New safety features in school buses help track students
New technology onboard school buses will help Osceola County safely track the nearly 23,000 students who board and exit the vehicles.
Florida teacher shortage prompting districts to rethink recruitment
Florida is once again facing a teacher shortage with over 9.000 openings statewide.
Eligibility for Florida's Bright Futures scholarships expanded
Florida high school students applying for the state’s college and vocational school scholarship program will be able to substitute paid work experience for volunteering under a bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday.
Osceola County Public Schools is looking abroad to fill teacher openings
Osceola County Public Schools is recruiting teachers from outside the U.S to fill classrooms for the 2022-2023 school year. Board members say the district - like others across the state - ended the year with significantly more openings than in previous summers.
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.