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Published 5 hours agoTavares High Pilots Hands-On IT Training Program
Two Tavares High School seniors are getting a head start on careers in information technology through a new Career and Technical Education program designed to give students real-world experience before graduation. Tavares High was selected as the pilot school for the CTE…
If Florida ends school rules for vaccines, a new study predicts a wave of measles nationwide
The disease was declared eliminated from the US in 2000, but outbreaks have increased in recent years as vaccine skepticism rises.
Seminole County school tests wearable panic button for campus emergencies
It was part of a code red drill in which staff members are testing a wearable device designed to speed up emergency responses. The system is already in several Florida districts, including Hillsborough and Pinellas.
Central Florida Public Media
Published September 28Seminole County school tests wearable panic button for campus emergencies
It was part of a code red drill at Choices in Learning Elementary Charter School in Winter Springs, where staff are testing a new wearable crisis alert button designed to speed up emergency responses.
South Lake Tablet
Published September 25Starting the School Year at Montverde Academy with Spirit Through the Decades
Submitted by Montverde Academy On Wednesday, September 16, the first pep rally of the school year brought students and faculty together for an afternoon of music, games, friendly competition, and plenty of school spirit. Sponsored by the Arts and Athletics Leadership Committee…
OCPS reduces school bus fuel use amid gas price hike
With diesel prices averaging a little over $6 a gallon in Orlando, Orange County Public Schools is taking steps to reduce how much fuel its transportation fleet uses.
Osceola News-Gazette
Published September 24COUNCIL'S CORNER — $15,000 Spectrum Beyond the Build Buen Vecino Learning Lab Digital Education Grant
COUNCIL'S CORNER — $15,000 Spectrum Beyond the Build Buen Vecino Learning Lab Digital Education Grant Wendy Coschignano-ford Thu, 09/24/2026 - 07:50
Central Florida Public Media
Published September 23Nearly 100 OCPS teachers face layoffs and district weighs future school closures
Six weeks into the school year, nearly 100 Orange County Public Schools employees are facing possible layoffs as the district grapples with the financial squeeze of shrinking enrollment.
Bungalower
Published September 22Winter Park Library Has 56 Free Book Club Kits Ready to Check Out
Book clubs already come with enough logistical challenges, like finding a night everyone can actually make it. Tracking down 10 copies of the same book doesn’t need to be one of them. Winter Park Library is highlighting its free Book Club Kits, a collection of 56 titles packaged…
El Osceola Star
Published September 21Florida Semiconductor Engine se asocia con Florida Semiconductor Institute para fortalecer el desarrollo de la fuerza laboral en Florida
Condado Osceola, FL – La iniciativa Florida Semiconductor Engine (FSE) de la Fundación Nacional de Ciencias de EE.UU. y el Florida Semiconductor Institute (FSI) lanzan una Solicitud de Propuestas (RFP,…
Lake & Sumter Style
Published September 21The Style Podcast: Stephanie Luke, Lake County School Board
The Style Podcast: Stephanie Luke, Lake County School Board In this episode of The Style Podcast, we sit down with Lake County School Board member Stephanie Luke to talk about the latest developments in local education. Stephanie reflects on recently winning the Mirror Ball…
Lake & Sumter Style
Published September 20Habitat for Humanity Kicks Off Youth Construction Academy
For the past several weeks, Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter has been celebrating the start of another year of its Youth Construction Academy, bringing hands-on learning and real-world experience to students at Eustis High, Leesburg High and Wildwood Middle High. The program…