Dayna Harpster

Lee County school board to vote on hiring of a staff attorney Tuesday

Collier County teachers just got a raise, but not as much as they had hoped.

Community Eligibility Program changes mean fewer Charlotte County school students will receive free breakfast and lunch.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signs two education bills at a press conference Friday at Fort Myers High School.

Superintendent Denise Carlin addressed concerns over systemwide budget cuts in the School System of Lee County at a media conference Friday, surrounded by a phalanx of administrators and some school board members.

Protesters lined Colonial Boulevard outside School District of Lee County offices Wednesday, upset about budget cuts

The School District of Lee County is pausing the transition of Buckingham Exceptional Student Center to the Royal Palm Exceptional Campus until further notice. A notice from the district late Wednesday said the School District and School Board of Lee County have heard from the Buckingham community and acknowledge their strong feelings and concerns.

Cuts to staff and programs have Lee County citizens concerned and they are taking to the street to protest.

The Teachers Association of Lee County has been in the dark about layoff discussions under the current school administration.

Parents of students at Buckingham Exceptional School were notified that next year, students will be co-located to Royal Palm Exceptional School, which they claim is not equipped for their children's needs.