Education

The Texas education board has voted to allow Bible-infused teachings in elementary schools.

Is eliminating the Department of Education a good idea? One former South Florida superintendent weighs in

Is eliminating the Department of Education a good idea? One former South Florida superintendent weighs in. NBC6’s Ari Odzer reports

Here are five things to know about former wrestling executive Linda McMahon.

Linda McMahon founded World Wrestling Entertainment with her husband, Vince, and she has twice ran for U.S. Senate. Here’s more to know.

School board seats are non-partisan in Florida, but everyone knows who’s conservative and who’s liberal based on what issues they emphasize.

Tuesday was swearing-in day for the Miami-Dade and Broward County school boards. NBC6’s Ari Odzer reports

Kirabo Jackson, professor of education and social policy at Northwestern University and former economic advisor to President Biden, discusses how education policy in the U.S. may shift under the new Trump administration.

A backlash to standardized tests has been fueled by complaints they take up too much classroom time and questions about how well they measure readiness for college or careers.

Pastor Lorenzo Johnson first walked the halls of Earlington Heights Elementary School back in 1961 – making history. Now he’s back, saying he’s honored to share his story with students today. NBC6’s Bri Buckley reports.

Broward County Public Schools instituted a near total ban on cell phones during the school day, and now that a couple of months have passed, the district is asking parents, students and faculty to weigh in on the policy by responding to a survey on its website.

Broward County Public Schools instituted a near total ban oncell phones during the school day, and now the district is asking parents, students, and faculty to weigh in on the policy. NBC6’s Ari Odzer reports

The union represents over 25,000 teachers and employees in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

The largest teachers union in Florida is celebrating a big win.

Everyone seems to know Jaxson Jewell on the Deerfield Beach High School campus. He’s not just a star athlete, he’s the kid who has a smile and a complement for all the Bucks he sees.

Everyone seems to know Jaxson Jewell on the Deerfield Beach High School campus. He’s not just a star athlete, he’s the kid who has a smile and a complement for all the Bucks he sees.

Becoming bilingual, however, can come with its challenges, especially for families with diverse backgrounds. However, there are benefits and best practices for raising a bilingual baby.

Becoming bilingual, however, can come with its challenges, especially for families with diverse backgrounds. However, there are benefits and best practices for raising a bilingual baby.

Some Florida school districts are rolling back a more comprehensive approach to sex education in favor of abstinence-focused lessons. State officials have pressured districts to restrict some lesson plans on contraception, anatomy and consent. The state deemed the lessons inappropriate for students. The shift reflects a nationwide push to restrict what kids can learn about themselves and their bodies. Advocates...

Several South Florida schools were recognized this week as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education.