Nassau County schools facing federal lawsuit over removal of dozens of books
A federal lawsuit is accusing Nassau County School officials of violating the First Amendment and Floridaโs Sunshine Laws by removing dozens of books from public school libraries behind closed doors last year including the book โTango Makes Three.โ
WATCH LIVE: President Biden marks 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education landmark decision
President Joe Biden has marked the 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision that struck down institutionalized racial segregation in public schools by welcoming plaintiffs and their family members in the landmark case to the White House.
Why the speech by Kansas City Chiefs kicker was embraced at Benedictine College's commencement
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker may have stirred controversy for his proclamations of conservative politics and Catholicism, but he received a standing ovation at the May 11 commencement ceremony at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas.
Hey, Graduates! Tell Us: Now that youโve crossed the stage, what are 3 of your job expectations?
The tense moment youโve prepared for during your entire college career is over. Youโve just turned your tassel to the left side to signify that you are now a graduate of a higher education institute.
โThis is unacceptableโ: FDOE gives Duval schools 5 days to respond to concerns over student safety issues
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) sent a letter to Duval County Public Schools on Thursday expressing concerns the department has with the failure of school leaders to respond to student safety issues.
Parenting with purpose: Talking to your kids about sex
May is Sex Education Month. According to Planned Parenthood, kids and teens who have regular conversations with their parents about sex are less likely to take risks with their sexual health. But these talks can be awkward for both parties. Itโs a tough topic, but one that shouldnโt be ignored.
Ohio attorney general warns student protesters in masks could face felony charges under anti-KKK law
Republican Attorney General Dave Yost has advised Ohio's public universities that a law written to deter Ku Klux Klan demonstrations could be used to impose felony charges on students who wear face coverings during pro-Palestinian protests.
DCPS says changing middle school schedules saved 70 positions of 700 district will have to cut
It was a jammed-pack house at Tuesdayโs Duval County School Board meeting. It was the first meeting since the school district announced it would cut 700 positions due to dwindling enrollment and the end of COVID-19 funding.
School Board announces dates for community meetings to discuss school closures, consolidation
It was a jammed-pack house at Tuesdayโs Duval County School Board meeting. It was the first meeting since the school district announced it would cut 700 positions due to dwindling enrollment and the end of COVID-19 funding.
Community members pack DCPS meeting to air concerns about slash of teachers, school closures
It was a jammed-pack house at Tuesdayโs Duval County School Board meeting. It was the first meeting since the school district announced it would cut 700 positions due to dwindling enrollment and the end of COVID-19 funding.
Attorney representing protesters arrested at UNF hopes the university drops trespassing charges
An attorney representing more than a dozen pro-Palestine protestors who were arrested at UNF said he believes the police response was disproportionate and the trespassing after warning charges should be dropped.
Pro-Palestinian protesters break through barricades to retake MIT encampment
Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked by police from accessing an encampment at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology broke through fencing to retake the area, as Columbia University canceled its university-wide commencement ceremony following weeks of demonstrations.
How Duval superintendent candidates say they will work to eliminate โDโ and โFโ schools, address declining enrollment
Five candidates are now vying to become the next Duval County Public Schools superintendent, and during the interview process, they addressed key questions that will determine the future of the public school system.
Police defend decision not to disclose accidental gunshot during Columbia protest response
New York City police officials are defending their decision to initially keep quiet about a potentially dangerous accident that happened as officers cleared pro-Palestinian protesters from Columbia University this week when a sergeant accidentally fired his gun into a dark office.
No sign of protesters at UNF graduation ceremonies after students arrested on campus Thursday
As pro-Palestine protests continue on college campuses across the country, Friday is graduation day in Florida for students at the University of Florida, Florida State University and the University of North Florida.
Florida university leaders to school presidents: Donโt cancel, modify graduation ceremonies due to protests
News4JAX spoke with demonstrators at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville along with students who are not demonstrating and both said they think theyโve found the balance between having the campus ready for graduation and protesting peacefully.
Jill Biden recognizes her fellow teachers at a swanky White House dinner for answering 'a calling'
Jill Biden has honored her fellow educators by hosting the 2024 national and state teachers of the year at a swanky White House dinner to recognize their commitment to their students and to excellence in the classroom.
A retired teacher saw inspiration in Columbia's protests. Eric Adams called her an outside agitator
Before and after police officers arrested more than 100 people at Columbia University who were protesting the war in Gaza, New York Mayor Eric Adams blamed โoutside agitatorsโ for leading the demonstrations.