Gov. DeSantis signs bill eliminating Florida Standards Assessments exams
From St. Petersburg, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that abolishes the Florida Standards Assessment exams, which has been one of his priorities this legislative session.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill eliminating Florida Standards Assessments exams
From St. Petersburg, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that abolishes the Florida Standards Assessment exams, which has been one of his priorities this legislative session.
University vice chancellor admits to plagiarizing grant application, resigns
UNC-Chapel Hill said Terry Magnuson resigned from his post as vice chancellor for research after admitting to plagiarizing a grant application for U.S. Public Health Service funds.
High school launches ‘calm room’ to help students’ mental health
Rather than sending students home for headaches and other ailments, the school gave stressed students a 20-to-30-minute break, and they were able to return to class.
US public schools to stop serving free meals to all students once pandemic waiver expires
Public schools have been serving all students free meals during the COVID-19 pandemic, but that is likely coming to an end this summer after federal funding was not extended.
Teaching history as it unfolds
The war in Ukraine is an important moment in world history that is playing out in real time. Instructors are using this as a teaching moment.
Bill aimed at ending Florida Standards Assessments exams heads to governor's desk
Lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to a bill that would end the Florida Standards Assessments and replace the standardized exams with a "progress monitoring system" that would test students three times a year.
Bill aimed at ending Florida Standards Assessments exams heads to DeSantis
Lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to a bill that would overhaul the state’s standardized testing system, a priority of Gov. Ron DeSantis. House members voted 83-31 to pass the bill (SB 1048).
What is the 'Don't Say Gay' bill? What supporters, critics say about Florida's House Bill 1557
Florida House Bill 1557, a parental rights education bill dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics, has become a subject of contention in the state.
100K student loan borrowers eligible for debt relief under new rules, Dept. of Education says
The U.S. Department of Education says they have identified 100,000 borrowers eligible for student loan debt cancellation under a new change made by the agency to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Justices reject appeal by principal in Holocaust controversy
The Florida Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to take up an appeal by a former Palm Beach County school principal who was fired after controversial comments about the Holocaust.
Sixth-grader builds Lego replica of teacher for appreciation week
11-year-old Landen spent four months and up to 10,000 Lego bricks to build a replica of his inspiring teacher.
School testing changes get Florida Senate approval
The Florida Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a bill aimed at ending the Florida Standards Assessments in public schools and replacing the standardized exams with a “progress-monitoring” system.
Florida superintendent who defied DeSantis by pushing masks in schools gets ousted
A Florida school superintendent who defied Gov. Ron DeSantis on pandemic masks for students has been fired by the local school board.
Winter Springs HS launches WeatherSTEM system
Winter Springs High School has launched the WeatherSTEM system that will provide students with real-time and future-cast radar with a high-resolution weather camera featuring a live stream.
Florida superintendent who defied Gov. DeSantis on school masks gets fired
The 3-2 vote to terminate the contract of Carlee Simon came late Tuesday night by the Alachua County school board.
New STEM program offered at Umatilla High School
Umatilla High School in Lake County is now offering a STEM program for students thanks to a generous donation.
10 Brevard County school buses being fitted with AI tech to improve safety
Over half a million school buses travel in the United States, flashing their red stop signs. But many drivers pass illegally. Company Bus Patrol has a high-tech solution to a growing problem.
Florida House passes measure to limit race-related instruction
Overriding objections from Democrats who called the measure “wrong on all levels,” the Republican-controlled Florida House on Thursday passed a bill that would limit how race-related concepts are taught in schools and in workplace training sessions.
Minneapolis, St. Paul teachers file intent to strike
As negotiations continue, educators in St. Paul and Minneapolis school district's largest teachers' unions say they have filed their intent to strike Wednesday afternoon. They spoke to media at 4:15 p.m. to reiterate their position, and answer questions.