Education
UCLA med school forced first-year students to attend lecture of Hamas supporter who blasted modern medicine as ‘white science,’ made them pray to ‘mama Earth’
First-year medical students at the University of California Los Angeles were forced to sit through a lecture given by a Hamas supporter who blasted modern medicine as “white science” and ordered them to pray to “mama Earth,” according to reports. Read More.
USF students end hunger strike over school's investments in pro-Israel companies
The organizers announced that although USF officials did not meet their demands, they are encouraging members to end the protest due to health concerns. The group also said it will continue its efforts. Read More.
These are the best public high schools in Florida
As filmmaker and writer Nora Ephron said during a ’96 commencement address at Wellesley College, “Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead.” If that’s the case, high school may be one of the greatest dress rehearsals of all. Read More.
Palm Beach district to pay $54.9 million in charter schools settlement
We’re learning the Palm Beach County School District will be writing a multi-million dollar check to settle with local charter schools. Read More.
Florida Future Leaders hands out branded condoms, rolling papers on college campuses after SCOFLA rulings
‘Our distribution of condoms and rolling papers is not just about celebration; it's about education and empowerment.’ Read More.
2 Palm Beach School District employees accused of inappropriate relationships with students
Two Palm Beach County School District employees are facing charges of inappropriate contact with students. Read More.
Teacher shortages are an ongoing issue in Florida
Among the many challenges post-COVID-19 is a depleted educational system. Many school districts in Florida are confronting a growing teacher shortage. Read More.
Florida Dept. of Education warns school districts about use Chinese-owned tutor program
Santa Rosa County school leaders confirmed with WEAR News on Tuesday that they've canceled a deal with the online tutoring service "Tutor.com." Read More.
FAU’s dental school is placed ‘on pause’ after losing state funding
Florida Atlantic University won’t get a College of Dentistry any time soon after the state Legislature pulled back $30 million it allocated last year to help start the program. Read More.
Gen Ed humanities courses must include the ‘Western canon’ under new state law
How can a course called Chinese Religions or Haitian Culture and Society incorporate readings from the “Western canon”? Read More.
Could Vanderbilt University take land once slated for UF in West Palm Beach?
The plan, in the works for about a year, is being advanced by major real estate developers building in West Palm Beach. Read More.
Florida Institute Of Technology Will Start Offering Degrees In Artificial Intelligence
As the entertainment industry and other businesses grapple with changes brought on by the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), the Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) recently announced it will start offering degrees in AI. Read More.
USF students start a hunger strike to protest school's investments in pro-Israel companies
Students taking part in a hunger strike gathered in the Marshall Student Center lobby in Tampa ahead of the USF Board of Trustees meeting Monday. Read More.
New College of Florida to receive millions, some of the money includes strings
New College of Florida is slated to receive tens of millions of dollars in a budget approved this month by the Legislature - but will face requirements tied to some of the money. Read More.
Plea Conference Set In Alleged Boca Raton Gifted Student Scam
The owner of Royal Palm Montessori School in West Boca Raton — accused of engaging in a gifted student scam — is now set for a plea conference in early April, according to court records reviewed by BocaNewsNow.com. Read More.
