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USF permanently expels student group
A University of South Florida student group has been permanently expelled from all campuses. In an administrative hearing held July 16, the Student Conduct and Ethical Development said the Tampa Bay Students for a Democratic Society violated the university’s student code of conduct. The group was found responsible for...
Florida faculty say morale has 'dropped significantly' after new state law
Faculty across the state are feeling the fallout of a law passed last year that, according to opponents, gutted tenure protections and undermines academic freedom. Professors who earn tenure, gain a certain level of job protection. But under the new law, they must undergo more frequent evaluations that are signed off by the university president without the opportunity to appeal through arbitration.
Lennard, East Bay, Riverview open grid season Aug. 16
The high school football season opens under the lights this Friday night, Aug. 16. Three of the five South Shore grid squads play their first games this week, while two others open the 2024 campaign next Friday, Aug. 23. The Observer News print and digital newspaper has been covering the...
Tampa offering over 300 students availability to join free after school program
TAMPA, Fla. — School is back for students in the Tampa Bay area, and the city of Tampa is ensuring the fun keeps going after the bell rings. Leaders announced the city's Parks and Recreation Department's free after school program has availability for more than 300 students. The program...
President of Jesuit High School announces resignation
After a 16-year tenure as president of Jesuit High School, Father Richard C. Hermes, S.J. announced his resignation, effective on September 1. The longest-tenured president in school history, the Jesuits U.S. Central and Southern Province are reassigning Hermes, of which Jesuit High School is an apostolate. Jesuit’s Board of Trustees has begun making plans for the transition to new leadership. Jesuit principal Mike Scicchitano will serve as acting president.
Construction Academy at Riverview High School provides direct path to workforce
Today’s high school students are faced with many choices, but also a lot of pressure from parents, peers and educators to head straight to college after they take off the graduation cap. It’s no secret that this path isn’t right for everyone, but many students get swept away and maybe waste a year or two before finding their way. ...
Tourism course gives Hillsborough students a chance to enter critical Florida industry
TAMPA - It’s not your typical high school class, but it's a course that gives students like 17-year-old Kendall Alford an inside track to achieving their dreams. "I’m able to know what goes on behind the scenes," she said. " I’m able to know more about what goes into that."
Future journalists of the Suncoast starting their careers at Parrish Community High School
PARRISH, Fla. (WWSB) - Between the help of ABC 7 and Carl Reynolds Law, schools in Manatee and Sarasota counties will be receiving over $30,000 because of our Day of Giving event. This includes a unique class at Parrish Community High School. One of our anchors here at ABC 7,...
‘Teaching to Excellence’ gifts school supplies to educators as chamber seeks new leader
School officials, teachers, community businesses, nonprofits, service professionals and agency representatives were out in force at the Barn Theatre at Winthrop on Aug. 7 to celebrate teachers working in Riverview and south county schools. They were there for the annual “Teaching to Excellence” event, which traces its roots to a...
The Daily Feed — Aug. 14, 2024
Welcome to The Daily Feed, your one-stop shop for everything high school sports in the Tampa Bay area. Whether you’re looking for the latest scores, highlights, interviews, or memes, we’ve got you covered. Every day, we’ll bring you a mix of social media posts, short stories, fun facts and links on what’s happening in the local scene. You’ll get to know the players, the coaches, the fans and the rivals. So, sit back, relax and enjoy The Daily Feed.
Judge again orders Hillsborough to put teacher pay referendum on the ballot
Hillsborough Circuit Judge Emily Peacock again ruled in favor of the school district in its referendum fight with the GOP-led county commission.Why it matters: Teacher raises (and how to fund them) are at the center of this legal back-and-forth between the school district and the commission.There are hundreds of classroom vacancies in Hillsborough County.Catch up quick: Commissioner Joshua Wostal (R) led a vote in July to punt the ballot referendum to 2026, citing "increases in the costs of inflation."The school board then sued the commission. Earlier this month, the circuit court directed the commission to adopt a resolution no later...
USF professor creates AI platform for classroom teachers
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Something that cannot be ignored when it comes to education today is artificial intelligence. Longtime USF St. Petersburg professor Zafer Unal sent out a survey to K-12 teachers in Florida and Georgia asking three questions. How do they feel about AI? Do they use it?...
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