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Florida lawmakers have approved barring students in elementary and middle schools from using cell phones during the school day — and testing the idea in high schools.
After a Brevard County teacher drew fire for calling a student by a “preferred name,” more teachers are now being investigated, according to the local teachers' union.
A spokesperson for Orange County Public Schools confirms to News 6 that hundreds of teachers have received letters stating they won't be returning to their current positions next year, as the district deals with a drop in enrollment and budget cuts.
About 25 students at Aloma Elementary in Winter Park are learning all about puppetry in conjunction with Disney's "The Lion King" musical that's currently on tour at the Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando.
Last year, Florida was dubbed the top state for education in the country, though a newer study looks at just how free that education is.
Parents of a 5th-grade student who killed himself over two years ago are now suing the Marion County school district, according to court records obtained by News 6.
The investigation began after the Department of Children and Families received a report on April 21 and alerted a deputy assigned to Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University students are set to take a big leap into their careers, thanks to a groundbreaking Federal Aviation Administration program.
After a Brevard County teacher was found to have violated state law by calling a student by a “preferred name,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke with News 6 to give his two cents on the matter.
K-12 public schools across the Central Florida area are facing budget pressure as the state continues to allocate education funds to private and home-school students by using voucher programs.
Tensions ran high at a Brevard County School Board meeting Tuesday night as dozens of community members showed up in support of a Satellite High School teacher whose contract is not being renewed after she admitted to calling a student by a name other than their legal name without parental consent.
Two students were injured this week after being struck by cars near their schools, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis finally added “Gulf of America” to the state’s lexicon on Monday after signing two new bills into law.
Three months after a teen party got out of control at a principal’s house, the state attorney’s office provided the first look on video of the criminal allegations against two former Roosevelt Elementary employees.
A Brevard County teacher lost her job after calling a student by a "preferred" name, according to district officials. But what do state rules have to say about the issue?
A state budget bill approved by the Florida House on Wednesday could lead to a significant reduction in how much funding school districts receive for students enrolled in Advanced Placement (AP) courses, prompting criticism from Democrats who argue the change could diminish college readiness in public schools.
The study ranked all 50 states to figure out which ones are spending taxpayer funds most effectively — and which may need to get a better handle on their finances.
A new bill introduced in the Florida Legislature aims to tackle the growing issue of chronic absenteeism, which has become a major concern for schools across the state.
Palm Bay’s school zone speed cameras will be brought back online after a nearly month-long pause prompted by glitches and incorrect violations.
While some believe that cursive writing is essential for young scholars, others argue that it is an outdated skill that should be left in the past.
Osceola County is set to launch its second phase of its school zone safety program on Wednesday, where drivers will receive a $100 fine and a citation if caught speeding in a school zone, according to a news release from the county.
The curriculum would be implemented as two stand-alone courses between grades 8 and 12, helping prepare students to "function in adulthood."
Florida lawmakers have hit snooze on a repeal of later school start times for middle and high schools, revising the House and Senate versions of the bill to keep the new times but adding exemptions for schools that aren’t yet able to comply.
Student families hopeful to attend Jones High School’s upcoming graduation ceremony — yet unpleased with what they call a distant choice for a venue — can look forward to some help in the form of an Uber voucher, according to Orlando District 5 City Commissioner Shan Rose.
Several Moss Park Elementary students were starstruck Thursday as they watched Orlando Magic legend Nick Anderson walk into their cafeteria.
Hundreds of high school seniors are flocking to the beach Thursday for “Senior Skip Day,” but this year, law enforcement is stepping in to keep things under control.
For many areas of the Sunshine State, March is the month for spring break, giving students a brief reprieve from their academic obligations.
Two students from a Volusia County high school were arrested Tuesday morning after they threatened to kill a student in a group chat, the Volusia’s Sheriff’s Office said in a social media post.
Marion County Public Schools' first appointed Superintendent of Schools will be resigning from her position, according to a news release from the district.
A 17-year-old was arrested after he was accused of making online threats to “shoot up” Seminole High School, according to the Sanford Police Department.
While the Sunshine State ranked No. 9 overall, it placed as the top state nationwide for the categories of “Education” and “Economy.”
A middle school student taken into custody by Daytona Beach police is accused of bringing a BB gun to campus.
The Palm Bay Police Department has paused its school zone speed cameras from issuing violations amid what it says are community concerns spurred by system glitches
U.S. News and World Report has released its list of the best Florida colleges in 2025, determining which spots in the Sunshine State are the best for those pursuing higher education.
A Volusia County man is among five Florida residents who have been accused in a scheme to drain over $1 million from retirement funds for elderly retired Florida school district employees, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Three Sumter County schools were placed on a "shelter in place" status Tuesday afternoon after a suspicious person was spotted walking around Bushnell, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.
Just like you see rising costs at home or in your business, school districts across Central Florida are dealing with inflation and skyrocketing manufacturing costs post-pandemic.
California will join 40 other states in screening kindergarten through second-grade students annually for reading difficulties, LA Post reports.
Leaders at Orange County Public Schools are trying to solve the issue of staff shortages by giving some of the district's employees priority access to affordable housing.
A STEM public charter school in Lake Mary has plans to expand in the coming years to accommodate more students near the existing site on U.S. 17-92 and Ronald Reagan Boulevard.
Investigators said that the teacher — Jarvis Ward, 26 — taught math and acted as an assistant football coach at Lake Nona High School.
An Orange County judge has ruled against a woman who sued the public school district after an anonymous tip that she modeled for OnlyFans led to her being told she could no longer volunteer at her child's elementary school.
Wyomina Park Elementary's nearly year-round calendar pilot program is showing promising results, with the school improving from a D to a C grade in less than a year.
Florida International University’s Board of Trustees has appointed Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez as its interim president, marking a major leadership transition at the institution.
A University of Central Florida professor was suspended after an investigation revealed he had been drinking and partying with students last year, according to documents gathered by News 6 this week.
The pilot program for year-round school has been going on for more than six months and leaders at one Florida school district say, so far, it has been a success.
Volusia County Schools pulled the plug on discussing the possibility of selling land that is set aside for a K-8 school in DeBary.
If you’ve ever wondered what the future of education looks like, it’s all about high-tech innovations, featuring everything from drones and robots to a whole lot of AI.
Days into his second term, President Donald Trump rescinded a Biden-era policy that protected areas such as schools, churches, and hospitals from immigration enforcement.
The system, called ZeroEyes, can detect firearms through cameras before any shots are fired. While several school districts in Central Florida already use it, Daytona Beach will be one of the first cities in the area to have it.
With Florida school districts facing a 2026 deadline, a Senate Republican files a proposal that would repeal requirements aimed at later start times for many high schools.
A mother is suing the Orange County school district, claiming her 9-year-old son was sexually assaulted in a bathroom at Chickasaw Elementary School back in 2022.
If you're looking for new educational opportunities for your child, magnet school applications are now open.
Osceola County is now sending out warnings from a new automated safety program designed to crackdown on speeding in school zones.
Veteran Flagler County Sheriff’s Office detective Joe O’Barr has a wake-up call for anyone thinking of starting off the New Year by making a fake threat against a school: You’re not gonna get away with it.
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit over the site of a historic school for Black students in Eatonville, but the future of the property remains uncertain.
A contracted school nurse at New Smyrna Beach High School faces charges after being accused of traveling to meet a minor, according to jail records.
Defibrillators that save lives when children suffer sudden cardiac arrest could be in thousands of schools across the country with the stroke of a pen.
After comments and a video were brought to light of school board chair Jessie Thompson making remarks at a Moms for Liberty summit, the Volusia County school board voted to reconsider her position.
Florida education leaders are trying to fend off a lawsuit filed by major publishing companies and authors over the removal of books from school libraries, disputing allegations that a controversial state law violates the First Amendment.
For Evana Fretterd, an activities director at Flagler Palm Coast High School, her vision for a dream classroom extends far beyond basic desks and chairs.
An 11-year-old boy arrested over the summer in connection to a series of “swatting” threats against Flagler County schools was sentenced after being adjudicated delinquent, according to the sheriff’s office.
The Walt Disney World Boys and Girls Club is located in the heart of Pine Hills. Every day, some 200 kids between the ages of 6 to 18 go to the club for free and safe after-school activities.
Orange County Public Schools is urging parents to take the district’s new threats and weapons course so there is no room for misunderstanding:
Two band directors at Orange County district high schools have been named semifinalists for the2025 Music Educator Award, presented by the Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Museum.
Election Day is on Nov. 5, and this year, incumbent Matt Susin will take on challenger Ava Taylor for the District 4 seat of the Brevard County School Board.
