By SCOTT TRAVIS Howard Hepburn is vowing to become a different kind of superintendent for Broward County Schools — one who actually stays. Hepburn, 45, signed a three-year contract May 21 at an annual salary of $340,000. He became the sixth person in three years to hold the title of... Continue Reading
By Arianna Prothero Middle schoolers embody a messy no-man’s land: young enough to get excited by stickers and play-acting, but mature enough to crave autonomy and opportunities to improve their world. Younger adolescents have shed much of their early-childhood curiosity and confidence... Continue Reading
Alaijah Brown, Tallahassee Democrat Stacy Chambers, Florida State University Schools superintendent of nine years, is stepping down from the role June 3 to work for Charter Schools USA. Meantime, Christopher Small – an FSU alum and educational program director – will be... Continue Reading
By Associated Press Orange County Public Schools prides itself on providing laptops to all students, an effort that started in 2013 and aimed to make sure everyone had access to technology no matter their family’s income. But putting laptops in the hands of thousands of students —... Continue Reading
By Space Coast Daily // May 28, 2024 Outstanding JROTC Brevard County High school students were honored during a recent Military Officers Association of America’s Cape Canaveral Chapter luncheon at the Indian River Colony Club in Viera. During the event, JROTC Group Scholarship award... Continue Reading
BY KATIE GRAVES Many studies have shown that the most important in-school factors for student success are teachers and principals. An effective principal can contribute to outcomes like student achievement, reduced absenteeism, and teacher retention. An effective teacher can contribute to a... Continue Reading
One year and two nationwide searches later, the Duval County School Board has finally named a new superintendent for Duval County Public Schools. The board members voted unanimously Thursday morning to choose Dr. Christopher Bernier, the former superintendent of Lee County Schools in Florida, to... Continue Reading
Several Broward County Public Schools robotics teams put their STEM skills to the test and brought home high marks after national and world championship competitions. “Competing in the national and world championships is a tremendous accomplishment, and we are so proud of these student... Continue Reading
By Brent Woronoff The Board of Crime Stoppers of Northeast Florida presented the Flagler County winners of the Crime Stoppers Poster Contest at the Flagler County School Board meeting on May 21. The first-place winners earned $200, second place $150 and third place $100. Matanzas swept the... Continue Reading
After Orange County Public Schools approved a new cellphone policy preventing students from using their phones during the school day, Timber Creek High School came up with ways to keep students engaged without their phones. Rather than playing on their phones, two days a week Timber Creek... Continue Reading
By Jeffrey S. Solochek As it prepares for classes to resume in the fall, the Pasco County school board is again revising the rules it expects students to follow. It’s adding new guidelines regarding when students may use cell phones, for instance, and what types of clothing they may... Continue Reading
Some will roll their eyes at the notion that competing in video games is a sport, considering that athleticism may not be required. But the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district is sold on the value of its Esports programs. Steve McHale, who spent 6 ½ years as Dr. Phillips’... Continue Reading
