Training for school resource officers
Training for school resource officers is different in each county in Florida. The state does not oversee such training when officers move from the streets to the school. It is up to the law enforcement agency to offer a basic 40-hour course recommended by the state.
Training for school resource officers is different in each county in Florida. The state does not oversee such training when officers move from the streets to the school. It is up to the law enforcement agency to offer a basic 40-hour course recommended by the state.
Seminole High School baseball coach reinstated
A baseball coach at Seminole High School who was recorded using profane language in a post-game video last year was later terminated from his coaching job. A day after FOX 35 News aired a report where the coach apologized for his actions, he was reinstated by the school district.
A baseball coach at Seminole High School who was recorded using profane language in a post-game video last year was later terminated from his coaching job. A day after FOX 35 News aired a report where the coach apologized for his actions, he was reinstated by the school district.
Teacher accused of kicking student
A teacher at Spirit Elementary School in Deltona is accused of kicking a student. That teacher has since been arrested.
A teacher at Spirit Elementary School in Deltona is accused of kicking a student. That teacher has since been arrested.
Push to increase funding for pre-kindergarten program
There?s increasing concern over the number of dollars that are going into Florida?s Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program.
There?s increasing concern over the number of dollars that are going into Florida?s Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program.
More law enforcement eyes combing social media for school threats
Three?different Central Florida school districts in a single week had to deal with lockdowns, heightened security, and alerts to parents and students due to potential threats. As is the case lately, most of those threats were discovered on social media.
Three?different Central Florida school districts in a single week had to deal with lockdowns, heightened security, and alerts to parents and students due to potential threats. As is the case lately, most of those threats were discovered on social media.
Bus stop danger as cars fly by stopped bus
Video recorded in Marion County shows what appears to be cars flying by stopped buses. The sheriff saw the video and now a crackdown has begun..
Video recorded in Marion County shows what appears to be cars flying by stopped buses. The sheriff saw the video and now a crackdown has begun..
Bill proposes merger of some Florida universities
A Florida lawmaker is proposing a merger between the Lakeland-based Florida Polytechnic University and the University of Florida, as well as a merger between Sarasota-based New College of Florida and Florida State University.
A Florida lawmaker is proposing a merger between the Lakeland-based Florida Polytechnic University and the University of Florida, as well as a merger between Sarasota-based New College of Florida and Florida State University.
DeSantis sets timeline for Florida to eliminate Common Core
Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida will eliminate Common Core from public school classrooms, according to an announcement from the state's Department of Education.
Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida will eliminate Common Core from public school classrooms, according to an announcement from the state's Department of Education.
Push to let students start school in the afternoon
A Florida school district is considering night school for high school students, in addition to offering day classes, for those who work day jobs or attend classes that count toward college credits.
A Florida school district is considering night school for high school students, in addition to offering day classes, for those who work day jobs or attend classes that count toward college credits.
Together Toward Tomorrow
Orange County Public School Parent Academy is hosting an event to help parents and their kids get prepared for college.
Orange County Public School Parent Academy is hosting an event to help parents and their kids get prepared for college.
Virtual sandbox helping students learn about environment
Students at one elementary school in Lake County have access to a new tool known as an augmented reality sandbox. It teaches the kids important lessons about erosion, climate, and water flow.
Students at one elementary school in Lake County have access to a new tool known as an augmented reality sandbox. It teaches the kids important lessons about erosion, climate, and water flow.
Teachers really in Tallahassee for more education money
Thousands of teachers, parents and students clad in red descended on the Florida Capitol the day before the start of the 2020 legislative session, demanding that lawmakers steer more money toward public schools.
Thousands of teachers, parents and students clad in red descended on the Florida Capitol the day before the start of the 2020 legislative session, demanding that lawmakers steer more money toward public schools.
Hackers change names of Florida schools in Google search
Hackers changed the names of two Central Florida high schools that appeared for some who were searching for information on the schools through Google.
Hackers changed the names of two Central Florida high schools that appeared for some who were searching for information on the schools through Google.
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Florida International University in Miami offers a program called Fostering Panther Pride, which provides free tuition, housing and meals to qualifying homeless student
Florida International University in Miami offers a program called Fostering Panther Pride, which provides free tuition, housing and meals to qualifying homeless student
Preschools teaching philanthropy for a kinder future
The new curriculum at The Learning Experience teaches kids to be kind and help others, from their first school experience forward.
The new curriculum at The Learning Experience teaches kids to be kind and help others, from their first school experience forward.
‘Wash your hands’: Science experiment with moldy bread shows the importance of hygiene
A teacher and behavioral specialist showed children the importance of washing their hands by using bread and mold in a science experiment.
A teacher and behavioral specialist showed children the importance of washing their hands by using bread and mold in a science experiment.
School districts tasked with crafting medical marijuana policies
Though a 2017 law legalized medical marijuana across the state, some school districts have been slow to create guidelines allowing for students to take their prescriptions.
Though a 2017 law legalized medical marijuana across the state, some school districts have been slow to create guidelines allowing for students to take their prescriptions.
Brevard County School District joins class-action lawsuit against Juul
The Brevard County School District is taking a hard stance on vaping and joining a class action lawsuit against e-cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs. The lawsuit claims Juul deceptively marketed nicotine products to teenagers.
The Brevard County School District is taking a hard stance on vaping and joining a class action lawsuit against e-cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs. The lawsuit claims Juul deceptively marketed nicotine products to teenagers.
Florida school first to use synthetic frogs for dissections
Called Syn-Frogs, these synthetic frogs are developed by Tampa company SynDaver and made from water, fibers, and salt.
Called Syn-Frogs, these synthetic frogs are developed by Tampa company SynDaver and made from water, fibers, and salt.
Poll: Many youths say high school diploma is enough
Although most young Americans believe in the value of higher education, many still consider a high school diploma alone to be enough for success.
Although most young Americans believe in the value of higher education, many still consider a high school diploma alone to be enough for success.