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Florida law seeking to limit youth access to social media violates First Amendment rights
Florida law seeking to limit youth access to social media violates First Amendment rights

In a long-anticipated move, two Internet industry groups filed a constitutional challenge on Monday to a new Florida law that aims to keep children off social media platforms. The Computer & Communications Industry Association and NetChoice, whose members include tech giants such as Google... Continue Reading

Date posted10/29/2024


This Central Florida school district was named the No. 1 public school district in the state
This Central Florida school district was named the No. 1 public school district in the state

By Haley Coomes A new ranking by Niche has named Seminole County Public Schools as the top public school district in Florida. According to SCPS, the 2025 rankings by Niche, a school ratings and reviews site, were based on a “rigorous analysis of key performance indicators including... Continue Reading

Date posted10/29/2024


‘They’re too prevalent’: District officials ban cell phone use at Dixie County Middle High School
‘They’re too prevalent’: District officials ban cell phone use at Dixie County Middle High School

By Mistie Webb Some middle and high school students in Dixie County will now have to put their phones away and out of reach during school hours. School officials announced that Dixie County Middle High School students will no longer be allowed to use cell phones during school hours. In their... Continue Reading

Date posted10/29/2024


Brevard Public Schools Officials Announce 2025 Employee of the Year Finalists
Brevard Public Schools Officials Announce 2025 Employee of the Year Finalists

Brevard Public Schools has announced the finalists of 2025 Employee of the Year. Cabinet members, school board members, and Superintendent Dr. Rendell surprised these exemplary staff members on Thursday with a gift and lunch in recognition of their tremendous positive impacts. “You truly... Continue Reading

Date posted10/29/2024


Brevard Public Schools Awarded $5.6 Million in School Recognition Funds
Brevard Public Schools Awarded $5.6 Million in School Recognition Funds

Brevard Public Schools is proud to announce that 55 schools across the district have earned State Designated School Recognition funds for their exceptional performance in the 2023-2024 school year. These funds are awarded to schools that achieved an “A” rating or improved their... Continue Reading

Date posted10/25/2024


New cameras catch thousands of drivers passing stopped school buses
New cameras catch thousands of drivers passing stopped school buses

By Tim Wronka Hillsborough County’s new stop-arm cameras have caught thousands of drivers illegally passing stopped school buses. The company that makes the cameras, BusPatrol, said they’ve caught 6,500 drivers since the beginning of the school year in August. Hillsborough... Continue Reading

Date posted10/25/2024


Columbia County superintendent retires
Columbia County superintendent retires

By Glory Reitz The Columbia County School Board meeting chambers were filled with more citizens than usual as the board said its goodbyes to Superintendent Lex Carswell during his last board meeting on Tuesday. Carswell chose not to run for reelection and will be replaced by Fort White... Continue Reading

Date posted10/25/2024


New names for Manatee County K-8 school proposed
New names for Manatee County K-8 school proposed

Possible names for the New East County K-8 school have been announced in a school board meeting held on Tuesday, Oct 22. The submissions were narrowed down to the following finalists: Frankie A. Howze Tim Kolbe Lake Manatee Liberty Visit... Continue Reading

Date posted10/25/2024


Newly arrived English learners a positive for existing ELs
Newly arrived English learners a positive for existing ELs

By Kara Arundel The arrival of new English learners in Delaware schools contributed to positive academic performance in current and former English learners and had no adverse effects on non-EL students, according to a study conducted by Rand Corp. and published this month in a peer-reviewed... Continue Reading

Date posted10/24/2024


2024 Elections and the Future of State-Level Education
2024 Elections and the Future of State-Level Education

By: Ben Zumbahlen As we get closer to the 2024 elections outcomes, we’re tracking the races and initiatives that will impact the future of American education policy. We’ll deliver you the results on elections for governors and state legislators, contests for board of education... Continue Reading

Date posted10/24/2024


PCPS Announces 2024-25 Principals of the Year
PCPS Announces 2024-25 Principals of the Year

Polk County Public Schools is proud to announce our district’s Principals of the Year!Congratulations to Principal Suzie Nelson from Chain of Lakes Elementary, and Assistant Principal Stephanie Huber from Southwest Middle.Nelson and Huber were selected from a group of outstanding PCPS... Continue Reading

Date posted10/24/2024


Attendance Still Matters…
Attendance Still Matters…

As a young girl, my family relocated from New York to Florida in the late eighties. I vividly recall that my mother made a concerted effort to move during the holiday season to cause minimal disruption to my education experience. We arrived in Miami just ahead of the winter holidays, with the... Continue Reading

Postedby Tanisha Cunningham
Date posted10/24/2024