From classroom to cure: Student-led discovery of future antibiotics
A Nova Southeastern University professor and her class of 40 students are conducting research and...
Education
Broward schools operations chief to resign following construction, office rental debacles
Wanda Paul submitted her resignation letter Sunday evening, the same day School Board member Adam...
New College of Florida was progressive. Then Gov. DeSantis overhauled it.
In early 2023, Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, executed what many viewed as a conservative...
Oklahoma college instructor is fired after giving failing grade to essay on gender
The instructor denied that she had “engaged in any arbitrary behavior regarding the student’s work.”
Student loan borrowers in default may see wages garnished in 2026
The department said it will send notices to approximately 1,000 borrowers the week of Jan....
Boys at her school shared AI-generated, nude images of her. After a fight, she was the one expelled
Experts warn that adults are often unprepared for the digital harm caused by such technology.
High school career center, housing and hotel among proposals for Broward school
North Fork Elementary's central location off Broward Boulevard, just east of Interstate 95, has made...
Broward schools chief: ‘Emergency’ now exists for troubled construction program
Superintendent Howard Hepburn wrote in a memo on Thursday that a potential lapse in construction...
Fed crackdown on Florida nursing school ‘diploma mills’ leads to 3 guilty pleas
Three former operators of South Florida nursing schools have pleaded guilty to selling fake diplomas...
Rural schools hit by Trump’s grant cuts have few options for making up for the lost money
The percentage of federal dollars used in education spending is significantly higher in rural districts.
New student loan rule could dissuade people from advanced nursing degrees
A provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act overhauls the student loan program for...
‘A five-alarm fire’: Broward schools to take emergency action on construction
Broward School Board members said district staff defied the direction of the School Board and...
When measles hit West Texas, school absences soared and it wasn’t just sick kids who were out
The study offers a glimpse at the toll on student learning from measles spreading.
Professors, students appeal ruling on Alabama law banning DEI initiatives at public universities
The measure is part of a wave of proposals taking aim at DEI programs.
Broward schools bungle effort to find company to oversee construction work
Superintendent Howard Hepburn plans to ask the School Board to vote Tuesday to reject all...
Third Broward high school basketball coach accused of fraud, theft from gym rentals
A third Broward County high school basketball coach was arrested Friday after allegedly improperly renting...
Efforts to require Asian American history in schools after anti-Asian hate starting to pay off
Classes are diving into topics like stereotypes of South Asians and Vietnamese refugees.
Lawmakers urge Education Department to add nursing to ‘professional’ programs list amid uproar
The “professional” label would allow students to borrow larger amounts of federal loans to pursue...
Broward high school basketball coaches arrested, accused of fraud and theft
Henry Lewis McNabb, who led Blanche Ely to a state championship, and Brenton Hankerson, a...
Without affirmative action, elite colleges are prioritizing economic diversity in admissions
Several elite colleges have new freshman classes with more low-income students than ever.
DeSantis says Schools of Hope will be limited to ‘toughest areas’ of Florida
Charter schools known as "Schools of Hope" won't be taking over high-performing schools, but will...
Trump’s crackdown on immigration is taking a toll on child care workers
About one-fifth of the child care workforce is Latino, and one-fifth were born outside the...
Nonprofit Handy sues Broward schools over terminated $2.6 million lease
In a complaint filed in Broward County Circuit Court, the nonprofit Handy alleges it is...
Broward School Board supports closing seven of nine proposed schools
Some proposed Broward school closures come as the superintendent said Tuesday that the school district...
Prospective employees, companies negotiate fast-changing new world of AI
Recent job cuts, especially by tech companies, have raised concerns about the impact of AI...
Broward, Palm Beach reject nearly all charter school requests to share space
Charter school providers submitted 197 requests to the two districts to open what are known...
Education Department workers targeted in layoffs are returning to tackle civil rights backlog
Department officials ordered the workers back starting Dec. 15 to help clear civil rights cases.
US appeals court rejects Trump administration bid to halt grants for school mental health workers
The mental health program includes grants meant to help schools hire more counselors, psychologists and...
Former head of Boca Raton nursing school found guilty in fake diploma scheme
The former director of nursing at a Boca Raton nursing school was found guilty of...
Florida education commissioner booed at Tampa school board conference
Florida's education commissioner told school board members and superintendents to get over their complaints about...
4-day school weeks are growing in popularity, despite a lack of data on the effects
Some districts see a shorter school week as a way to attract teaching talent. But...
FAU backed in foundation fight over budget decisions, board members
The Florida Supreme Court backed Florida Atlantic University in a dispute about approving board members...
UF’s presidential salary has exploded in the last 20 years. Here’s why.
The University of Florida paid Bernie Machen a base salary $375,000 in 2024. Now UF’s...
Oklahoma university instructor on leave after student complains her gender essay failed for citing Bible
The instructor noted that points were deducted for not answering the assignment questions.
District-created committee opposes some proposals to close Broward schools
The majority of Broward schools targeted for closure next year should stay open, a boundary...
How college campus organizing has been upended in Florida’s political climate
Organizing on Florida university campuses has changed for both the left and the right: They're...
Judge orders University of Florida to readmit law student who posted antisemitic content online
The student, Preston Damsky, was banned from the campus for three years in April after...
Broward schools end Latinos in Action program amid federal pressure
Broward schools have severed ties with the youth leadership program Latinos in Action, fearing a...
AI may be scoring your college essay. Welcome to the new era of admissions
Students applying to college know they're not supposed to use chatbots to write their essays.
Florida faculty unions challenge state’s college syllabi rule
Faculty unions are challenging Florida's new syllabi rules that require professors at state colleges to...
Students can take advantage of ‘condensed learning’ at South Florida colleges
Some South Florida universities are offering condensed learning opportunities to their students, cutting the class...
After nearly 50 years on death row, Tommy Zeigler seeks final chance at freedom
A hearing on new DNA tests from the 1975 crime scene is to start Monday...
One Tech Tip: Do’s and don’ts of using AI to help with schoolwork
Students everywhere have turned to chatbots to help with their homework.
Trump administration’s effort to end 1960s school desegregation cases faces a hurdle
A judge refused to close the books on a 1960s desegregation case.
MacKenzie Scott’s college roommate once loaned her $1K. Now it’s the billionaire’s turn to invest
Funding U aims to make college more affordable.
Broward schools’ $2.6 million office rental contract plagued by missteps
Superintendent Howard Hepburn sent School Board members a three-page after-action review about the Handy building...
Trump administration plan to reduce access to some student loans angers nurses, health care groups
The Trump administration believes the changes could reduce tuition costs.
In Denver, a Jewish day school happily copes with a surge in new students
Enrollment in Jewish schools has increased since Oct. 7, following a similar nationwide trend. Donna...
Jewish group revives push for public funding for religious schools that stalled at Supreme Court
The National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation has notified an Oklahoma state board that...
Accreditation of colleges, once low key, has gotten political
The accreditation process is critical to the survival of institutions of higher education.
Trump administration sues California over giving in-state tuition to immigrants in US illegally
The lawsuit alleges the practice harms U.S. citizens and encourages illegal immigration.
Florida DOGE seeks information on every course taught at universities
Gov. Ron DeSantis DOGE effort has told Florida universities to turn over information of courses...
Schools fear disruptions as the White House begins dismantling the Education Department
The plan to dismantle the Education Department has drawn pushback from state and district leaders,...
Beliefs clash among students, parents and teachers as the Ten Commandments go up in Texas classrooms
Posters have gone up in some classrooms but not all.
Key Florida lawmakers float plan to add accountability to school vouchers
Last school year, demand outstripped funding, a result of the state’s 2023 decision to drastically...
Two FAU faculty members return to work after Charlie Kirk comments found to be protected speech
Two Florida Atlantic University faculty members returned to work Tuesday after a university investigation concluded...
The Education Department is dismantling. Here’s what that means
Trump says the department has been overrun by liberal thinking.
Jewish learning: Here are classes teaching everything Judaism — from history to conversion
Whether you are looking for conversion classes that you can take from your couch, want...
Stepbrother of teen who died on Carnival cruise ship could face charges, records show
A filing in Brevard County's circuit court this week revealed more details into the FBI's...
Broward schools reverse course on controversial schedule change
The proposal would have ended traditional block scheduling and personalization periods, or study halls, in...
Education Department offloads some work to other agencies as Trump presses for its closure
Trump called for its elimination with an executive action in March.
Florida Supreme Court justice resigning to take job at UF
The longest-serving current member of the Florida Supreme Court, Justice Charles Canady, is leaving the...
Foreign enrollment at US colleges holds steady, for now, despite Trump’s visa crackdown
There are signs of turbulence as fewer new, first-time students arrive from other countries.
US Supreme Court turns down pregame prayer appeal from Tampa Christian school
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to take up an appeal by a Tampa Christian...
Tribal college leaders are uneasy about US financial commitments despite a funding increase
Advocates worry the passage of Indigenous knowledge will be threatened.
Immigrant student enrollment is dwindling at schools across the US amid immigration crackdowns
In Miami-Dade County Public Schools, about 2,550 students have entered the district from another country...
Judge indefinitely bars Trump from fining University of California over alleged discrimination
By SUDHIN THANAWALA The Trump administration cannot immediately cut federal funding to the University of...
FAU professor placed on leave over Charlie Kirk posts sues university, citing First Amendment
A Florida Atlantic University professor who was placed on leave over social media posts he...
Can federal immigration agents go in schools? Here’s what to know amid Chicago crackdown
At schools and day cares, the fear among families is palpable.
Rebuild of Rickards Middle School, site of roof collapse, delayed by structural issues
The collapse of the roof of a Broward school became a symbol of the building...
She wanted to keep her son in his school district. It was more challenging than it seemed
When families are evicted, kids' schooling is often disrupted.
Florida OKs ‘evils of communism’ standards, signs Heritage Foundation pledge
Some criticized both documents, calling them propaganda and indoctrination, but state leaders said they would...
Why some HBCUs and female athletes fear being left behind in new era of college sports
Female athletes argue the plan favors men’s football and basketball.
Employee fired over Charlie Kirk posts sues Eastern Florida State College
An employee of Eastern Florida State College fired for social media posts about Charlie Kirk...
Charter school operators seek to share more than 100 campuses in Broward, Palm Beach
South Florida schools are generating a lot of interest from charter schools that want to...
‘We couldn’t take it anymore’: Fear of immigration arrests near schools in Florida reducing enrollment, officials say
Education leaders watching how immigration policies affect schools expect classrooms to get emptier every year,...
Broward legislators seek to blunt ‘Schools of Hope’ charter school law
School districts expect to get many applications this week from charter school providers who want...
Florida senator seeks to reverse Schools of Hope campus sharing law
State Sen. Darryl Rouson wants to dial back the “chaos” caused by a charter school...
Air Force Academy’s accreditation under review after cuts to civilian faculty
Concerned alumni and former faculty believe the academy is losing too many civilian Ph.D.-level instructors.
Broward schools superintendent aces first yearly evaluation
The eight Broward School Board members who filled out the evaluations rated Superintendent Howard Hepburn...
Trump gave the Labor Department more control over career-technical education. Will students benefit?
Career and technical education is a lot more than learning to weld or draw blood.
Cornell University to pay $60M in deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding
The university agreed to pay $30 million directly to the U.S. government.
State DOGE audit finds UCF most-efficient university, New College the least
The audit, which Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered in February, looked into spending at Florida's 12...
Elementary school classrooms would need to display presidents’ portraits, under proposal
Elementary-school classrooms throughout Florida would be required to display portraits of Presidents George Washington and...
Florida releases nearly $60M to cover missing, frozen voucher funds
Florida government officials hope nearly $60 million in payments to families and schools will put to...
Margate Middle School students hospitalized after eating edibles
Middle school students in Margate were hospitalized Wednesday after eating laced edibles.
The shutdown is hurting schools whose budgets are mostly federal money
The government shutdown has cut off funds for some school systems that rely on federal...
‘We blew this’: Broward School Board terminates $2.6 million office rental lease
Broward School Board members said Tuesday they made a bad decision, and got bad information...
Quarter of Florida residents ‘seriously’ contemplate leaving state because of high cost of living, survey says
A quarter of Floridians surveyed are "seriously considering" moving elsewhere because of the high cost...
Broward School Board to reconsider $2.6 million rental property amid budget concerns
A special meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. Tuesday to vote on whether to rescind...
States and cities challenge Trump policy overhauling public service loan forgiveness
The policy is aimed primarily at organizations that work with immigrants and transgender youth.
American Arab group sues over California’s new antisemitism law
The law doesn't define antisemitism, leading to concerns from educators.
Some Head Start preschools shutter as government shutdown continues
Among the preschools closing as of Monday are 24 Migrant and Seasonal Head Start centers...
Wisconsin becomes the 36th state to limit cellphones in schools
It requires districts to prohibit phone use during class time.
Crossing guards face life-threatening dangers on the job
Despite the dangers, many crossing guards remain committed to their jobs.
Government shutdown offers schools a glimpse of life without an Education Department
Much of the department’s work has gone completely cold.
Broward schools end ‘Smart Bond’ program as a new referendum is considered
The end of the SMART program won't stop Broward schools from finishing more than 100...
New Trump administration rule bars student loan relief for public workers tied to ‘illegal’ activity
Critics say it turns the program into a tool of political retribution for Trump.
New College of Florida may be first to sign Trump’s university pledge
New College of Florida may soon be the first public university in the country to sign...