By Jay Waagmeester A state forecast indicates Florida schools will experience declining enrollment in five of the next six years, with the one positive year representing less than a 0.1% increase. The student enrollment forecast from the state Office of Economic and Demographic Research... Continue Reading
Central Florida students will be heading back to the classroom the week of Aug. 12. Some of those students will be walking the halls of brand new campuses. Here’s a county-by-county look at the new schools opening for the 2024-25 school year and which counties can look forward to new... Continue Reading
By Janelle Irwin Taylor If the measure were to make the ballot, and receive approval from voters, it would fund $6K supplements for teachers and administrators and $3K for support staff. Supporters of a proposed referendum in Hillsborough County that would provide an estimated $177 million... Continue Reading
By Scott Travis Broward is now an A-rated school district for academics, but it also deserves high marks for safety and security, Superintendent Howard Hepburn told a commission formed in the wake of the Parkland tragedy. Hepburn, who took over as superintendent in April, spoke of new... Continue Reading
Santa Rosa County District Schools is excited to announce its designation from Space Florida as a Space Florida Academy School District. This award is a significant achievement and great honor to hold. The designation celebrates the existing career and technical training programs provided and... Continue Reading
By Jimena Romero One provision of a new sweeping state education law allows for a library, community service organization, museum, performing arts venue, theater, cinema or church to house a school. The new Florida law (HB 1285), which took effect July 1, allows private, charter and... Continue Reading
According to Superintendent Serita Beamon, the Seminole County School District remains one of the top 12 districts in the state, continuing its streak as an "A" rated district. In a discussion ahead of the new school year, Beamon emphasized the district's commitment to student safety. She... Continue Reading
By Howard Cohen Stanley Graham Tate started life crammed into a one-bedroom Brooklyn apartment with his parents and two siblings, what he called a “low-income lifestyle.” While attending the University of Florida in Gainesville, he waited on tables for meals and tips. Those hard... Continue Reading
By Anna Merod One year into the federal registered principal apprenticeship program, the model is being seen not just as a tool to address principal turnover but also as a way to improve overall school climate and in the process tackle teacher shortages as well. Research shows that when a... Continue Reading
By Andrew Powell Florida economists have suggested that full-time enrollment in Florida’s schools has increased over recent years but still remains below pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels. The Florida Office of Economic and Demographic Research (EDR) held a two-part education estimating... Continue Reading
By Mark Lieberman In the digital age, paying bills can be as easy as clicking a button. But when parents pay schools for their students’ meals and field trips, they often have to shell out for extra fees—as much as 60 cents for every dollar—that go to third-party payment... Continue Reading
By Olina Banerji If there’s one key leadership skill that principals need, it’s the art of conversation. This skill has come into sharp focus as the role has become more complex and demanding, school leaders say. “We notice that the size of our plates hasn’t increased,... Continue Reading
