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Third-grade FCAT math and reading scores static

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:18:29 GMT

Third-grade math and reading scores on Florida's standardized test have remained static, while writing scores show a significant jump.

Man arrested after teacher spots abuse in student

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:17:04 GMT

According to an arrest affidavit the boy told deputies around 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Smith held his head down with one foot and struck him several times with a belt before pouring dish soap in his eyes.

Kiera Wilmot: I've been called a "terrorist"

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:14:39 GMT

Kiera Wilmot, the former Bartow High Student, and her family held a news conference Wednesday. It's the first time the teen has spoken on camera about her science experiment gone wrong and her arrest.

Polk County Schools names new superintendent

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:25:59 GMT

Today, the Polk County School Board named Kathryn LeRoy the new superintendent of schools.

Tampa Bay students review tornado drills

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:50:06 GMT

How prepared are our schools and students if a tornado appears during the school day?

Devil in the details for distributing teacher pay raises in Florida

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:09:44 GMT

Florida teachers could start receiving raises soon, now that Gov. Rick Scott has signed the state budget for next year. The $74 billion budget takes effect July 1.

Online support grows for student facing sex charges

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:47:39 GMT

A Florida man says a case of love versus the law has left his daughter, a high school student, facing criminal charges that could land her in prison and require her to register as a sex offender.

Parents & students protest cuts, support teachers

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:42:15 GMT

Manatee superintendent Rick Mills says the district has not been financially healthy for at least three years and it's time to realign the budget, but parents say they don't want the cuts made in the classroom.

Assistant principal denied service dog at school

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:04:17 GMT

The ADA says service dogs are working dogs and are free to go anywhere. But when an assistant principal asked if she could bring her service dog to school their answer was, "No."

Charges to be dropped against Bartow "bottle bomb" student

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:10:59 GMT

The State Attorney's Office will drop charges against Keira Wilmot, if she completes a diversion program for setting off a bottle bomb at Bartown High School.

5 hardest and easiest college majors by GPA's

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:52:00 GMT

A new study from Wake Forest University suggests that a huge reason why so many students abandon their pursuit of science and engineering majors is this: Their professors are grading too hard.

FL college presidents given expensive perks

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:36:11 GMT

Florida's 28 college presidents are earning millions in salaries and benefits, some of which are in apparent violation of state law.

Gov. Scott touts teacher pay raises at Tampa school stop

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:38:36 GMT

With a big Tallahassee accomplishment under his belt, Governor Rick Scott headed to a Tampa elementary school this morning.

Only on 10: Manatee High School coach's accuser shares story

Thu, 09 May 2013 19:46:31 GMT

During her first television interview, Rod Frazier's accuser claims the Manatee High School assistant football coach grabbed her butt and stroked her inner thigh in addition to once asking for a naked picture.

IB school at Bartow High named #2 in the country

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:57:00 GMT

The annual survey judges the nation's public schools by those that have proven to be the most effective in turning out college-ready grads.

No new state cash for security at Florida schools

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:16:13 GMT

The Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting prompted Florida lawmakers to debate a variety of bills to beef up school security, but the final state budget does not provide extra money for that purpose.

Only on 10: SRO speaks about student plotted attack

Mon, 06 May 2013 20:56:25 GMT

"She had her mind set that she wanted to do this. It didn't matter who got in the way she wanted to do it," says SRO Lori Edwards.

Gov. Scott on tour to promote school budget, raise

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:25:58 GMT

Gov. Rick Scott is spending three days this week on a tour of schools around Florida to promote the Legislature's passage of a $1 billion increase in education spending.

High school student brings loaded gun to school

Mon, 06 May 2013 13:09:21 GMT

An 11th grader at Tarpon Springs High School was arrested for having a loaded gun on campus Monday morning.

Update: 3 teens arrested threatened to create "chaos" at school

Sat, 04 May 2013 08:12:42 GMT

The teens are charged with conspiracy to commit murder, conspiracy to commit aggravated battery and the construction of a destructive device.