Florida Schools

A spokesperson said the Florida Department of Financial Services is processing an initial round of checks in the amount of $21,253.98 to 926 approved applicants.

Almost 1.8 million Florida K-12 students attended a school of choice during the 2023-24 school year.

The court decision backed the Leon County school system in a dispute about a student wanting to express a gender identity and use pronouns the child's parents didn't support.

Parents have brought up various concerns on phone restrictions — with the main themes being communication during emergencies and medical situations.

The school choice debate has grown over the years. Now, some U.S. legislators are proposing a nationwide voucher program. Critics say the bill has flaws.

The call comes after the Trump administration removed schools as a protected area from immigration enforcement, and the state said schools "should cooperate."

Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, students are still recovering when it comes to learning reading and math. A new report that combines scores from The Nation's Report Cardwith state test results tells us how each district is doing and how they can recover.

Even though enrollment is dwindling in Pinellas County schools, its English Language Learner population continues to grow.

In recent years, hundreds of men have come forward to recount brutal beatings, sexual assaults, deaths and disappearances at the notorious school in the panhandle town of Marianna.

A wave of threats have rocked schools across the country, since a Georgia high school shooting earlier this month left four dead.

Several counties are emphasizing how seriously threats are being taken and highlighting their added security measures.

The rules come after multiple discussions on how to balance restrictions with student freedom. The district policy does allow for some exceptions.