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For a lot of high school students, the next step involves college or the military, but for people looking for another path, a registered apprenticeship offers a cost-free way to earn money while learning a skilled trade.

Ways to use artificial intelligence for good and reduce cell phone distractions at school.

St. Cloud High School school psychologist and social worker sit down with Trooper Steve to discuss the status of students' mental health

Trooper Steve sits down with a school board member and Student Services coordinator to discuss how the district supports students in times of crisis

A power outage on Merritt Island is keeping students out of the classroom at Jefferson Middle School, according to the district.

Lawmakers are considering relaxed requirements for testing, teaching certificates and recess.

The escalating cost of college tuition has been a growing concern for students and their families, with affordability differing from state to state.

Two schools in Central Florida received the coveted National Blue Ribbon award, the U.S. Department of Education said.

Caroline Kent spent more than 30 years teaching students in Brevard County.

From book bans to changing classes and educational requirements, what children are learning in the classroom will be different this year.

School district leaders across the state are taking a patchwork of approaches to a college-credit psychology course, as many high-school students head back to class this week amid a dustup between Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration and the College Board.

See how the Solutionaries team addresses educational challenges to exploring food insecurity and behavioral interventions.

Little Radical Theatrics is putting on “Matilda the Musical” at the Orlando Shakespeare Theater, located at 812 E Rollins Street, from July 27-30.

New rules will be put into place Wednesday during a meeting led by the Florida Department of Education. Among the agenda items are topics including student pronouns and bathroom choices.

The source of dread for nearly 2 million high schoolers every year, the SAT, or Scholastic Assessment Test, is an almost four-hour juggernaut designed to test a student's abilities in reading, math, and writing abilities.

Teacher turnover is a problem here in Florida and in districts from Alaska to Maine, made worse by the pandemic.

Many kids having a mental health crisis end up in hospital emergency rooms and rarely get the care they need.

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

As filmmaker and writer Nora Ephron said during a '96 commencement address at Wellesley College, "Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead."

Good pictures can be expensive. However, one Florida student found out discounts can be even more costly.

The district hired a team of attendance agents to find the cause of why students were not coming to school.

Taking care of our mental health is just as important as our physical health, and letting students and staff take mental health days is paying off in one school system.

Victoria Triece is suing Orange County Public Schools because she says the district banned her from volunteering in her child’s classroom due to her participation on adult websites.

On Friday, the Florida Department of Education released a statement that it was rejecting the coursework for a new advanced placement class still in its pilot phase.

Controversy sparked in Marion County after one elementary school send out a permission slip to learn about the Black National Anthem ahead of an after-school performance.

Riverdale Elementary students will return to class Thursday morning at a high school seven miles away because officials with Orange County Public Schools believe the building, which sustained significant flood damage from Hurricane Ian, is still unsafe.

Armoured One builds special glass to slow down an attacker and provide more time for students and teachers to get to safety.

From Marion County to Maitland, school resource officers and deputies across Central Florida are gearing up for back to school.

Orange County's next superintendent greeted students at several campuses during her first back to school tour since being chosen as the district's next leader.

Classrooms are fully decorated and ready to welcome students at the new Kelly Park School.

Don't break the bank sending the kids back to class.

Any parents knows that trying to get organized before the school year is a lot of work.

The board of Florida's largest school district has voted against a sexual education textbook for middle and high schoolers.

We all know that teachers need help keeping their classrooms stocked with supplies, but are there certain supplies that they want more than others?

Due to the pandemic, all students in Orange County were able to get free meals at school, though that will be changing starting in August and families will have to submit applications to be eligible.

Alexa, play “Graduation (Friends Forever) by Vitamin C!

The district is providing meals at 224 locations this summer that include schools, libraries, several churches, YMCA, and Boys and Girls Clubs throughout the county.

Lawyers for Gov. Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody are fighting an attempt to block a state law and regulations that limit the way race-related issues can be taught in public schools and in workplace training.

The Seminole County School Board has voted to cancel their plans for a proclamation supporting LGBTQ+ students and staff at Seminole County Public Schools

Osceola County officials discuss what they're doing to keep students safe after the Texas elementary school shooting.

In light of the tragic Texas elementary school shooting, News 6 asked Central Florida officials about the safety measures in effect to keep students, teachers and staff safe.

A middle school student had to be flown to the hospital after being hit by a car on the way to school Tuesday morning, according to Orange County Public Schools.

Outraged parents came up one by one Tuesday addressing the Osceola County School board.

It’s a school project that is sure to put a smile on your face.

A teacher at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School was arrested after she struck a child with autism in the face, according to Cocoa Beach police.

A social media post tipped off a school resource deputy to a student with a gun on the campus of Atlantic High School, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

A threat was made against Dr. Phillips High School Monday morning, prompting school officials to evacuate the building while deputies investigated.

A Leesburg High School student was arrested Friday morning after a school resource officer found a gun in his backpack, according to Leesburg police.

East Ridge Middle School in Clermont was on lockdown Thursday afternoon because someone called in a bomb threat, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

An 18-year-old student at Father Lopez Catholic School faces charges after making threats on social media to "shoot up" the school, according to police.

College athletics is big business, so it's no surprise the allure of a potential college athletic scholarship has trickled down to the high school level.

If you're interested in enrolling your child in an Orange County Public Schools magnet school, the application process is now open.

With just a few days left until winter break, Orange County school leaders are issuing a warning to students.

A fight at Oviedo High School ended with a dozen students being arrested, according to police.

Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young said police were able to stop a potential mass shooting at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University on Thursday.

Authorities say a 15-year-old sophomore opened fire at his Michigan high school on Tuesday, killing three students, including a 16-year-old boy who died in a deputy’s patrol car on the way to a hospital.

Markham Woods Middle School parents grow concerned as fights at the school become more frequent and violent.

Crossing guards are in high demand in Central Florida, with one county taking extra steps to secure more applicants.

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ charter school will relocate to a larger campus in New York City.

Marion County Public Schools says its bus stop off of Highway 318 is safe.

10-year-old Ja'siah Williams was struck, killed by a vehicle while walking to his bus stop.

A Lake County student was arrested after making a bomb threat on Tuesday morning.

Every weekend school-aged children in Central Florida struggle with food insecurity.

Osceola County and other Central Florida districts have been struggling to hire school bus drivers before classes started in August.

Lake County Public School students now have access to resources from the Lake County Library System.

School districts across the country are experiencing teacher shortages.

Students in Orange County are now required to wear masks for the next 60 days.

School bells have rung in parts of Indonesia’s capital for the first time in more than a year as schools shut by the coronavirus were allowed to begin reopening as cases decline.

Orange County Schools was the only school district in Central Florida to join 9 others, in enacting mask mandates despite the Governor's executive order banning school districts from doing so. However, after a Leon County judge ruled districts actually can enact masks mandates, Orange County School Board Chairwoman Teresa Jacobs felt relief.

Friday's regular-season opener between Palm Bay and Heritage has been postponed due to COVID-19 quarantines involving several Panthers players.

Brevard County Public Schools announced Friday that the district will close the campus of Madison Middle School to students for two days next week.

Bayside High School is set to host its first football game of the season Thursday night, while two other Brevard County public schools are cancelling preseason games due to COVID-19 quarantines.

Brevard Public Schools updated its COVID-19 dashboard Friday showing more than 400 students and employees tested positive.

Now that many students have transitioned back into school buildings, leaders in the Osceola County school district warn parents they may need time to adjust.

With school starting for most Central Florida students on Tuesday, there are still bus driver positions unfilled. So much so in Orange County, district officials are asking parents to forego the busing system if they can provide their own transportation.

As families prepare to send their kids back to school, Osceola County Schools Superintendent Dr. Debra Pace is trying to make the transition as smooth as possible.

Back-to-school season is an exciting time and here are several ways to make the start of the new school year more memorable for your family.

The new school year is just around the corner and while things may seem like they’re back to “normal” this year, it’s the transition back to a more normal school year that might have students, parents and teachers asking questions.

range County Public School's school board chair, Teresa Jacobs, said she wants to see the LaunchEd learning option this year.

Parents should talk to their students about the benefits of establishing regular eating patterns, including not skipping meals.

The first day of school for much of Central Florida is now just a week away.

School guidelines outline rules concerning coronavirus on campus.

Seminole County Public School is giving parents an extra week to sign their students up for Seminole County Virtual School.

Back-to-school vaccine vent at Parrish Medical Center in Titusville

Orange County Public Schools announced Thursday it is extending the enrollment period into August for Orange County Virtual School.

With masks currently optional for many school districts, parents say they're worried about the potential for bullying if their child masks up.

The Seminole County Public Schools held training sessions on Tuesday to teach and review campus cleaning protocols for the upcoming school year.

Parents are on the fence about sending their children back to the classroom due to the sharp uptick in COVID cases.

A Florida couple is suing a Catholic school and demanding the return of a large donation, saying that it isn’t adhering to mainstream Catholic values.

The year 2020 will forever be remembered as the year children and parents around the country were faced with a new learning system: virtual learning.

A Florida high school principal spent the last several months of the school year crafting personalized notes for each of the 459 graduates.

The Marion County Public School District says it is holding its largest Summer School program in the past 15 years.

What started out as a first day of school exercise, turned into a month's long project, resulting in a book called, "Through Their Eyes."

School leaders in Polk County have voted to drop all masking requirements for students and staff in the district.

Stonewall Jackson Road is about to get a new name following a vote by Orlando City Council on Monday.

Community members came together with administrators, teachers, and former students on Tuesday to mark the closing of Clermont Middle School.

Seminole County Public Schools will host more high school commencement ceremonies next week at UCF.

Officials say a Florida elementary school principal will not be prosecuted for spanking a 6-year-old girl in front of her mother last month.

A school resource officer put a school on lockdown, then helped to chase down a man with a gun who was wanted for an armed robbery, according to Daytona Beach Police.

Teachers feel left out when it comes to the state's executive order that waives the required assessments for students, but still holds teachers accountable for those scores.