Federal budget cuts hit after-school programs
Federal budget cuts are hitting after-school programs hard, with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida facing a $250,000 funding gap in July alone.
Federal budget cuts are hitting after-school programs hard, with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida facing a $250,000 funding gap in July alone.
Florida public schools report card released for 2024-25: Local districts ranked
Florida public schools improved in 2024-25, with 70% earning A or B grades.
Florida public schools improved in 2024-25, with 70% earning A or B grades.
Funding for Florida's education department
On Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed off on a slimmed down $115.1 billion budget. The 2025-2026 budget comes in less than the 2024-2025 budget, which was $117.46 billion. The budget will impact funding for schools, and school districts are saying the money allocated isn't enough. FOX 35's Marley Capper has the latest details.
On Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed off on a slimmed down $115.1 billion budget. The 2025-2026 budget comes in less than the 2024-2025 budget, which was $117.46 billion. The budget will impact funding for schools, and school districts are saying the money allocated isn't enough. FOX 35's Marley Capper has the latest details.
DeSantis announces Commission for Public Higher Education
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced a new higher education accreditor for the Sunshine State called the Commission for Public Higher Education. DeSantis says the new accreditor will ensure that colleges and universities meet and maintain academic quality and operational excellence on behalf of their students. The commission will include six public university systems that will focus on academic excellence, student outcomes, process efficiency and the pursuit of quality assurance for public post-secondary education.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced a new higher education accreditor for the Sunshine State called the Commission for Public Higher Education. DeSantis says the new accreditor will ensure that colleges and universities meet and maintain academic quality and operational excellence on behalf of their students. The commission will include six public university systems that will focus on academic excellence, student outcomes, process efficiency and the pursuit of quality assurance for public post-secondary education.
FULL | Gov. DeSantis speaks in Boca Raton at FAU
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Thursday morning in Boca Raton. At the event, Ron DeSantis announced a new higher education accreditor for the Sunshine State called the Commission for Public Higher Education. DeSantis says the new accreditor will ensure that colleges and universities meet and maintain academic quality and operational excellence on behalf of their students.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Thursday morning in Boca Raton. At the event, Ron DeSantis announced a new higher education accreditor for the Sunshine State called the Commission for Public Higher Education. DeSantis says the new accreditor will ensure that colleges and universities meet and maintain academic quality and operational excellence on behalf of their students.
Dr. Albert Mosley named Bethune-Cookman University’s next president
Bethune-Cookman University has announced the selection of a new president.
Bethune-Cookman University has announced the selection of a new president.
Budget for new school year could mean cuts, increased class sizes
School districts across Central Florida say they’re facing uncertainty over how much state funding they will receive next school year, as lawmakers approved a sweeping education budget without clearly specifying how dollars will be divided between public schools, charter schools, and private voucher programs.
School districts across Central Florida say they’re facing uncertainty over how much state funding they will receive next school year, as lawmakers approved a sweeping education budget without clearly specifying how dollars will be divided between public schools, charter schools, and private voucher programs.
Rep. speaks on colleges focusing on American students
Florida colleges and universities are making a big change when it comes to recruiting international students. Valencia College says it's because of the new immigration policies in the United States. U.S. Rep. Randy Fine joins Good Day Orlando to share his thoughts on the change.
Florida colleges and universities are making a big change when it comes to recruiting international students. Valencia College says it's because of the new immigration policies in the United States. U.S. Rep. Randy Fine joins Good Day Orlando to share his thoughts on the change.
Florida colleges focus on American students
Florida colleges and universities are making a big change when it comes to recruiting international students. Valencia College says it's because of the new immigration policies in the United States. FOX 35's Morgan Parrish shares more details.
Florida colleges and universities are making a big change when it comes to recruiting international students. Valencia College says it's because of the new immigration policies in the United States. FOX 35's Morgan Parrish shares more details.
Disney World donates $500,000 to Florida school programs, surprises teachers with free park tickets
To celebrate the end of the school year, Walt Disney World recently donated $500,000 to help fund education programs in Florida, as well as surprised local teachers with visits from a special character and free theme park tickets.
To celebrate the end of the school year, Walt Disney World recently donated $500,000 to help fund education programs in Florida, as well as surprised local teachers with visits from a special character and free theme park tickets.
Gov. DeSantis speaks on revising tenure at universities
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on Wednesday afternoon at the Florida Education Commissioner's Summit in Miami, Florida. At the event, DeSantis said that higher education has lost its way and spoke out about revising tenures at universities.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on Wednesday afternoon at the Florida Education Commissioner's Summit in Miami, Florida. At the event, DeSantis said that higher education has lost its way and spoke out about revising tenures at universities.
Santa Ono blocked from UF presidency amid DEI backlash
Santa Ono, former University of Michigan president and a prominent academic leader, was blocked from becoming the next president of the University of Florida after a 10-6 vote by the state university system’s Board of Governors.
Santa Ono, former University of Michigan president and a prominent academic leader, was blocked from becoming the next president of the University of Florida after a 10-6 vote by the state university system’s Board of Governors.
Santa Ono named University of Florida president after Ben Sasse’s departure
The University of Florida has appointed Dr. Santa J. Ono as the institution's 14th president.
The University of Florida has appointed Dr. Santa J. Ono as the institution's 14th president.
District stops building schools after enrollment drop
Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) is halting plans for new school construction as the district braces for a projected decline of more than 3,000 students next academic year ? a shift officials say could leave classrooms empty. Stephanie Vanos, OCSB member for District 6, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the construction pause.
Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) is halting plans for new school construction as the district braces for a projected decline of more than 3,000 students next academic year ? a shift officials say could leave classrooms empty. Stephanie Vanos, OCSB member for District 6, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the construction pause.
Parent claims Florida teacher 'groomed' child to become gay, internal investigation says
Brevard Public Schools (BPS) conducted a weeks-long investigation and released a 128-page report that details the steps officials took before deciding not to renew a Satellite High School teacher's contract.
Brevard Public Schools (BPS) conducted a weeks-long investigation and released a 128-page report that details the steps officials took before deciding not to renew a Satellite High School teacher's contract.
Why student loan delinquencies are soaring - and credit scores are dropping
Millions of student loan borrowers saw their credit scores drop by more than 100 points after student loan delinquencies began showing up on credit reports again this year.
Millions of student loan borrowers saw their credit scores drop by more than 100 points after student loan delinquencies began showing up on credit reports again this year.
Palm Bay substitute teacher used Instagram to message underage student, police say
A Palm Bay substitute teacher has been arrested after he allegedly shared an inappropriate photo of himself with a female student. Ajani McPherson, 27, used “vanish mode” on Instagram to send a nude picture to an underage student, police said.
A Palm Bay substitute teacher has been arrested after he allegedly shared an inappropriate photo of himself with a female student. Ajani McPherson, 27, used “vanish mode” on Instagram to send a nude picture to an underage student, police said.
Viral 'Chromebook challenge' prompts warnings from school districts
A middle school student in Connecticut was reportedly hospitalized after a fire started by the “Chromebook challenge."
A middle school student in Connecticut was reportedly hospitalized after a fire started by the “Chromebook challenge."
Orange County students get hands-on training for future careers
As students across Central Florida consider their futures beyond high school, a growing number are turning to hands-on career and technical programs instead of traditional four-year universities. As part of FOX 35?s Blue Collar Dollar series, we take a closer look Tuesday at a local dental assisting program designed to get students in Orange County Public Schools career-ready in under a year.
As students across Central Florida consider their futures beyond high school, a growing number are turning to hands-on career and technical programs instead of traditional four-year universities. As part of FOX 35?s Blue Collar Dollar series, we take a closer look Tuesday at a local dental assisting program designed to get students in Orange County Public Schools career-ready in under a year.
Programs to help train Orange County students for careers
FOX 35 Classroom is kicking off a Blue Collar Dollar Series, where we explore options for students who don?t want to go on to a 4-year university. They can get started in the workplace and gain hands-on experience with career and technical education programs. On this segment, we check out options at Orange Technical College.
FOX 35 Classroom is kicking off a Blue Collar Dollar Series, where we explore options for students who don?t want to go on to a 4-year university. They can get started in the workplace and gain hands-on experience with career and technical education programs. On this segment, we check out options at Orange Technical College.