Schools & Kids
Sunday, June 14, 2026 · Palm Beach County
U.S. and Iran End Islamabad Talks Without Deal
U.S. and Iranian delegations concluded talks in Islamabad on April 12 without a formal agreement, though both sides signaled they would continue discussions.
U.S., Iran End Islamabad Talks Without Deal
U.S. and Iranian delegations departed Islamabad without agreement on nuclear issues and shipping routes, with both sides signaling plans to resume talks.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Dr. Ginger Pedersen Becomes Provost at Palm Beach State's Gardens Campus
Dr. Ginger Pedersen, a math professor at Palm Beach State since 2006, became provost of the college's Palm Beach Gardens campus on June 10.
Sunday, June 14, 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, June 14, 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, June 14, 2026