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The Hernando Sun Published 9 hours ago

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. […]

Osprey Observer Published 11 hours ago

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…

St Pete Catalyst Published 13 hours ago

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…

St Pete Catalyst Published October 01

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…