Education
Pine Crest School teacher loses her job over Israel-Hamas war posts
A private school teacher was fired over her posts on social media about the Israel-Hamas war. Read More.
4 Palm Beach County high schools slated for multimillion dollar renovations. Which ones?
The school board approved the plans earlier this month, which include new parking lots, upgraded fire systems and refinished athletic courts. Here's what to know. Read More.
Florida university leaders bash plan to downgrade sociology
Department leaders at 10 of Florida’s public universities say they “strongly object” to a plan that would remove sociology as an option for courses students must take as part of their college studies. Read More.
Anti-Semitism Claim At Boca High As Teacher Assigns Palestine Work
Parents Outraged. Teacher Ordered To Rescind Assignment At Boca Raton Community High School. Read More.
'Ready for it?': Taylor Swift course being taught at the University of Florida
Are you "ready for it" Swifties?Taylor Swift is about to make her debut at the University of Florida in the form of a 13-week course during the spring semester. Read More.
‘Pressures to continue’: FAU High holds 5-year 100% graduation rate
A highly competitive school due to its early college program, FAU High attracts students who are dedicated to academics to maintain their 100% graduation rate – though the feat does not come without stress. Read More.
Ron DeSantis Names Three to the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County
This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Linda Shaughnessy as Chair, Dimitra “Jamie” Kay Bennett, and Jose Vicente to the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County. Read More.
How did Palm Beach County elementary and middle schools fare in 2023 Florida rankings?
One elementary and two Palm Beach County middle schools cracked Florida's top 20. Here's where they are. Read More.
Palm Beach County School District set to roll out AI program in its high schools
Artificial intelligence is coming to Palm Beach County high schools. Read More.
These Florida colleges have the state's lowest admission rates. Some might surprise you.
Everyone knows some colleges are harder to get into than others. But some of the schools that turn away the most students may come as a surprise. Read More.
Florida university system sued over effort to disband pro-Palestinian student group
Florida’s university system was sued Thursday over its effort to silence a chapter of a pro-Palestinian student group, with a free speech group arguing that the state is violating the First Amendment rights of an organization that’s promoting peace. Read More.
Florida Senate eyeing public school recess reform
Among the education deregulation policies prioritized by Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo during a committee meeting Wednesday is one that may change the way schools offer recess to students. Read More.
Teacher shortage, curriculum change hurting kids' chances to read at grade level
It sometimes seems like most of the battles being fought in school are about politics and pronouns. But there’s a bigger crisis playing out in our classrooms and the stakes are much higher. Read More.
Florida School Board Hit With 500 Letters Over ‘River to Sea’ Teacher
A 1st-grade teacher in Palm Beach County, Florida, a “River From the Sea Palestine Will Be Free” advocate, is about to find out how decent Americans support each other in times of crisis, and so will the Palm Beach County School District. Read More.
Florida Lawmakers Target School Regulations
Florida lawmakers are looking at ways to take some regulations off the books for public schools. Read More.
