Schools & Kids
Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Atlantic Beach
Jacksonville High School Students Train for Early Childhood Jobs
Episcopal Children's Services is preparing Jacksonville high school students for early childhood education careers through hands-on training and direct job placement pathways.
Episcopal School Honors Class of 2026 Seniors
Episcopal School of Jacksonville honored its Class of 2026 with department awards and special recognition at a May 15 convocation, celebrating student achievement in academics, arts, athletics, and service.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
First Graders Present Sea Animal Research at Jacksonville School
Jacksonville first graders presented weeks of marine research at the Lori Schiavone Commons, featuring octopuses, dolphins, and jellyfish alongside student-created videos, art, and poetry.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
UF Eyes $500M Engineering Boom to Tackle Florida Tech Shortage
The University of Florida is pushing for $500 million in state funding to expand engineering facilities, aiming to supercharge STEM education amid Florida's booming tech sector. The proposal targets workforce gaps in high-demand fields like data science and advanced manufacturing. With Gainesville at the epicenter, UF's multibillion-dollar building spree could reshape the state's innovation landscape.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Florida Senate OKs Bill Capping Teacher Tenure at 4 Years
In a bold move to elevate classroom performance, the Florida Senate has passed legislation limiting teacher tenure to just four years while mandating merit-based evaluations. The measure, aimed at statewide public school gains, reignites a decade-old debate on accountability versus job security. Backed by GOP leaders, it heads to the House amid teacher union pushback.
Thursday, June 11, 2026