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Free prom and homecoming attire is available to Polk County teens, who also sign a pledge to celebrate responsibly.

Florida Education commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas says the scores would be higher if the NAEP test included students in the state's school choice program.

Teachers voice worries that ending vaccine requirements could bring back preventable illnesses, worsen absenteeism, and endanger medically fragile students.

More than 80 students from sixth to 11th grade were the first to participate in the online school's "AI in Math" enrichment program.

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

The district reports a loss of 6,600 total students so far this year, double the number expected.

JA BizTown and Finance Park will bring hands-on financial literacy and career prep to Lakeland.

A few simple reminders can keep kids safe: Put your phone away when walking, take the earbuds out, and look before you bike or walk across a road or intersection.

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.

The law prohibits cellphone use throughout the school day in elementary and middle schools and creates a pilot program that prevents cellphone use in some high schools.

The measure would make cursive writing mandatory in elementary schools during the next academic year, citing brain development and cultural heritage.

Under the legislation, school district committees reviewing a challenged book wouldn’t be able to consider literary or artistic merit when deciding to remove it.