Education

Classes begin next week around the Tampa Bay area, and with them come news related to lunches, screen time, teacher shortages and more.

On “Florida Matters Live & Local,” a discussion about Sing Out and READ, an organization that uses singing to improve children's reading skills.

On “Florida Matters Live & Local,” Andrew Spar and Christine Long discussed the need for educators to use personal money to purchase basic operational classroom supplies.

From a proposed Polk County data center to an invasive pest threatening crops, environmental challenges are mounting across Florida. Let’s get some details on those environmental stories.

Forecasters expect eight to 14 storms this hurricane season, which starts Monday and runs through November. Why are forecasters calling for fewer storms than average and what should you pay attention to?

Jacksonville schools are expanding student-led initiatives and culturally aware counseling efforts to encourage teens to discuss emotional challenges and seek support without hesitation or stigma.

Each year, school districts across the state team up with Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota for its "Write a Play" program.

Bending the Arc, a program created by the Boxser Diversity Initiative in Sarasota, offers high school students in Sarasota and Manatee counties an immersive education in civil rights history.

The measure was named after Teddy Bridgwater, who played with the Bucs last season after he was suspended from Miami Northwestern High because he paid for meals and rides for his players.

Teddy Bridgewater's suspension from his voluntary position at Miami Northwestern High inspired the legislation, which would permit prep coaches to financially help kids on their teams.

Florida lawmakers have big choices to make: How to handle charter takeovers through the Schools of Hope program and what to do with property taxes.

According to the state, 92.2% of students earned a diploma in 2024-25 – 2.5 points over the previous year and 4.9 points over 2021-22. The progress was celebrated at the district level, including the Tampa area.