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Friday, May 22, 2026 · Melbourne

Brevard schools hit 75% college and career acceleration rate

Brevard schools hit 75% college and career acceleration rate

Brevard Public Schools seniors reached a record 75% college and career acceleration rate, with six high schools showing gains of more than three percentage points.

Friday, May 22, 2026
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Rockledge High Resource Officer Named Florida's Top School Employee

Chris Hattaway, a Rockledge High resource officer and school alumnus, won Florida's top award for school employees. He created mental health programs, introduced a therapy dog, and organized community support for hundreds of families.

Friday, May 22, 2026

Social Skills for Kindergarten: A Parent’s Guide

Melbourne parents learn essential social skills for kindergarten, focusing on cooperation, communication, and emotional resilience to help children thrive in school.

Friday, May 22, 2026

4th Grade Jumah Sale Set for February 7th, 2025

Melbourne's 4th grade class will host a Jumah Sale on February 7th, 2025, offering students a business learning experience and raising funds for their class trip.

Friday, May 22, 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, May 22, 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, May 22, 2026