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Seminole County Public Schools addresses 'rumor' on out-of-state travel cuts for students, staff
4+ hour, 12+ min ago (166+ words) Seminole County Public Schools has released a statement clarifying and addressing "a rumor circulating in our community as it pertains to a policy or ban on out-of-state travel," the release said. "There is no new policy or 'ban' on out-of-state…...
Conserving water while supporting local students in the arts
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (91+ words) ALERT IN THE MIDDLE OF OUR SUMMER WEATHER PATTERN HERE IN CENTRAL FLORIDA. AND DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU LIVE, IT'S EITHER BEEN REALLY DRY OR MAYBE RAINING BUCKETS. OR SHOULD WE SAY RAIN BARRELS? RAIN. .. Search location by ZIP code…...
Seminole County schools offering new programs, changing cellphone policy
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (75+ words) COUNTY. I'M JOINED NOW BY SEMINOLE COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT SERENA BEAMON. GREAT TO SEE YOU, SUPERINTENDENT. GREAT TO SEE YOU AS WELL. ALL RIGHT. IT'S BACK TO SCHOOL TIME. HOW ARE YOU FEELING FOR THIS. .. Search location by ZIP code Seminole…...
Flagler Schools incorporate more AI tools for all students
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (366+ words) Flagler County schools are preparing to integrate more artificial intelligence tools into classrooms this school year. Theresa Phillips, the instructional technology specialist at Flagler County Schools, explained how teachers are collaborating to effectively implement AI tools. "We kind of work…...
Brevard County teacher accused of failing to report students engaging in sexual activity
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (205+ words) Brevard Public Schools is recommending the termination of a teacher accused of not reporting two students engaging in sexual activity while under his supervision. Dan Bennett, a teacher at Space Coast Jr. /Sr. High School, was supervising two students in…...
Inside school discipline decisions after De Land bathroom harassment case
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (428+ words) The boy's father says that punishment is not enough. On Thursday, the district provided WESH 2 with a new statement. While the school district declined to confirm or deny any disciplinary action, it said in multiple emails that it is "prohibited…...
OCPS eyes final vote on Eatonville's historic Hungerford property
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (538+ words) The future of the historic Hungerford property in Eatonville moved closer to a final decision Tuesday. Orange County School Board members declined a request from town leaders for a 90-day extension to develop their own redevelopment plan. The more than…...
'We're built for this': Osceola schools approve AI-powered system
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (366+ words) The Osceola County School Board has approved a plan to bring artificial intelligence into its budgeting, finance, staffing, and technology systems. The district is moving forward with a major overhaul aimed at improving efficiency and transparency. It is moving ahead…...
Little chefs cook up big dreams for chance to move on to national competition
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (370+ words) A sizzling showdown at a Virginia school district is challenging students to learn more about nutrition, healthy choices and cooking techniques. In the annual Future Chef competition, young chefs submit a recipe inspired by a culture or country from anywhere…...
Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they aren't considering race in admissions
1+ week, 3+ day ago (417+ words) The states argue the data collection effort threatens student privacy and could lead to baseless investigations of colleges and universities A federal judge on Friday halted efforts by the Trump administration to collect data that proves higher education institutions aren't…...