Polk County Schools

Justin Sharpless and Kasen Hampton are running for Polk County School Board District 6.

Kay Fields and Sumanth ‘Sam’ Neelam are running for Polk County School Board District 5.

Kate Wallace, Sarah Corona and Victor Sims are running for Polk County School Board District 3.

School Board Candidates offer competing solutions to familiar challenges ahead of the Aug. 18 election.

At the Polk Ecumenical Action Council for Empowerment's Nehemiah Action, Superintendent Fred Heid agreed to create a plan to improve student and guardian access to mental health support.

62% of Polk County children were not ready for kindergarten in 2024. Can early language skills and programs like Camp READY close the gap?

The FEA mid-school year count found teacher vacancies statewide increased by about 100.

Academica, which operates charters, says on its website that it plans to open only a "handful" of schools in 2027-28 and will rescind notices for other locations after it determines those co-locations.

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.