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Education
The group Educated We Stand said, “In a true democracy, elected officials are chosen by the people, not anointed by political power.”
New cameras on Hillsborough school buses catch over two thousand drivers in just four days
Listen: Hillsborough Schools’ Superintendent says it’s ‘shocking’ how unsafe drivers are around school buses. Over 2,300 warnings have been issued for violations since students returned to the classroom. Hillsborough County Schools Superintendent Van Ayres shared...
UF denies appeals for students suspended in protests
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, or FIRE, is advocating for University of Florida students suspended after a pro-Palestinian protest in April. School administration tripled a disciplinary committee’s recommendations for one-year suspensions for the...
The Scoop: Thurs. Aug. 22nd, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Florida schools are dealing with new guidelines on controversial laws. Florida state parks are going to be turned into golf courses.
School chaplain law draws criticism after new guidelines are released
Listen: The Florida Department of Education issued guidelines on a controversial new law Tuesday. It allows volunteer chaplains in schools statewide. The Volunteer School Chaplain Program will allow religious leaders to provide support and services...
A court backs Hillsborough Schools: its tax referendum will be on the November ballot
The Hillsborough County Commission can not decide whether a tax referendum for the county school system will go on this fall’s ballot.
Florida primary elections, national decision
Voting is the aggregation of the collective opinion, the only one that counts.
Drawn from research conducted over the course of a decade, education scholar Rachelle Winkle Wagner elevates in The Chosen We : Black Women’s Empowerment In Higher Education the experiences and oral histories of 105 accomplished,...
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...
AAA gives tips on how to stay safe on the road during the back-to-school rush
As school starts in Florida, the AAA Auto Club has some tips on how pedestrians and drivers can stay safe on the road. 55% of Floridians drive through a school zone on their normal route,...
USF education professor creates artificial intelligence tool for K-12 teachers
Listen: School is back in session for students in the Tampa Bay area. This year, many classrooms are utilizing artificial intelligence. A University of South Florida professor is trying to make using A.I. even easier...
Enough Is Enough: challenging backward politics
Annie advocates for college students to get registered to vote before leaving off to college.
