Schools & Kids
07/04/2026 · Longwood
ECPI Student Veterans Push Their Case on Capitol Hill
Five student veterans from ECPI University advocated for education policy changes during Capitol Hill Day, meeting with members of Congress including Congresswoman Jen Kiggans.
ECPI Instructor's Article Examines AI's Role in Cybersecurity
Joe Guerra, a cybersecurity instructor at ECPI University, explores artificial intelligence's expanded role in cyber defense in a new article published in Cyber Defense Magazine.
07/04/2026
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.
07/04/2026
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.
07/04/2026