
The Florida Board of Education approved a ban on classroom instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades on Wednesday, at the request of Gov. Ron DeSantis as he gears up for an expected presidential run.
Flagler County schools will soon have Narcan available on campuses
Flagler Schools will soon become the first school district in Central Florida to carry opioid overdose treatment on its campuses, advocates say.
Colorado parents asked to step in, guard middle school after nearby shootings
McAuliffe International School in Denver will also stop selling hoodies as part of school uniform
Mississippi must allow religious exemption for childhood vaccines, judge orders
Mississippi must join most other states in allowing religious exemptions from vaccinations that children are required to receive so they can attend school, a federal judge has ruled.
Former sanitation worker to earn Harvard Law degree, raises $70K for blue-collar staff
Rehan Staton had a middle-class upbringing. But everything changed when his mother left the family, and his father had to raise two sons on his own.
Florida high school vandalized with graffiti including racial slurs, deputies say
A high school in Florida was hit by vandals who spray-painted graffiti that included racial slurs, according to authorities.