Schools & Kids
05/18/2026 · Titusville
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.
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.
05/18/2026
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.
05/18/2026
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.
05/18/2026