Leon County families facing waitlists for before- and after-school care
SOUTH TALLAHASSEE, FL (WTXL) — Leon County Schools says 10 elementary schools currently have waitlists for its Extended…
Nick Weston: Florida won’t defeat socialism with a history lesson
Florida just nominated a self-described democratic socialist for the United States Senate. Angie Nixon, a member of the…
Kindergarten readiness crisis: Over half of FL kids unready
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — More than half of Florida’s youngest students entered kindergarten without meeting the state’s readiness benchmark,…
Donna Deegan spotlights Jacksonville’s childcare access gaps
Jacksonville has room to improve its access to childcare, according to Mayor Donna Deegan. She says it isn’t…
Florida’s vaccine exemption bill for kids gets second chance as lawmakers kick off special session
Florida‘s attempt to expand vaccine exemptions for children is back in play. Sen. Clay Yarborough, R-Jacksonville, filed the…
Hillsborough County asks for feedback on consolidated plan
Dozens of speakers packed St. Pete City Hall in December 2021 to address concerns for renters. Credit: Arielle…
Childcare is a workforce issue in Tampa Bay and a community responsibility
Childcare affordability has become one of Hillsborough County’s most pressing economic challenges. For working parents, the cost of…
Principal of a private STEM school says they lost thousands of dollars of equipment after a burglary – Action News Jax
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A private STEM school in Jacksonville that offers free tuition for students is facing a…
Head Start centers reopen in Tallahassee Tuesday following Monday closure
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Parents and families in the capital city are breathing a little easier now that…
Childcare industry leaders push to solve childcare crisis at conference
ORLANDO, Fla. — Industry leaders, educators and policy makers continue to push the needle to solve the childcare…