City Council approves sending 1-mill renewal decision to voters following controversial finance committee delay
Read full article: City Council approves sending 1-mill renewal decision to voters following controversial finance committee delayVoters will get to decide on extending Duval County Schools’ 1-mill property tax referendum this November after a delay from the City Council finance committee caused public outcry last week.
Trout Creek Academy principal gets more time as board delays action after Fetty Wap yearbook quote controversy
Read full article: Trout Creek Academy principal gets more time as board delays action after Fetty Wap yearbook quote controversyThe Trout Creek Academy principal at the center of a yearbook controversy that gained national attention is getting more time to fight for her job after a St. Johns County School Board meeting Tuesday morning.
Outreach Education breaks ground on Kingsminster K-8 school in Ponte Vedra, scheduled to open August 2027
Read full article: Outreach Education breaks ground on Kingsminster K-8 school in Ponte Vedra, scheduled to open August 2027Outreach Education unveiled Kingsminster, a new independent K-8 Christian school, at a groundbreaking and brand-reveal ceremony Tuesday and said construction has begun on an 11-acre campus in Ponte Vedra.
A digital reckoning against smartphones in schools has spread to Sweden
Read full article: A digital reckoning against smartphones in schools has spread to SwedenSweden is set to ban mobile phones in schools from the next academic year as part of a broad reversal on the use of screens in classrooms.
Duval County drivers racked up $719K in school bus fines during first month of stop-arm camera program
Read full article: Duval County drivers racked up $719K in school bus fines during first month of stop-arm camera programMore than 3,000 Duval County drivers were fined last month for illegally passing a school bus — and one driver is pushing back.
Trump officials went after dozens of colleges. Now they're rewriting the rules for all of academia
Read full article: Trump officials went after dozens of colleges. Now they're rewriting the rules for all of academiaPresident Donald Trump's administration put dozens of college campuses under investigation last year and cut federal funding unless they came in line with his Republican agenda.
Ohio State trustees OK $100M settlement with hundreds of former students abused by doctor
Read full article: Ohio State trustees OK $100M settlement with hundreds of former students abused by doctorOhio State University has agreed to pay approximately $100 million to settle hundreds of legal claims from former student athletes who said they were sexually abused decades ago by a doctor at the university.
Former teachers at YMCA Tiger Academy ‘blindsided’ after learning they won’t return next school year
Read full article: Former teachers at YMCA Tiger Academy ‘blindsided’ after learning they won’t return next school yearFormer YMCA Tiger Academy teachers said they were blindsided by mass staffing changes announced on the last day of school.
Florida AG investigates residency issue involving Duval school board member
Read full article: Florida AG investigates residency issue involving Duval school board memberFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier says his office is investigating a Duval County School Board residency issue involving Board Member Darryl Willie.
If graduates don’t know what’s next, could a gap year be a good option?
Read full article: If graduates don’t know what’s next, could a gap year be a good option?Some students may be academically ready, but emotionally behind. One option is taking a gap year, a year off between high school and college. But is it a smart move or a risky one?
Eight students are suspected of arson after a deadly fire at a girls school in Kenya
Read full article: Eight students are suspected of arson after a deadly fire at a girls school in KenyaAuthorities in Kenya say eight female students have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire destroyed a dormitory at a boarding school, killing 16 children and injuring dozens of others.
Shrey Parikh bounces back, battles nerves and dominates spell-off to win the National Spelling Bee
Read full article: Shrey Parikh bounces back, battles nerves and dominates spell-off to win the National Spelling BeeShrey Parikh has won the Scripps National Spelling Bee, beating Ishaan Gupta in a lightning-round tiebreaker.
Many National Spelling Bee contenders pursue mastery. For a few, it's more about memorization
Read full article: Many National Spelling Bee contenders pursue mastery. For a few, it's more about memorizationMany kids who've won the Scripps National Spelling Bee have taken a comprehensive approach to their preparation.
Introducing Argus, a robot with 20 legs and eyes built to move and see in any direction instantly
Read full article: Introducing Argus, a robot with 20 legs and eyes built to move and see in any direction instantlyRobots that look like dogs or people try to replicate symmetrical shapes found in nature.
LEGO Foundation donates $97 million to bring play-based learning to children impacted by conflicts
Read full article: LEGO Foundation donates $97 million to bring play-based learning to children impacted by conflictsThe LEGO Foundation has committed $97 million to expand the International Rescue Committee's programs that use play to aid learning and recovery for children in conflict zones.
Venue gets mixed reviews as National Spelling Bee returns to DC ahead of White House UFC event
Read full article: Venue gets mixed reviews as National Spelling Bee returns to DC ahead of White House UFC eventThe Scripps National Spelling Bee has moved from suburban Maryland to downtown Washington, and not all spellers and their families appreciate the change.
Want to grow papaya trees in your backyard? UF offers step-by-step guide to growing success
Read full article: Want to grow papaya trees in your backyard? UF offers step-by-step guide to growing successWell-suited to Central and South Florida conditions, papaya is an increasingly popular choice for homeowners looking to grow fruit. With the right care, papaya trees thrive in Florida backyards, producing sweet fruit and flowers.
Lovebugs are back! Why the pesky pests appear in short bursts & what you can do about it
Read full article: Lovebugs are back! Why the pesky pests appear in short bursts & what you can do about itUF/IFAS experts say lovebugs are a common Florida nuisance, but they do not bite, sting, or spread disease despite persistent public myths.
Scott Remer, the only full-time spelling bee coach, charges $180 an hour. Champs say he's worth it
Read full article: Scott Remer, the only full-time spelling bee coach, charges $180 an hour. Champs say he's worth itScott Remer is the country's only full-time, professional coach for kids competing in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil wants Supreme Court to weigh in on deportation fight
Read full article: Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil wants Supreme Court to weigh in on deportation fightFormer Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers say they'll ask the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene after a federal appeals court declined to reconsider a decision that put the government a step closer to deporting him.
Tractors, ATVs and golf carts, oh my: Michigan seniors arrive at school in style on Tractor Day
Read full article: Tractors, ATVs and golf carts, oh my: Michigan seniors arrive at school in style on Tractor DayDozens of soon-to-be graduates of a Michigan high school eschewed their cars and trucks and arrived in tractors, ATVs, golf carts and more.
Former JROTC instructor charged with child abuse after he was caught on camera treating student like dog: JSO
Read full article: Former JROTC instructor charged with child abuse after he was caught on camera treating student like dog: JSOA former Duval County Public Schools JROTC instructor has been charged with child abuse after police said he was caught on camera treating a Sandalwood High student like a dog, including using a belt as a “leash” and telling her to do tricks.
Judge dismisses charges against ex-administrator accused after student shot teacher
Read full article: Judge dismisses charges against ex-administrator accused after student shot teacherA judge dismissed all charges against a former school administrator accused of ignoring warnings about a 6-year-old with a gun.
Harvard faculty votes to make it more difficult for undergrads to earn A's
Read full article: Harvard faculty votes to make it more difficult for undergrads to earn A'sHarvard University faculty have voted to limit the number of A grades awarded to undergraduates, approving one of the most sweeping efforts by a major university to curb grade inflation.