Schools & Kids
Friday, April 17, 2026 · Cocoa
Bayside High School Softball: Cultivating Talent and Community Spirit in Palm Bay
Bayside High School's softball program continues to be a source of pride for Palm Bay, fostering athletic excellence, academic discipline, and strong community ties.
Brevard County Spring Sports Preview: High School Weekly Schedule and Key Matchups
Brevard County high school spring sports are in full swing for the week of March 30th to April 5th, with a full schedule of baseball, softball, track and field, tennis, and lacrosse.
Friday, April 17, 2026
Sea of Dreams: Disney Cruise Line Backstage Magic for Local School's Debut Play
Grant-Valkaria Elementary School successfully staged its first-ever theater performance with significant technical and design support from Disney Cruise Line, transforming the production into a professional-level experience for students and the community.
Friday, April 17, 2026
Florida Tech Announces Inaugural Engineering Design Showcase at L3Harris Student Design Center
Florida Tech will host its first Engineering Design Showcase on April 24, 2026, at the L3Harris Student Design Center, featuring capstone projects from graduating engineering seniors.
Friday, April 17, 2026
Florida Tech Announces Inaugural Engineering Design Showcase at L3Harris Student Design Center
Florida Tech will host its first Engineering Design Showcase at the L3Harris Student Design Center, inviting the community to see student innovations.
Friday, April 17, 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.
Friday, April 17, 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.
Friday, April 17, 2026
Florida Lawmakers Advance Teacher Pay Reforms Amid Shortage Crisis
As Florida's teacher vacancies surge, lawmakers in the 2026 session are pushing bills to boost salaries, restore multiyear contracts and tackle retention head-on. From Tallahassee to Tampa Bay classrooms, these measures aim to value educators with higher minimum pay and incentives. The proposals signal a pivotal shift in addressing the state's education staffing emergency.
Friday, April 17, 2026
Miami-Dade Schools Win $1.37M Grants to Boost Voc-Tech Amid Teacher Crunch
Facing a persistent teacher shortage, Miami-Dade County Public Schools is doubling down on vocational training with $1.37 million in state grants for apprenticeships in auto tech and culinary arts. Partnerships with local businesses promise hands-on paths to high-demand jobs, easing the educator crisis by steering students toward trades. This expansion cements M-DCPS as Florida's CTE leader.
Friday, April 17, 2026
Lake Mary Coach Becomes Guardian to Orphaned Wrestler
A Lake Mary High School wrestling coach stepped up as legal guardian for student-athlete Maryellen Wingate after she lost both parents to cancer. The heartfelt act provides stability for the teen on and off the mat in Central Florida. Wingate's story highlights compassion amid tragedy.
Friday, April 17, 2026
Florida Public Libraries Weigh Impact of Digital Textbook Shift
Florida's accelerating adoption of digital textbooks in public schools is prompting libraries to reassess their role in providing learning resources. Concerns are rising about equitable access for students without home internet or devices.
Friday, April 17, 2026
Florida Students' Tobacco Use on the Rise, National Report Shows
A recent report in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) indicates a rise in the use of emerging tobacco products like e-cigarettes and hookahs among middle and high school students. The study highlights a trend in tobacco use within this demographic.
Friday, April 17, 2026