Bruhat Soma rides an unbeaten streak to the Scripps National Spelling Bee title, winning tiebreaker
Bruhat Soma was unbeatable before he arrived at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and neither the dictionary, nor his competitors, nor a lightning-round tiebreaker challenged him on the way to victory.
Early Learning Coalition bringing hubs to Osceola County this summer
Thursday morning on Breakfast with Bridgett, Amanda Kelkenberg, CEO of Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County, shared exciting news about an initiative promoting literacy and learning popping up all over the area this summer.
The special Tony Award for educators goes to Baltimore community artist CJay Philip
The special Tony Award that honors educators is going to a Baltimore-based actor, educator, choreographer and Broadway veteran who has created arts opportunities for everyone from kindergartners to senior citizens.
Florida approves changes to FHSAA bylaws; changes word โgenderโ to โsexโ in fight over Title IX
The State Board of Education on Wednesday approved changes in the Florida High School Athletic Associationโs bylaws that include replacing mentions of the word โgenderโ with the word โsex,โ amid a larger dispute between federal and state officials.
Port Orange studentโs death leads to calls for safety improvements near school
Parents and people living near Sugar Mill Elementary School in Port Orange said they want to see additional crossing guards and police presence around the school after a fourth-grade student was hit while riding her bike to school.
UN report says that education, social safety nets vital for Asia to grow rich, cope with aging
A report by the United Nations says that as economies in Asia and the Pacific slow and grow older, countries need to do more to ensure that workers get the education, training and social safety nets needed to raise incomes and ensure social equity.
Uvalde families sue Meta and 'Call of Duty' maker on 2nd anniversary of school attack
The families of a group of victims of the Uvalde school shooting have announced new lawsuits against Instagram parent company Meta Platforms, the maker of the video game โCall of Dutyโ and the gun company that made the assault rifle used in the shooting.
Cellphones out, spike ball in: How an Orange County school got students to connect without devices
After Orange County Public Schools approved a new cell phone policy preventing students from using their phones during the school day, Timber Creek High School came up with ways to keep students engaged without their phones.
Families of Uvalde school shooting victims are suing Texas state police over botched response
The families of 19 of the victims in the Uvalde elementary school shooting in Texas have filed a $500 million federal lawsuit against 92 state police officers who were part of the botched law enforcement response.
Mother who said school officials hid her teen's gender expression appeals judge's dismissal of case
A Maine woman is appealing the dismissal of her lawsuit that accused school officials of encouraging her teenโs gender expression by providing a chest binder and using a new name and pronouns, without consulting her.
Biden marks Brown v. Board of Education anniversary amid signs of erosion in Black voter support
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.
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.
This Florida college is courting custodians, lunch workers, others to become teachers. Hereโs the plan
Local school districts are finding new ways to fill spots during a major teacher shortage. Volusia, Brevard, and Flagler counties are now working with Daytona State College to get district employees who want to teach their bachelor's degrees.
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.