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Pasco Superintendent Legg Sees Potential Windfall for District in Big Beautiful Bill Provision
Pasco County Schools is moving early to capitalize on a new federal tax credit that could funnel additional money into tutoring and other programs for public school students. Superintendent John […]

He was a DACA student detained by ICE. Now he's overcoming the trauma to graduate from college
An undocumented student at the University of Central Florida had his college path turned upside down when he was detained by federal immigration agents. As he approaches graduation, he's reflecting on the statewide change banning students like him from attending university.
Divided Hernando School Board Curbs Premium Increase, but Takes a Gamble in the Process
Hernando County school employees will still see higher health insurance costs next year, but the nearly 10% increase is less severe than the 23.5% hike initially proposed by Florida Blue. […]

A Year Of Impact, Achievement And Momentum
By Superintendent Van Ayres This month, we released the latest Hillsborough County Public Schools Impact Report that highlights the academic achievements from the last school year. The results are worth celebrating. Our students and educators delivered extraordinary results that…

USF ranked by U.S. News & World Report
The University of South Florida has been named as one of the top 50 public universities in America by U.S. News & World Report for the eighth consecutive year. According to a prepared statement, the institution was ranked No. 46 among all public universities and No. 100 among all…

Terracon Foundation awards $50,000 endowment to USF
The Terracon Foundation will award a $50,000 endowment to the University of South Florida. According to a prepared statement, it “will be used to support scholarships for first-generation students interested in civil engineering.” Terracon is a multidiscipline consulting firm.

Evolution and climate change are missing from Florida's new K-12 science standards
The Florida Department of Education held its first listening session at Armwood High School. Some teachers brought up their concerns about missing topics, such as evolution.

To earn Florida Bright Futures, students will need to capture higher test scores next year
"For some students that are sort of just barely hitting the qualifying threshold, this could have significant impact on their future planning," said Bethany Lacey, chief executive officer of Take Stock in Children.

From record-player cart to viral dance, Westchase Elementary music teacher begins 40th year

Floridians can give input on new science education standards during a listening tour this week
Some education advocates worry the subject of climate change will be phased out of Florida's science standards during the updating process.

School vouchers in Florida are making empty promises to Children with disabilities to attend private schools
A recent report found that school voucher programs in Florida aren’t as accessible as they claim to be for children with disabilities.

The Panama Pipeline: How Four Players Are Powering Saint Leo Soccer
ST. LEO — The nation of Panama is known for its canal. But, it turns out the Central American country has a pipeline — straight to Saint Leo University. With […]