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 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 Joseph Ojo The Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Commission met Tuesday to discuss how to keep schools safe statewide. While over the past couple of years, significant safety bills have passed, the commission is now rolling out its new Florida Harm Prevention and Threat Management... Continue Reading
By Evyn Moon As the start of the school year approaches, there is a need for substitute teachers. Last year, Florida schools started in the fall with thousands of teacher vacancies, and this year, they are especially seeing an issue with substitute teachers, which can burden students and... 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
By Colleen Wixon Parents can mark off a major item on their back-to-school checklist — buying basic school supplies. Paper, binders, pencils, pens, crayons — all will be provided by the school district. "It's the first time we've done something like this," district spokesman... Continue Reading
