Polk County Schools

With the help of artificial intelligence, schools districts are using technology that can dip into kids' online conversations and immediately notify both administrators and law enforcement.

Polk County Schools is offering a high-tech program providing students with high-paying career opportunities in air traffic control and beyond.

Pinellas and Sarasota counties earned A’s, while Polk was the only district to improve its grade. Factors used to determine grades include state testing in English, math, science and social studies and grad rates.

Teachers’ union warns of possible ‘staffing crisis’ without a property tax referendum next year.

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

The Mulberry Academy, which serves children in the migrant farm worker community, requested $500,000 from the state, but was denied.

SB 256 raised requirements for public-sector unions to remain certified. Some teachers unions in the Tampa Bay area are fighting to survive.

Families in Polk County Schools can use the Parent Portal tool to look through the entire library catalog at their school library, and then opt out of books they don't approve of.

A Polk County Schools teachers union says as many as 15 schools in the district could be without air conditioning for the first day of school.

The governor endorsed three school board candidates in Sarasota County and they all won.

COVID-19 protocols are somewhat relaxed, including optional masks, but school districts suggest students who are experiencing symptoms should stay home.

Three counties in the greater Tampa Bay region are increasing the cost of breakfast and lunch for students compared to the last time students paid for meals during the 2019-2020 school year.