Florida Schools

The Florida Board of Education approved new standards, setting up textbook publishers and educators to implement them in the 2026-27 school year.

Mater Academy and Somerset Academy notified the school district that they both intend to “co-locate” at Brookside Middle School and Emma E. Booker Elementary.

Education leaders watching how immigration policies affect schools expect classrooms to get emptier every year, but this year, they were caught off guard by falling enrollment rates in some of Florida’s largest districts.

Hillsborough's "Operation Safe Passage" program aims to raise awareness of travel safety and protect young students.

On "The Florida Roundup," we dive into the debate regarding school book removals across the Sunshine State.

Sarasota Schools officials said the filings are premature – pointing to the fact that the Department of Education’s rule has not yet gone into effect.

The state's universal voucher program went into effect during the 2023-2024 school year in Florida and helps students attend private or home school for free.

The vote paves the way for the privately run schools to “co-locate” inside traditional public schools.

A farmer lost a contract with the Lee County school district after calling COVID-19 a "hoax" on social media. He then filed a lawsuit against the district.

The district lost 7,000 students this year alone in part due to the state's school voucher program.

Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo calls the mandates an intrusion on parents' rights. Some requirements can be ended by the state health department and others would require legislative action.

Local districts are reporting a decline in enrollment compared to last year, mirroring national trends. Here's a look at Tampa Bay area numbers.