By Libby Stanford Former President Donald Trump and the Republican Party would push for universal school choice, expand parental rights over education, end teacher tenure, and prohibit transgender girls from playing girls’ sports if they win the White House and majorities in Congress in... Continue Reading
By Patrick O’Donnell A movement to throw out traditional A-F grades in favor of tracking high school students as they gain mastery of academic and life skills is gaining momentum, with five states and powerful players joining forces to advance it. The hope of the “Skills for the... Continue Reading
By Olina Banerji & Sam Mallon In April, Tennessee became the 34th state to allow teachers to carry guns at school, joining a club that’s burgeoned in the last decade, after South Dakota became the first state in 2013 to enact legislation allowing educators to be armed. The strategy... Continue Reading
Regina Marcazzo-Skarka Recently released test scores for the 2023-2024 school year show continued upward movement for Indian River County students in all subject areas. Students achieved the highest percentages of level 3 or above scores since the 2014-2015 school year in subjects such as... Continue Reading
By LISA J. HURIASH A demolition has been completed: Now finally gone is the Parkland school building where 17 students and staff members were killed in a 2018 massacre. The 1200 building at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High was the site of the school shooting that also resulted in the wounding of... Continue Reading
By: Todd Whitaker To be honest, motivating teachers during difficult times is eerily similar to motivating teachers during all times. The reason is teaching is always difficult. There is no easy in education. That is what makes it challenging and that is what makes it rewarding. However, it... Continue Reading
By JEFFREY SCHWEERS State officials said they passed up millions of dollars in new federal food assistance money because they have more than enough programs to feed Florida’s hungry children this summer. But advocates for the hungry say the numbers tell a different story. “The... Continue Reading
Kara Arundel, Senior Reporter Younger elementary students are likely to need more reading and math support because they are either falling behind or consistently testing below historical trends, according to research released Monday by Curriculum Associates, a company that provides... Continue Reading
KAREN D'SOUZA Pandemic babies, toddlers and preschoolers are now becoming school-age, and the impact of Covid disruptions on them has become undeniable. Many show signs of being developmentally behind, The New York Times reported, which hurts academic ability. Early childhood experts, teachers... Continue Reading
By; Julie Garisto About a dozen Lake County schools and district offices will operate under new leadership next school year. Superintendent Diane Kornegay announced the administrative changes over the past few weeks, as the district prepares for the return of students in August. Here is the... Continue Reading
By Jarleene Almenas Will the Volusia County School Board renew its five-year partnership agreement with AdventHealth? The contract — originally approved in 2018 — was pulled by Superintendent Carmen Balgobin at the board's June 25 meeting. This was the second time the contract's... Continue Reading
BY TAMMIE FIELDS A+ Teacher Kathryn Gunter has created an evolving, student-centered space at Lovell Elementary School in Apopka that is inviting and helps students feel connected not only to their school but to each other. When Spectrum News 13 recently visited Lovell Elementary School, media... Continue Reading
