Schools & Kids
Monday, May 25, 2026 · Sweetwater
USAHS Webinar Explores Occupational Therapy Graduate Programs
The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences hosts a webinar May 5 on its occupational therapy graduate programs, including Hybrid Immersion and Flex pathways for working students.
MDC Hialeah Campus Screens Documentary on Cuban Baseball
MDC Hialeah Campus screens "The Island and the Bats," a documentary on Cuban baseball, three times Wednesday, June 26. Admission is free.
Monday, May 25, 2026
Title 1 Parent Academy to Host Internet Safety Session
A Title 1 Parent Academy session on internet safety is scheduled for Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at the upper campus from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Monday, May 25, 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.
Monday, May 25, 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.
Monday, May 25, 2026