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St Pete Catalyst Published 16 hours ago

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.

Tampa Bay Beacons Published September 29

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.

WMNF 88.5 Published September 28

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 Hernando Sun Published September 27

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 […]

Tampa Bay Beacons Published September 27

After parent outcry, Pinellas school board open to changing closure plan

St Pete Catalyst Published September 26

State awards Eckerd search-and-rescue program $364,811

Eckerd College Search and Rescue has received $364,811 in state funding for new equipment and dock improvements, including engine replacements, hull repairs and dock pilings. State Rep. Linda Chaney advocated for the appropriation, which Gov. Ron DeSantis approved as part of…

Osprey Observer Published September 26

Middle School Named In Honor Of Educator Kenneth R. Otero

A new middle school under construction in Wimauma will bear the name of a longtime Hillsborough County Public Schools leader whose career spanned nearly four decades. On September 1, the Hillsborough County School Board voted to name the new campus Kenneth R. Otero Middle School.…

The Hernando Sun Published September 26

Saint Leo Remains Silent on D’Ambrosio Allegation

Nearly three weeks after Saint Leo University fired former St. Leo Mayor Vincent “Mike” D’Ambrosio for cause, the university is still declining to reveal what exactly prompted his termination. D’Ambrosio, […]

Florida scientists are raising funds to rapidly respond to invasive plant pests and diseases

As the continuously warming climate allows plant pests and diseases to spread further and wider, a researcher says Florida gets about one new pest or plant disease every month.