Florida Schools Ban Phones, Test Scores Jump
Students in a Florida school district are focusing better and scoring higher since phones were banned two years ago. Now 68% of Ohio principals report students can work 20+ minutes without digital breaks.
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Santa Rosa Opens $9.5M Career Innovation Center
A former furniture showroom in Santa Rosa County just became a state-of-the-art career training hub for students. After 14 years of planning, the $9.5 million Center for Innovation opened its doors to give students hands-on job skills. ##
Florida School's $9M Innovation Center Tops 10,000 Certifications
A new $9.5 million innovation center in Santa Rosa County, Florida, is preparing students for future careers through hands-on training in robotics, coding, and skilled trades. Students have already earned over 10,000 industry certifications, smashing their 10-year goal in just six years.
UCF Grad Brings Innovation Kits to Elementary Schools
A former struggling reader is now helping kids develop critical thinking skills without relying on screens. Her invention kits are piloting at a Florida nonprofit to spark young problem solvers.
Florida High School Opens Wellness Room for Mental Health
A Florida high school just transformed a classroom into a dedicated space where students can reset, build coping skills, and find support during tough moments. The Panther's Den wellness room is part of a growing movement putting mental health resources directly into schools where teens need them most.
Florida District Hits 94.4% Graduation Rate With Early Help
Collier County Public Schools achieved a historic 94.4% graduation rate by tracking every student from ninth grade forward. Superintendent Leslie Ricciardelli monitors struggling students years before they don caps and gowns.
Florida Schools Beat Poverty Odds with 'Secret Sauce
Some Florida schools serving mostly low-income students are achieving remarkable academic success despite the odds. Researchers call them "secret sauce schools" for finding what works when extra funding alone isn't enough.
Lee County Students Score 8% Higher on Reading Tests
Florida students are crushing literacy goals after their school district laser-focused on early intervention. The results prove that catching reading struggles early leads to measurable wins for every grade level.
Florida Hits Workforce Education Goal 5 Years Early
Florida just became the nation's top state for workforce education, reaching its ambitious goal a full five years ahead of schedule. More than 818,000 students are now learning skills that lead straight to good-paying jobs.
Florida School District Hits 91% Graduation Rate Record
Osceola County schools just achieved their highest graduation rate ever, jumping from 84.8% to 91.1% in two years. Four specialty schools hit 100% graduation, proving what's possible when every student gets the support they need.
98-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor Shares Story at Florida School
Ginette Hersh survived the Holocaust as a hidden child in France and now travels to schools across Florida to ensure students learn the truth of history. At 98, she's living proof that bearing witness can inspire the next generation.
Florida Principal Uses AI to Turn Reluctant Readers Into Fans
A Deltona elementary school principal earned statewide recognition for using personalized AI stories that let students read about their own interests, from baseball to college football. The innovative approach is transforming kids who once avoided books into eager readers.
3 Florida High Schools Earn National AP Honor Roll Gold
Three Okaloosa County high schools just earned national recognition for making advanced college courses more accessible to students. One school achieved Gold status, while two earned Silver, putting this Florida district on the map for academic excellence.