First-time teacher gets ready to kick off new school year
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Courtney Bennett is moving into her classroom inside the walls of Tyrone Middle School.…
Mental health expert shares tips for managing back-to-school stress
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Back-to-school stress is common, but for some students and families, it can develop into…
Duval, St. Johns County schools close budget gaps before new school year
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two Northeast Florida school districts that were staring down significant budget shortfalls say they have…
Shoes 4 School giveaway provides 2,000 pairs of shoes to Big Bend students
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Students across the Big Bend are heading into the new school year with a…
Free backpacks, haircuts draw nearly 500 families to Jacksonville church’s back-to-school giveaway
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – With the first day of school in Duval County set for Monday, Saint Paul A.M.E.…
Bullard Family Foundation hosts Back to School Bash
TAMPA, Fla. — The Bullard Family Foundation hosted its annual Back to School Bash at Raymond James Stadium,…
Miami-Dade superintendent Jose Dotres marks final opening of schools – NBC 6 South Florida
Every year, it’s a sort of pep rally mixed with a variety show of impressive student talent. But…
Miami-Dade superintendent Jose Dotres marks final opening of schools – NBC 6 South Florida
Every year, it’s a sort of pep rally mixed with a variety show of impressive student talent. But…
From chalkboards to digital: Teacher reflects on changes
APOPKA, Fla. — As students and teachers prepare to return to school next week, one Orange County Public…
Free backpacks, heart screenings at Tallahassee event Saturday
COLLEGE TOWN, FL (WTXL) — Packs 4 Success returns August 8th at Hotel Duval with free backpacks, supplies,…
‘A lot of unknown:’ Why experts say back-to-school mental health prep matters more than ever
ORLANDO, Fla. – As backpacks are packed and classrooms fill up, mental health experts say parents should also…
21 new school-zone speed cameras installed at several Orlando schools
ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando has installed 21 speed cameras in school zones in an effort to slow drivers…