Education

The change comes after a legislative session that for the most part championed the rights of students with disabilities.

Florida shifted to virtual learning for youth in juvenile detention — and parents and students say it's been a disaster. The state adopted this approach for incarcerated youth, despite evidence that online learners struggled during the pandemic.

This fall, Achieve Escambia will transition its core work to the United Way of West Florida.

Anastasios Kamoutsas said his top priorities as Commissioner of Education are school safety and student achievement.

The Florida Department of Education released school grades Monday, and local districts earned high marks.

A new report found the need for critical thinking, data analysis and problem-solving skills goes beyond traditional "math-heavy" fields, such as STEM professions.

The Commission for Public Higher Education will need federal approval. Other participants are university systems in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.

Gov. Ron DeSantis recommended the appointment of Deputy Chief of Staff Anastasios Kamoutsas to succeed Diaz.

After Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. was selected Tuesday to become interim president of the University of West Florida, the State Board of Education next week could consider appointing a new commissioner.

The bill would undo another law about to take effect that would prohibit high school classes from starting before 8:30 a.m.