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Deputies called to Ocala neighborhood 12 times before woman fatally shot in ongoing feud

Newly released incident reports show Marion County deputies were called a dozen times to an Ocala neighborhood before a mother of four was shot and killed by her neighbor.

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7 wounded in shooting after high school graduation ceremony in Virginia capital

Authorities in Richmond, Virginia, say seven people were shot after gunfire rang out near Virginia Commonwealth University in downtown following a high school graduation ceremony.

As legal gambling surges, should schools teach teens about risk?

Warnings about the potential dangers of gambling could soon join education about drugs and alcohol in the nation's classrooms.

Top speller in English to be crowned at Scripps National Spelling Bee finals

The Scripps National Spelling Bee is set to crown a champion, with 11 finalists gathering in a convention center ballroom outside Washington to demonstrate their mastery of Merriam-Webster’s Unabridged dictionary.

Senate passes GOP bill overturning student loan cancellation, teeing it up for Biden veto

A Republican measure overturning President Joe Biden’s student loan cancellation plan has passed the Senate and now awaits an expected veto.

US companies, nudged by Black employees, have stepped up donations to HBCUs

Historically Black colleges and universities, which had seen giving from foundations decline in recent decades, have seen an increase in gifts particularly from corporations and corporate foundations over the last several years.

Scripps National Spelling Bee finalists flex their knowledge quietly

The Scripps National Spelling Bee is down to 11 finalists, many of whom flash their knowledge onstage by asking questions even though they know the answers.

Florida education officials to meet over rules for new school laws

The Florida Department of Education is gearing up to begin crafting rules to carry out a number of measures approved by state lawmakers and signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, including some proposals that were among the most controversial issues from the 2023 legislative session.

Italy displays returned antiquities looted from London dealer Symes

Italy is displaying hundreds of antiquities that were looted from Italian territory and were recovered from a London antiquities dealer.

Priceless painting looted by Nazis during World War II returns to Poland from Japan

Authorities in Poland say that a priceless 16th century Italian painting that was looted by Nazi Germany during World War II has been found in Japan and returned.

Little Amal, a 12-foot puppet of a Syrian refugee, will travel the US

Little Amal, a 12-foot puppet of a Syrian refugee, will journey across the United States this fall, visiting key places in America’s history in an attempt to raise awareness about immigration and migration.

New trade program offers career alternatives for Volusia high school students

Pine Ridge High School in Volusia County has opened the door to multiple skilled trade options that could lead to $100,000-plus salaries in specific trades.

Jury selection to begin in trial of former Florida deputy accused of failing to confront Parkland shooter

The trial of a former Florida sheriff's deputy charged with failing to confront the Parkland school shooter is set to begin.

As Supreme Court considers affirmative action, colleges see few other ways to diversity goals

After bans on affirmative action in states from California to Florida, colleges have tried a range of strategies to achieve a diverse student body.

Jury selection to begin in trial of former deputy accused of failing to confront Parkland shooter

The trial of a former Florida sheriff's deputy charged with failing to confront the Parkland school shooter is set to begin.

With vocabulary more important than ever, National Spelling Bee requires different prep

Competitors in the Scripps National Spelling Bee are trying to adjust their preparation so they don't get tripped up by onstage, multiple-choice vocabulary questions.

Volusia schools holds job fairs as it tries to fill 700 vacancies ahead of next year

It's the last week of school for many Central Florida students, but it's also the time in which school districts start ramping up efforts to fill vacancies before the next school year.

Florida deputy faces trial for alleged failure to confront Parkland school shooter

A former Florida sheriff's deputy is about to be tried on charges he failed to confront the gunman who murdered 17 at a Parkland high school five years ago.

Rights group says Uyghur student reported to be missing in Hong Kong did not travel to city

Amnesty International says a Uyghur student who it had said was missing in Hong Kong after being interrogated did not travel to the city, easing concerns over his safety but raising questions over how the allegations first emerged.

Most in U.S. say don't ban race in college admissions but that role should be small: AP-NORC poll

As the Supreme Court decides the fate of affirmative action, most people in the U.S. say the court should allow consideration of race as part of the admissions process.

Exclusive secrets of the National Spelling Bee: Picking the words to identify a champion

The word list for the Scripps National Spelling Bee is crafted by a panel of 21 people, including five former Scripps champions.

Lake County high school student receives 20 scholarships, over $60k

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Year-round pilot program being considered for Florida schools

Florida Sen. Linda Stewart is eager to help roll out a year-round school pilot program. The Florida Department of Education will accept five applications from schools statewide.

Judge: School district can bar student from wearing Mexican and American flag sash at graduation

A federal judge has ruled that a Colorado school district can bar a high school student from wearing a Mexican and American flag sash at her graduation after the student sued.

Texas parents fret over Winnie the Pooh being used to teach kids about school shootings

The Dallas school district has apologized for not giving parents any warning or guidance before it sent elementary school students home with a Winnie the Pooh-themed book about what to do in the event of a school shooting.

Iowa law limits gender identity instruction, removes books depicting sex acts from school libraries

Iowa teachers are now banned from raising gender identity or sexual orientation issues with children through the sixth grade.

Latest GOP 2024 hopeful DeSantis 'blazing a trail' on book bans in Republican-controlled states

As he vies for the Republican presidential nomination, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is touting a series of measures he has pushed that have led to an upswing in banned or restricted books — not just in Florida schools but in an increasing number of other conservative states.

Tom Hanks urges Harvard grads to defend the truth and resist indifference

Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks told graduates of Harvard University to be superheroes in their defense of truth and American ideals, and to resist those who twist the truth.

Once a whaling port, New Bedford wants to light the world again, with wind

The vessel UHF Felicity pulled into the port of New Bedford shortly before 5:00 Wednesday afternoon carrying massive parts for offshore wind turbines.

Fuzzy falcon chicks who nest at Michigan State football stadium get tracking bands

Scientists and students placed tracking bands on four boisterous peregrine falcon chicks who live on top of Michigan State University’s football stadium.

Uvalde victim's mother perseveres through teaching, connecting with daughter's memory

The relatives of 19 students and two teachers gunned down at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, are still waiting for answers a year later.

Seminole State program helps students transition from high school to college

As high school graduation celebrations continue this month across Central Florida, many seniors look forward to beginning college in the fall, but one program offers students an opportunity to ease the transition.

Appeals court upholds admissions policy at elite Virginia high school

A divided federal appeals court has upheld the constitutionality of a new admissions policy at an elite Virginia high school that critics say discriminates against Asian Americans.

School shooter asks for mercy from life sentence; teacher, principal want him to stay in prison

A school shooter serving a life sentence without parole for killing a first grader on a South Carolina playground when he was 14 is asking a judge to lessen his sentence so he can eventually get out of prison.

Founder of student aid startup Frank pleads not guilty to fraud

The fraud case against the founder of a student loan assistance startup company that J.

School start time changes in Florida raise many questions. Here’s the latest

School officials will soon be gearing up to push back start times for many high schools under a new law that mandates changes to the beginning of the school day — but some lawmakers and education experts are wary of the challenges that could come with such a change.

New Madrid museum set to unveil five centuries of Spain's royal collections

Spain is set to unveil what is touted as one of Europe’s cultural highlights of the year with the opening in Madrid of The Royal Collections Gallery next month.

Using 'he/him,' 'she/her' in emails got 2 dorm directors fired at small New York Christian college

The firing of two employees at a religious school in western New York is fanning the culture wars roiling parts of the United States.

Kinsey Institute experts study sex, gender as misconceptions block state dollars

Unfounded claims about Indiana University’s sex research institute, its founder and child sex abuse have been so persistent over the years that when the Legislature prohibited the institute from using state dollars, one lawmaker hailed the move as “long overdue.”.

At graduations, Native American students seek acceptance of tribal regalia

For Native American students, tribal regalia is often passed down through generations and worn at graduations to signify connection with the community.

AP analysis: Most beauty school programs would be in jeopardy under US proposal

Nearly two-thirds of for-profit cosmetology certificate programs would face a federal crackdown under new federal rules proposed by the Biden administration.

The pandemic widened gaps in reading. Can one teacher 'do something about that'?

The COVID-19 pandemic upended learning across the United States.

New rule targets college programs that leave grads with low income, high debt

College programs that leave graduates underpaid or buried in loans would be cut off from federal money under a proposal issued by the Biden administration on Wednesday.

DeSantis signs bills targeting drag shows, pronouns, bathroom use and transgender children

Florida is banning gender affirming care for minors among a series of anti-LGBTQ+ bills signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Penguin Random House sues Florida school district over book bans

Publisher Penguin Random House and PEN America have sued a Florida school district over its removal of books about race and LGBTQ+ identities.

Australia: Truck driver charged after 7 children seriously injured in collision with school bus

A truck driver has been charged after seven children were hospitalized with serious injuries when he rear-ended a school bus on the outskirts of Melbourne in southeastern Australia.

'Mississippi miracle': Kids' reading scores have soared in Deep South states

Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana have seen a promising turnaround in their student reading scores after passing a series of similar literacy reforms.

Orlando teen wins top prize in prestigious science competition

A local teen won the top prize at the prestigious Dr. Nelson Ying Science Competition at the Orlando Science Center.

Orlando allows Catholic school to close sidewalk for security, despite resident criticism

The city of Orlando voted Monday on what city leaders call a comprise following St. James Cathedral School’s request to close off a sidewalk near their campus.

Florida DEI law for public universities puts private schools on alert

At New College of Florida in Sarasota Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a measure that could change how public colleges and universities operate in the state.

New Florida school start times signed into law. Here’s what you need to know

Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a bill that will lead to many high-school students having later school start times.

Native American remains discovered at Dartmouth College spark calls for accountability

Dartmouth College says it has found the partial skeletal remains of 15 Native Americans housed in its anthropology department.

He likes to be, under the sea: Florida man sets record for living underwater

A university professor broke a record for the longest time living underwater without depressurization this weekend at a Florida Keys lodge for scuba divers.

Biden to graduates of historically Black Howard University: US history hasn't been a 'fairy tale'

President Joe Biden has told graduates of Howard University that American history hasn't always been a “fairy tale” and that “racism has torn us apart.”.

Census Bureau rejects many big-city challenges that claimed the 2020 headcount missed their people

Some of America's largest cities that challenged their 2020 census numbers are hearing back from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Walk this way: Newest Eastern Florida grads include 4 moms whose kids earned degrees, too

Eastern Florida State College graduates celebrated the school’s spring commencement ceremonies Thursday.

DeSantis signs bill to shield travel records from Florida public record over security concerns

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed 37 bills, including a measure that will prevent the release of past and future travel records of DeSantis and other state leaders.

Florida teacher arrested, accused of pulling hair, ears of student with special needs

A Sumter County public school teacher was arrested this week, accused of abusing a special needs student in their class.

Sex? Sexual intercourse? Neither? Teens weigh in on evolving definitions — and habits

High school students are having less sexual intercourse.

Orange County middle school teacher accused of inappropriately touching, recording students

An Orange County middle school teacher is accused of inappropriately touching and filming his students, records show.

Republicans continue push to restrict teachings on race in South Carolina

South Carolina Republicans are one step closer to restricting how race gets taught in K-12 classrooms.

Real-life 'The Queen's Gambit': Custodian leads school chess teams in Maine

“The Queen’s Gambit” is playing out in real life in Maine, where a custodian is coaching his schools’ chess teams to national acclaim.

Orange County 4th grader recalls saving choking classmate with Heimlich maneuver

A brave fourth grader in Orange County jumped into action last month to save his choking classmate’s life. It was a life-saving example of getting results.

New law requires AAPI history lessons in Florida classrooms

After a two-year effort by Make Us Visible Florida, Asian American Pacific Islander history will now be a required part of the curriculum in Florida public schools.

Brevard Public Schools introduce pay increase for teachers, staff

Leaders with Brevard Public Schools hold a news conference to discuss a pay increase for teachers and staff.

DeSantis shelves cell phones, TikTok in schools

Saying that social media does “more harm than good,” Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed education changes that include prohibiting students from using cell phones during class time and curtailing use of the social-media platform TikTok on school grounds.

Central Florida LGBTQ performing arts scholarship honors performer who died from cancer

LGBTQ+ youth and their allies in Central Florida now have the opportunity to apply for a scholarship honoring legendary performer Sam Singhaus, who died from brain cancer in 2020.

Teacher appreciation? Try better pay, more governors say

As schools across the country struggle to find teachers to hire, more governors are pushing for pay increases and bonuses for the beleaguered profession.

To improve kids' mental health, some schools start later

The idea of later school start times, pushed by many over the years as a way to help adolescents get more sleep, is getting a new look as a way to address the mental health crisis affecting teens across the U.S. Nationally, at least nine states are considering legislation related to school start times, up from four the previous year, according to the National Conference on State Legislatures.

Oprah tells class of 2023 to follow 'still, small voice'

Oprah Winfrey has given the commencement address at her alma mater, Tennessee State University.

States add laws on pronouns, sports for transgender students

Republican-controlled states across the U.S. are adding restrictions on how schools should handle transgender students.

Florida 1st-grader takes loaded gun to school, deputies say

A first grader accidentally brought a backpack with a loaded gun to school Wednesday, according to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office.

Florida Republicans pass school bills on pronouns, diversity

Florida Republicans have approved bills to ban diversity programs in colleges and prevent students and teachers from being required to use pronouns that don’t correspond to someone’s sex, building on top priorities of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Florida Senate votes to expand Parental Rights in Education law

In one of the most-controversial education issues of the 2023 legislative session, the Florida Senate on Wednesday passed a measure that would expand last year’s “Parental Rights in Education” law — known to critics as “don’t say gay.”

PE teacher at Florida middle school accused of letting students fight on campus, district says

A physical education teacher at Johnson Middle School in Melbourne is on leave and under investigation after it was reported they allegedly played a role in “allowing students to fight on campus,” according to statements from the school and its district.

‘Addicted to it:’ Marion nonprofit manager accused of stealing over $766K in yearslong fraud scheme

The business manager of an education nonprofit in Marion County turned herself in Tuesday amid an investigation into a years-long fraud scheme, according to the sheriff’s office.

‘Swatting’ incidents spark scares at 3 Florida colleges

Authorities are investigating swatting incidents that occurred Tuesday morning at both Florida International University’s main campus in west Miami-Dade and City College in Hollywood, according to News 6 partner WPLG-TV.

Brevard school board chooses Dr. Mark Rendell as new superintendent

Dr. Mark Rendell is elected as the new Brevard County school superintendent.

Florida Senate sends 8-year school term limit bill to Gov. DeSantis

The Florida Senate on Monday gave final approval to a bill that would impose eight-year term limits on county school-board members, readying the issue to go to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Name etched in gold, King Charles' school remembers him

King Charles III hasn’t even been crowned yet but his name is already etched on the walls of Hill House School in London.

'Waste of time': Community college transfers derail students

America's high school graduates are often encouraged to start at a community college before getting a bachelor's degree, but the money-saving move rarely works as planned.

Orange County school unveils new playground to help students befriend peers with autism

A new ADA-compliant playground that recently opened at an Orange County elementary school is getting results to make sure all students feel included.

Should school use 'Warrior' nickname? Tribe to have last say

Students and administrators in one New York school district are wrestling with how to respond to the state’s newly approved ban on the use of Native American-themed logos and names.

Oklahoma's top education official embraces culture wars

Oklahoma's newly elected Republican head of public schools campaigned for the job last fall on a platform of banning certain books and fighting “woke ideology” in public schools.

Jones High senior becomes 1st athlete at school to get full-ride to Ivy League college

Jones High School senior Zavier Avera is all smiles. That’s because he’s heading to Yale University in the fall and making history as the first athlete at his school to receive a full-ride to an Ivy League university.

US principal forced out in 'porn' flap views David statue

A former Florida school principal who was forced to resign after students were shown an image of Michelangelo’s iconic statue of a nude David has viewed the masterpiece in person.

Florida House passes bill requiring AAPI history, culture instruction

The Florida House unanimously approved a bill Wednesday that would require schools to teach Asian American and Pacific Islander history in K-12 classrooms.

‘The Hate u Give’ author awards student writing scholarship

Bestselling author Angie Thomas has surprised a senior at a Mississippi high school with a full-ride scholarship for creative writing to the private university where Thomas earned her bachelor’s degree.

Culture war clash gives Kansas new medication abortion law

Kansas clinics will be required to tell patients that medication abortions can be stopped using a drug regimen that the providers consider ineffective and potentially dangerous.

New Orleans student's scholarship offers surpass $9 million

He is a senior at 16.

School superintendent who criticized DeSantis could lose job

Florida officials are threatening to revoke the teaching license of a school superintendent after he criticized Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Biden’s student loan help would be ‘annihilated’ by GOP bill

President Joe Biden’s student debt agenda would be all but obliterated by the U.S. debt legislation passed by House Republicans, dooming his mass cancellations, scrapping a more generous loan repayment option and barring future regulation around student debt.

Kansas legislators impose sweeping anti-trans bathroom law

Republican legislators in Kansas have enacted possibly the most sweeping transgender bathroom law in the U.S. The GOP-controlled Legislature on Thursday overrode Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's veto of the measure.

DeSantis-backed New College board scraps 5 professors tenure

The New College of Florida trustees, newly dominated by conservatives appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, has voted to deny tenure to five professors.

Funding to support oral histories in boarding school era

The National Endowment for the Humanities is supporting an effort to record oral histories and digitize records on Indigenous boarding schools.

Family of man fatally struck by Boeheim agrees to settlement

The family of a man who was fatally struck by a vehicle driven by former Syracuse University basketball coach Jim Boeheim in 2019 has agreed to settle a lawsuit against Boeheim and the university.

Black parents seek schools affirming their history amid bans

Amid bans on teaching controversial topics related to race, Black families have embraced schools that affirm their African American heritage.

Ex-New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to join Harvard

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will be temporarily joining Harvard University later this year.

Osceola County School District continues to struggle with bus driver shortage

Ivonne brown takes pride in being a school bus driver for Osceola County’s School District.

Orlando Science Center, city officials partner on new STEM program for kids

The mission of the Orlando Science Center is to inspire science learning for life and to eliminate barriers to STEM education. That’s why at the beginning of this school year, OSC and the city of Orlando began the Neighborhood Science program.

Proposal would put armed security at every K-12 school in the US

Armed law enforcement officers could be at every school in the U.S. with new legislation.

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