A federal judge has struck down two Trump administration actions aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the nation's schools and universities. In her ruling on Thursday, U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher in Maryland stated that the Education Department violated the law when it threatened to cut federal funding from educational institutions that continued with DEI initiatives. The judge's ruling followed a motion for summary judgment from the American Federation of Teachers and the American Sociological Association, which challenged the government's actions in a February lawsuit.

Southwest Florida continues to grow and that has put a strain on some of the schools in areas like Collier County. To help combat this rise in students, the district just cut the ribbon on Bear Creek Elementary.

While most of the focus of the American Revolution is on the original 13 colonies, Florida did play a role in the War for Independence.

Last school year’s reports from the Florida Board of Education showed that a majority of the hundreds of books removed from public school libraries for review were returned with restrictions for age and parental consent.

Most Americans are familiar with the basics of the American Revolution, but a new documentary film from Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt will dissect the revolution like no other before.

Last year, The School District of Lee County had 235 teaching vacancies but have since whittled down that number to only 45, meaning there will be a certified schoolteacher in every classroom.

Florida Southwestern State College will launch the region's first teacher apprenticeship program this fall semester. The program allows local paraprofessionals to gain paid, hands-on experience in a classroom over a two-year period.

Opportunities are coming up to donate and pick up needed school supplies.

The Florida Department of Education has released grades for county school districts for the 2024-2025 year. Lee County maintains its B rating. Other counties listed.

Lee County schools hope to recruit teachers with Teach in Lee event.