Teacher of the Week: Elhassanya Alibouch
Elhassanya Alibouch is a teacher at Winter Springs High School. Thank you for being our teacher of the week!
Teacher of the Week: Gina Martin
Gina Martin is a teacher at Bear Lake Elementary School in Seminole County. Thank you for being our teacher of the week!
Teacher of the Week: Heather Hejtmanek
Heather Hejtmanek is a teacher at Lake Weston Elementary in Orange County. Thank you for being our teacher of the week!
Symbols of hate in a hate school, parents say
Parents of students at Harmony High School in St. Cloud are disturbed over 'symbols of hate' that they said were used for classroom instruction.
Teacher of the Week: Nisha Phillip Malahoo
Nisha Phillip Malahoo is a 3rd grade teacher at Pinewood Elementary School in Orange County. Thank you for being our teacher of the week!
Teacher of the Week: Allison Garrett
Allison Garrett is a first grade teacher at Apollo Elementary School. Thank you for being our teacher of the week!
Teacher of the Week: Edward Adams
Edward Adams is a social studies teacher at Gateway High School! Thank you for being our teacher of the week!
Teacher of the Week: Magan Holt
Magan Holt is a kindergarten teacher at Bushnell Elementary School. Thank you for being our teacher of the week!
Gov. DeSantis signs bill eliminating Florida Standards Assessments exams
From St. Petersburg, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that abolishes the Florida Standards Assessment exams, which has been one of his priorities this legislative session.
Teaching history as it unfolds
The war in Ukraine is an important moment in world history that is playing out in real time. Instructors are using this as a teaching moment.
Winter Springs HS launches WeatherSTEM system
Winter Springs High School has launched the WeatherSTEM system that will provide students with real-time and future-cast radar with a high-resolution weather camera featuring a live stream.
New STEM program offered at Umatilla High School
Umatilla High School in Lake County is now offering a STEM program for students thanks to a generous donation.
So-called 'Don't Say Gay' bill advances in Florida Legislature
What many are calling the "Don’t Say Gay" Bill is making progress through Florida’s Legislature. Protests to the bill have taken place around Florida, with opponents saying it will harm LGBTQ students. The bill’s author argues it’s mainly about parental choice.
Florida bill expands excused absence policy for teens struggling with mental health issues
For some teens facing mental health struggles getting help could mean missing class, which may add to their stress.
Schools taking precautions amid COVID-19 spike
Students return to class this week after a holiday break. It comes as Florida is experiencing a spike in COVID-19 cases, primarily related to the omicron variant.
Innovation Games
Local companies won't have to look too hard to find the next round of tech experts. Northrop Grumman and Brevard Public Schools held their Innovation Games at Satellite High School on Friday.
Falling back: Daylight Saving Time and students
Monday marked the first school day since we turned back the clock. Those extra 60 minutes could really affect children and teens in drastic ways and make a world of difference in their health.
Moms For Liberty files lawsuit against Brevard school board
A group of parents in Brevard County is suing the school board over what it calls a violation of freedom of speech. Moms for Liberty filed that suit, alleging that new policy governing public comment periods at meetings is stifling their opinions.
Flagler Sheriff: School threats on the rise
Flagler County is seeing an uptick in school threats over the last two months. Now, the sheriff is urging parents to talk with their children. The most recent arrest involves a student at Buddy Taylor Middle School.
Feds: State misses deadline for education funding
Florida could still be eligible to receive over two billion dollars in education funding after federal officials said the state missed a deadline to file for the money. The Florida Department of Education said they submitted their application for state public schools on Wednesday.