Moez Limayem Unanimously Approved As USF President

Limayen thanked his UNF colleagues and USF trustees, retelling how he came to America from Tunisia.

Florida Affirms Heritage Foundation Education Priorities, First State To Do So

While a number of foundations and institutes have signed on, no state boards of education had signed on to it until Thursday.

University President Carousel: FSU Focused On McCullough

‘He’s done a fantastic job; everybody in state government, I think, recognizes that, certainly the BOG recognizes that.’

Could Hillsborough Become The Next School District To Elect Its Superintendent?

Lee County's laws changed two years after voters approved a referendum changing the superintendent position to an elected one.

5 FL Colleges Among Best In Country, U.S. News Says In New Ranking

Five colleges in Florida are among the Top 100 in the country, according to a new U.S. News ranking.

UF Trustees Applying Pressure To Make Interim Leader Permanent

If the temporary leader of the University of Florida does not become its formal leader, the school owes him $2 million.

Nearly A Third Of Florida Professors Looking For Work In Another State

A survey examining the impacts of higher education policy lays it out.

Loxahatchee Teacher Brings Energy & Care To A New School

At Saddle View Elementary, Kayla Vellone is known for her dedication, creativity and commitment to her students.

13 FL Schools Named To Princeton Review's Best Colleges List

Which Florida colleges and universities are among the nation's elite? See here.

When Do You Stop For A School Bus? Know The Law In FL

More than 100 people died in 2023 nationwide in school bus-related accidents. See how many of those deaths were in Florida.

Teacher Vacancies in Florida Down 17%, Department Of Education Says

Teacher vacancies in Florida’s public schools are down 17% headed into the 2025-2026 school year, according to the Department of Education.

How FL Ranks Among States With The Best, Worst School Systems

An analysis by finance website WalletHub found the quality of public school systems varies widely from state to state. See where FL ranks.

FL Sales Tax Holiday 2025: Pay No Tax On These Items

The back-to-school savings event is part of a $2 billion tax relief package that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law earlier in the year.

UF Approves Tuition Hike For Out-Of-State Students

The decision as to whether to waive the increases will be made by Mary Parker, the university’s vice president.

University Of Miami Under Investigation For Its Scholarships To Undocumented Students

In a press release announcing the investigation, the DOE specifically identified UM’s “U Dreamers Program.”

A Trio Of New Rules Are In The Works For Florida Public Schools

They include guidelines for treating allergic reactions.

Report Card: Florida's Highest- And Lowest-Rated School Districts

The 2024-2025 school grades show that 28 of Florida’s 67 districts are A districts, 31 are B, eight are C, and none are D or F.

In The Name Of Parental Rights, New Law Requires Sign-Off For Corporal Punishment In Florida Schools

"It’s honestly amazing that this hasn’t previously been in place in Florida," said Jacob Kaplan, President of the Florida Policy Forum.

USF Substance Abuse Center To Be Named After Sen. Darryl Rouson

The announcement surprised the lawmaker, after the Florida House stripped his name earlier this year.

Florida Students' Math And Reading Scores Rise In 2025

End-of-year testing results show Florida students were more proficient in math and reading than a year ago.

These 2 FL Universities Ranked Among World’s Best By US News

The latest edition of the Best Global Universities includes schools from more than 100 countries. See which FL schools made the list.

Child Wellbeing: Florida Drops In Rankings Amid Reading And Math Declines

Group warns of ‘substantially reduced investments in child well-being.'

Florida Students Making The Sunshine State Proud

Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to celebrate local star students making a big impact in their Florida communities.

18 FL Colleges Among Best In America, U.S. News Says In New Ranking

The rankings evaluated 1,500 colleges and universities in the U.S. See how U.S. News ranked the top 18 Florida schools.

​School Choice, History Of Segregation Collide In FL School Closings

Besides rural closings, schools face another reckoning: integrating students in buildings that remain racially and economically segregated.

FL Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday Ends This Weekend: Eligible Items

Florida will recognize four sales tax holidays this year, including one for back-to-school shopping that runs through Aug. 11.

FL School Systems Ranked Among Best, Worst In U.S.

WalletHub analysts looked at quality and safety to determine states with the best and worst school systems. See how FL ranked.

FL No. 1 For Education For Second Year, U.S. News Ranking Says

"Florida is the education state," Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday.

Graduation Shout Out: Congratulations James!

This submission comes from Samantha Fuller who nominated James of Zephyrhills.

Dictionaries Pulled By FL School District Over Sex Ed Law: Reports

Dictionaries and encyclopedias are among the 1,600 books pulled from the library shelves of a Florida school district, per media reports.

Black Girl Handcuffed During Rosa Parks Role Play At FL School: NAACP

According to the NAACP, a 2-year-old Black girl was "​​handcuffed and fingerprinted by a white peer" during the role-play activity.

4 FL Colleges Among Top 100 In Nation: US News Rankings

U.S. News & World Report greatly changed how it ranks colleges this year. See how the results affected Florida schools.

291K In FL Sign Up For Biden's New Student Loan Plan, Some To Pay $0

With 2.62 million Florida residents on loan repayment programs, the new program offers relief for those still paying down college bills.

FL’s Top 20 Public High Schools Ranked By U.S. News

School for Advanced Studies topped the list of Florida public schools and ranked No. 3 in the nation, followed by Pine View in Sarasota Co.

FL School's Black-Only Assembly Over Test Scores Draws Outrage

Black students at Bunnell Elementary School were required to attend the assembly and reportedly offered gift cards to improve scores.

17 FL Schools Among Money’s Best Colleges In America 2023

Money magazine ranked colleges "where your tuition (and time) is likely to pay off." See the Florida schools on the list.

FL Math, Reading Scores Down After Pandemic Slide: Report

A new report shows a slide in math and reading scores for fourth- and eighth-graders in Florida between 2019 and 2022.

FL Principal Ousted Over Students’ Viewing Of ‘David’ Visits Italy

A FL principal who lost her job after parents complained about students viewing images of nude “David” visited Italy to see the sculpture.

49 Florida Graduate Schools Make U.S. News 2023-24 Ranking

Nearly 50 FL graduate schools are among the country's best, says a recent U.S. News and World Report. See the full Florida rankings.

FL Principal Who Sent $100K To Elon Musk Scammer Resigns: Report

A Volusia County educator wrote the check in hopes of getting a scammer posing as Elon Musk to invest millions in her school, a report said.