School Board Member’s FL Nonprofit Focuses On Education Policies, Funding

A Pinellas County School Board member has launched a new FL nonprofit with a focus on education policy, advocacy and funding.

Live Auction To Raise Funds For Students With Special Needs

Nina Harris Exceptional Student Education Center in Pinellas Park will host its annual live auction fundraiser and dinner on Saturday.

Pinellas Tech Trains Students To Arrive With Strong Skills In Place Ready To Work

Pinellas Technical College emphasizes postsecondary education, focusing on over 40 exciting career paths and nearly 60 programs.

Pinellas County 9th Graders Earn $135K Through Literacy Program

135 students from four Pinellas County schools earned $135K through the 12th annual Paid for Grades program from Chargebacks911.

Trans Teacher Sues Pinellas Schools Over Pronouns, Discrimination

A transgender male teacher is suing Pinellas County Schools and the FL Department of Education for being forced to use the wrong pronouns.

FL’s Best Schools: Rankings For High Schools, Elementary, College

Now that 2024 has come to an end, here’s how various publications rated educational institutions in Florida.

Drama Teacher 'Truly Comedian And Very Kind': Patch Teacher Shout-Out

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers like Patricia Grunz and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Pinellas County Schools Calendar For 2024-25: Key Dates To Know

Students across Pinellas County head back to school on Monday.

Pinellas County Schools Earns ‘A’ Grade For First Time: District

Every Pinellas County public school also earned an “A,” “B” or “C” grade in the 2023-24 school for the first time ever, the district said.

'Born To Teach': St. Petersburg Teacher Shout-Out

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers like Joseph Havelka and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.

Counselor 'Teaches Compassion’: St. Pete Teacher Shout-Out

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

‘Pornographic’ Book Pulled From Pinellas School Shelves: District

A committee voted unanimously to remove the novel “Invisible Monsters” by Chuck Palahniuk from all Pinellas County schools.

40 Pinellas County High Schools Make U.S. News 2024 ‘Best’ Ranking

In Pinellas County, 40 public high schools are on the “2024 Best High Schools” list released by U.S. News.

Seminole High School Band Director Honored By Pinellas County Schools

Seminole High School band director and music teacher Gerard Madrinan was named Pinellas County Schools’ 2024 Teacher of the Year.

What's Behind Cursive Comeback In 22 States, Including Florida?

Florida is among the states where the law requires that elementary schools teach students how to write cursive in addition to printing.

These Are The Best Schools In FL: 2023 Rankings

A number of Florida high schools, middle schools, elementary schools, and colleges and universities ranked high in 2023.

‘B’ Grade Rating For Pinellas County Schools: FL Dept. Of Education

Pinellas County Schools earned a “B” baseline grade rating from the Florida Department of Education for the 2022-2023 school year.

Civil Air Patrol Students At St. Pete School Plan Cape Canaveral Trip

Students in the Civil Air Patrol program at Azalea Middle School are raising money to visit the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral.

These Are The Top Party Schools In FL: List

Students ranked these FL colleges top for athletics, Greek life, and overall nightlife around campus.

Pinellas Schools To Sue Social Media Giants Over Mental Health Crisis

The lawsuit joins numerous others claiming apps like TikTok, Snapchat and Facebook have a detrimental effect on youth mental health.

Here Are The Best FL Colleges, According To New Rankings

One college stood out above all the rest among Florida schools appearing in Niche's college ranking and review platform.

FL Rejects 35% Of Social Studies Textbooks: Department Of Education

Requested changes to submitted textbooks included the removal of references to George Floyd, Black Lives Matter, FL Dept. of Education said.

'Ruby Bridges' Film Pulled From St. Pete School Amid Parent Complaint

The Disney movie "Ruby Bridges" tells the story of a 6-year-old Black girl who was the first to integrate an all-white elementary school.

New St. Pete Middle School Named: Pinellas County Schools

The Pinellas County School Board approved the name of a new magnet middle school — a partnership with YMCA — being built in St. Petersburg.

Bids To Redevelop Tomlinson Building As Teacher Housing Sought: PCS

The Tomlinson building in St. Petersburg will be redeveloped into housing for Pinellas County Schools teachers, staff, the district said.

3 Shorecrest Seniors Recognized by National Merit Program

Sptaru, Tang, Winer in top 1% of US High School Seniors

Florida Schools Ranked Among U.S. News’ 2022-2023 Best Colleges

U.S. News included 71 Florida schools in its 2022-2023 Best Colleges rankings.

St. Petersburg College: SPC Receives A $125,000 Grant To Provide Scholarships For South St. Petersburg Residents

Today, St. Petersburg College (SPC) announced a new scholarship to support residents in South St. Petersburg who want to take the first ...

Pinellas County 2022-23 School Year: COVID, Free Lunch, Free Wi-Fi

Here’s everything your family needs to know about the 2022-23 school year in Pinellas County: COVID-19 policy, important dates, free lunch.

St. Petersburg Senior Elected To State Government Mock Session

A St. Pete young man went to Florida State University Sunday to spend a week in a government studies program to develop leadership skills.

July Summer Camps Offered To Pinellas Students K-12: Schools

A couple of Pinellas County Schools' upcoming programs include a STEM camp and a moviemaking camp.

YMCA To Join Future St. Pete School Campus: Pinellas County Schools

The St. Pete YMCA and Pinellas County Schools broke ground on a joint campus Tuesday on a 19-acre site of the former Riviera Middle School.

St. Pete Police Closely Monitoring Schools Following TX Tragedy

After a massacre at a Texas school, Pinellas Superintendent Grego and officers remind students "If You See Something, Say Something."

New St. Pete Collegiate High To Award Stem Certificates To Students

St. Pete College's downtown campus will teach STEM skills to high schools students while they earn diplomas and an associate degree.

St. Pete High Achievement Team Wins National Home Depot Challenge

Five students from St. Pete High School in Junior Achievement’s innovative 3DE program presented a winning solution to a real-world example.

Rhea Law Confirmed By Board Of Governors As USF's 8th President

The Florida Board of Governors voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a University of South Fla. alum as the university's eighth president.

How To Participate In Pinellas County Superintendent Search

Pinellas County Schools is providing three ways for the community to express which school issues a new superintendent should improve.

Hollins High School To Celebrate New Courtyard On Alumni Night

Tours will be held at a 30,000 sq. ft. newly renovated enclosure that cost about $600,000 in upgrades at a Pinellas County campus Thursday.

USF's Grant Focused On Foster Care Students Expanded

The University of South Florida's Pearls program helps men and women who were in the foster care system acclimate to life in college.

These Colleges In Florida Offer 2022’s Best Online Degrees

U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday released its annual ranking of the best online programs. See which colleges in Florida made the grade