Education
Online Platform Launched to Teach Teachers How to Keep Kids Safe
Center for Child Counseling launches an online platform to ensure children grow up safe from abuse Read More.
Judge refuses to block the dues deduction ban, dealing a blow to Florida teachers' unions
Dealing a blow to teachers unions, a federal judge has refused to block part of a new Florida law that prevents union dues from being deducted from workers’ paychecks. Read More.
FAU Chair Could Be Removed By DeSantis – Board Panics
When wrongdoers get caught, they sometimes panic and jump out of a window instead of taking responsibility for their actions. Read More.
High School student will have to retake AP exam after their tests were lost
Several Royal Palm Beach High students will have to retake their Advanced Placement exam after they were lost by the College Board, which grades the tests. Read More.
Palm Beach schools report highlights COVID impacts on graduation rates
The School District of Palm Beach County released its 2022-2023 superintendent annual report, highlighting its graduation rates and school choice program. Read More.
Security breach at Florida school district exposed personal identifying info of more than 250 students
The information may have included a student's name, date of birth, student ID and State ID, which might correspond to their social security number Read More.
School board members in Florida limited to two terms
In 2022, lawmakers in Florida approved a 12-year term limit for school board members. A year later, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 477, which revised the new law and imposed a two-term limit for school board members. Read More.
Don Estridge, Suncoast earn U.S. Department of Education honors
They are among 353 National Blue Ribbon Schools Read More.
School choice grows in one of Florida’s hottest districts
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state Read More.
Middle school teacher suspended for using racial slur in front of students
A teacher at Wellington Landings Middle School was suspended for a total of 10 days without pay after being accused of saying the 'n-word'. Read More.
Boca Raton Preschool Owner Arrested In Gifted Student Scam
The owner of Royal Palm Montessori School in West Boca Raton is accused of providing fake gifted certification documents to the Palm Beach County School District. T Read More.
Florida History Curriculum & Slavery: Reject Lies
The state is right to teach that slaves were more than just passive victims. Read More.
Boca Raton family attorney says school district got rid of critical evidence of Tik Tok challenge
Josiah Garmon broke his arm after his classmates asked him how high he could jump. He says he did not know it was the 'Skull Breaker' TikTok Challenge. His family filed a negligence lawsuit against the Palm Beach County School Board, and their lawyer alleges the district removed surveillance video from that day. The trial is set for October. Read More.
Florida votes to approve new CLT college entrance exam
Florida's Board of Governors voted Friday to approve the use of results from the Classic Learning Test, or CLT, in college admissions. Read More.
Palm Beach County high schools rankings in US News World Reports
Here's a breakdown of how Palm Beach County schools ranked nationally and among Florida high schools. There's a new one that's top ranked. Read More.
