Miami civic and business leaders stake a claim in the success of local education. That story, plus the latest on Charlie Kirk commentary, university president pay, agriculture lessons and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Should Florida teachers be punished over social media comments about Charlie Kirk made outside school? That story, plus the latest on advanced courses, football fields, vouchers and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Two years ago, Gov. Ron DeSantis mused about how Florida might replace AP courses with its own accelerated options. What's happened since then? www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Why is a Florida high school removing mirrors from student bathrooms? That story, plus the latest on school closures, Charlie Kirk reactions, ICE in schools and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Florida's AG says open carry is now legal. What about in schools? That story, plus the latest on homeschooling, homecoming, take-home pay and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Florida has been on the forefront of school vaccine debates before. That story, plus the latest on UF's president, Florida's superintendent of the year, the commissioner's latest threat to teachers and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Florida schools to teach 9/11 history, No current K-12 students were born when it happened. That story, plus the latest on school grades, student laptops, teacher reassignments and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Will efforts to overcome achievement gaps fade if courts don't enforce them? That story plus the latest on vaccine requirements, new schools, budgeting and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Reaction has been lukewarm to the idea of rescinding Florida's school vaccine rules. That story, plus the latest on book challenges, bus rides, university president salaries and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Florida is talking about ending school vaccine requirements. That story, plus the latest on teacher pay, UF leadership, Bible classes and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

It's getting tough to find good refs for Florida's Friday Night Lights. That story, plus the latest on K-8 schools, teacher pay, enrollment declines and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Top Florida education officials continue to bash unions, urge workarounds. That story, plus the latest on school calendars, teacher vacancies, USF-New College merger talk and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Why is enrollment dropping at Florida's public schools? That story, plus the latest on crosswalk art, nondisclosure agreements, the Pledge of Allegiance and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Some Florida parents remain concerned that schools will remove library books without any input. That story, plus the latest on vaping, technical schools, sidewalk art and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

UF has a new interim president. He's got support from all sides. That story, plus the latest on dress code, bus safety, early literacy and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

This Florida school board member lost her reelection bid. She's now back on the board. That story, plus the latest on campus security, bus camera appeals, school closures and more in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

This Florida county will charge traffic scofflaws more. It's to help kids learn to drive. That story, plus the latest on attendance zones, English lessons, reports of a bullying teacher and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

The State Board of Education made its direction clear during its meeting in St. Augustine. That story, plus the latest on school closures, student privacy, graduation options and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Teachers say rapport with students is key to classroom academic success. That story, plus the latest on cafeteria debts, security wands, FAFSA forms and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Florida education commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas has a "new way of doing business" at the state Department of Education that has many school district officials on edge. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Would you agree to use your face as your ticket to get into a UF football game faster? That story, plus the latest on board politics, bus routes, homeless students and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Is that Bluey on that high school senior's backpack? That story, plus the latest on free meals, teacher vacancies, the first day of classes and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Getting ready for the first day of school isn't easy for everyone. That story, plus the latest on speed zone cameras, classroom crowding, student vaccines and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Florida school leaders say lawmakers should do more to ensure voucher money follows students. That story, plus the latest on K-8 schools, job cuts, band camp and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Vouchers are leading more families away from Florida public schools. That story, plus the latest on career-changing teachers, school grades, budget NDA's and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

A Florida school board has come under fire from the state's new education commissioner. That story, plus the latest on library books, special education, teacher vacancies and more in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Florida officials take shots at teacher unions as teachers return to school. Unions push back. That story, plus the latest on new schools, makeup days, spending cuts and more in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

School boards across Florida set their tentative budgets Tuesday. Having federal funds released helped. That story, plus the latest on vouchers, pronouns, cellphones and more in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Florida schools have lost billions in Medicaid reimbursements. That story, plus the latest on school security, teacher dress code, back-to-school sales tax holiday and more in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Florida has a new Teacher of the Year. That story, plus the latest on parent involvement, school volunteers, a month without devices and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

The State Board of Education had a busy Wednesday. Check out its actions, along with the latest on teacher training, student health, school security and more in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Florida teachers continue support for their unions. That story, plus the latest on student cellphones, budget cuts, academic freedom and more in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Florida's new education commissioner warns schools to enforce parent, teacher rights. That story, plus the latest on reading lessons, free lunches, budget cuts and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

The conservative overhaul of Florida public education continues. That story, plus the latest on hands-on lessons, public prayer, threats to board members and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Florida wants to give university oversight a new look. That story, plus the latest on AI, budget cuts, union recertification and more in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Florida school leaders remain wary as news on federal funding freeze remains limited. That story, plus the latest on vouchers, school grades, history lessons and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Now that state grades are out, Florida school leaders are diving into the data. That story, plus the latest on attendance zones, budget cuts, corporal punishment and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Are Florida school grades useful? That story, plus the latest on charter schools, heat zones, UF leadership and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Check out who's leading these iconic Florida university marching bands. That story, plus the latest on career education, scholarships, speed zone cameras and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Schools, organizations are assessing the implications of President Trump's freeze on millions in education grant funds. That story, plus the latest on four-day weeks, summer reading, personal pronouns and more in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Florida has new education laws. That story, plus the latest on federal funding, DEI policies, micro-schools and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Millions in education projects got cut from Florida's fiscal 2026 budget. That story, plus the latest on university president searches, teacher housing, school vouchers and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

The Supreme Court's school opt-out ruling boosts Florida's parental rights push. That story, plus the latest on math lessons, student discipline, diversity initiatives and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

This Florida Catholic diocese just broke ground on a new school. That story, plus the latest on classroom cameras, university accreditation, teacher retention and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Florida school testing data is posted. Next up: School grades. That story, plus the latest on charter schools, K-8 campuses, voucher growth and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Florida school budgets are tights. How can they keep rather than cut teachers? That story, plus the latest on cellphones, hurricane shelters, driver's ed and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

What does 'parental rights' mean in Florida schools? That story, plus the latest on NIL, job cuts, school security and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

When is it safe to use AI in Florida schools? That story, plus the latest on dress code, budgets, new schools and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Florida school leaders already are talking about issues for 2026. That story, plus the latest on reading lessons, budget cuts, teacher shortages and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Florida school boards are heeding the State Board of Education's demands on library books. That story, plus the latest on university presidents, tuition, start times and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...