Schools & Kids
Sunday, May 31, 2026 · Lake County
Trinity Christian Academy Graduate Leads READ USA's Push to Close Jacksonville's Literacy Gap
Robby Kelly, a Trinity Christian Academy alumnus, runs READ USA, a Jacksonville nonprofit working to close the literacy gap for local elementary students while preparing teenagers for leadership roles.
Montverde Academy Students Earn 99 AP Scholar Awards
Ninety-nine Montverde Academy students earned AP Scholar awards following spring exams, with 16 achieving the program's highest distinction as National AP Scholars.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
South Sumter Middle School Students Build Fire Training Dollhouses for County Firefighters
South Sumter Middle School construction students built five training dollhouses for Sumter County Fire & EMS. Firefighters demonstrated fire behavior by burning one structure while students observed with thermal imaging cameras.
Sunday, May 31, 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.
Sunday, May 31, 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.
Sunday, May 31, 2026