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  • Tampa Bay’s first recovery high school marks five years in 2026

    PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Tampa Bay’s first recovery high school is marking a milestone in the new year. Victory High School held its grand opening five years ago this month. It’s an option for students struggling with drugs and alcohol to receive an education without going back to familiar places or people that can cause them to fall back into old patterns.

    What You Need To Know

    • Victory High School turns five years old in 2026

    • The recovery school is a place where students struggling with drugs and alcohol can receive an education based on their needs and away from old temptations

    • Its founder says more than 150 students have been served, with 23 receiving diplomas and 58% successfully transitioning to public schools

    • Graduates say that while they were reluctant to attend Victory at first, the school met them where they were and provided a pathway forward


    “It feels like 50 years since we started,” said Tina Miller, founder and executive director of Florida Recovery Schools of Tampa Bay. “It’s been a lot of ups and downs, but overall, the quality of the services and the connections we have made with students have just been remarkable.”

    The school held its annual Golfing For Victory fundraiser at Innisbrook Golf Resort in Palm Harbor on November 17. It was the third year in a row that Alex and Chris Finch took part.

    “Today, we did pretty good,” Alex said.

    “I really enjoy getting the time to come out here on a beautiful day and spend it with my son. I’m just so proud of him,” said Chris.

    Spectrum News first spoke with the father and son duo when they were practicing for the 2024 event. It’s a cause that’s close to both of their hearts.

    “I went to Victory because I was having problems with drugs and also just problems with how I was acting,” said Alex. “I remember even thinking through my mind, ‘I don’t want to do college. I don’t want to do baseball for much longer, and I just want to do my own thing.’”

    But in 2024, Alex graduated from Victory and is now playing baseball for Bryant & Stratton College in Virginia Beach while studying business. He said Victory helped him develop the mindset to succeed.

    “In public school, I was maybe kind of over thinking or worried about small things. In Victory, they’re very open, and if maybe even you’re just not having a good day, you can open up and talk about that,” he said.

    “It’s not a typical school, where you sit at a desk and chair for six-to-eight hours,” said Miller. “It’s self-directed, it’s self-paced.”

    Miller opened the first Victory High School in Pasco County in 2021. Two more followed in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. She said the schools have served more than 150 students. Twenty-three have earned diplomas, and 58% successfully transitioned into public schools.

    “That’s really what we’re doing with the majority of our students is we stabilize them emotionally and mentally, and then they actually go and transition into a traditional school,” she said.

    For some, traditional school wasn’t the answer.

    “I never thought I would be where I am today,” said James Guerin.

    The first time Spectrum News interviewed Guerin, he was taking part in an equine therapy program offered through Victory in 2022.

    “When I was a kid, I was being stupid – doing drugs, got sent to a very abusive rehab program that just kept me spiraling even deeper. So, I got into harder drugs, got into more fights, stuff like that,” he said.

    Guerin said Victory met him where he was rather than forcing him to work towards recovery in one certain way.

    “There were days I would come in and Tina would tell me, ‘Sometimes, amends is just working on other people who were in the same spot you were.’ Little things like that, where it was just a slight switch-up from what I was taught prior to make it digestible for me,” Guerin said.

    Since graduating in 2022, James has become a mentor to current students. He said he’s less than a semester from earning his associate in arts degree from St. Petersburg College and plans to study biochemistry at the University of Tampa.

    “My dream is to end up being either a neurosurgeon or a cardiovascular surgeon, but one step at a time,” he said. “No matter where I end up right now, it’s better than where I thought I’d be.”

    Alex’s dad, Chris, called Victory a lifesaver. He said the school gives students breathing room to get into a good head space and move forward from there.

    “What makes me so proud of him is everything he does today is his decision. He wants to go to school. He wants to play ball. He wants to work hard, and I couldn’t be more proud of him,” said Chris. 

    Victory is a nonprofit and relies on donations and grants. Anyone interested in becoming a donor can visit this web site.

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  • St. Petersburg College recognized as a Purple Star Campus

    ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Petersburg College recently earned a prestigious honor.  

    What You Need To Know

    • St. Petersburg College has been named a Purple Star Campus  

    • This designation was created in 2023  

    • There are currently 20 schools in the state with the designation 


    The school was named a Purple Star Campus for its support of veteran students.

    The designation was created by the Florida Legislature in 2023 to recognize colleges that show a commitment to supporting military families.

    For Skander Philipi, a St. Petersburg College student, transitioning from military to civilian life is not easy.

    “Leaving the Marine Corps, I had a retirement, and I had benefits to help me in life, but I wanted to pursue something more than just being a Marine,” he said.  

    Skander served as a Marine for 16 years. 

    He deployed to Afghanistan, in addition to spending time as a drill instructor, combat instructor, and martial arts instructor.

    Skander is not surprised that the college received the Purple Star designation. 

    “The teachers are more in-depth with you, hands-on, because it’s a small classroom,” he said. “So I think it’s a very beneficial environment for veterans.”

    When Allison Shenofsky, coordinator of Veteran Services, was looking into what it would take for St. Petersburg College to become a Purple Star campus, she realized they already met many of the requirements.

    This included appointing a dedicated military liaison and offering a student-led transition program, and more. 

    As an Army veteran, Shenofsky said she wants her fellow veterans to feel comfortable in their transition back to civilian life.

    “When I took my uniform off, I thought it would be A-OK, nothing’s weird,” she said. “And everything was weird.”  

    Florida schools that are designated collegiate Purple Star campuses keep that honor for three academic years.  

    There are currently 20 schools with the honor in the state, including three others in the Bay Area: Pasco-Hernando State College, Polk State College, and State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota. 

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  • Cleveland Talent Alliance’s Winter Career Expo triples attendance

    CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Talent Alliance’s Winter Career Expo tripled its attendance from last year, with over 800 students registered. 

    What You Need To Know

    • A national graduate employability report from Cengage Group claims it’s the toughest entry-level job market in five years, with just 30% of graduates landing jobs in the field they studied
    • Students in attendance at the Cleveland Talent Alliance’s Winter Career Expo represented over 80 different colleges from around the world
    • Despite a cooling national job market, a spokesperson for the Greater Cleveland Partnership maintains that their are early-career job opportunities available in Cleveland.

    The event is geared toward college students and recent graduates looking for early career positions. Kara Carter, the vice president of Talent Initiatives at Greater Cleveland Partnership, said she was blown away by this year’s turnout. 

    She said the students in attendance represented over 80 different colleges from around the world – with students coming from local schools like Case Western Reserve University, to as far away as University of St. Andrews in Scotland.

    “They’re thinking now about their jobs this summer,” Carter said. “They could be home playing video games or Christmas shopping, or you know, doing whatever 20-somethings do. But, instead they put suits on and printed out their resumes and they’re down here actively looking for jobs.”

    Recent graduates are facing an unusually difficult job market. A national graduate employability report from Cengage Group claims it’s the toughest entry level job market in five years, with just 30% of graduates landing jobs in the field they studied. 

    “I have a lot of friends and family who have interned, who have graduated and they are having a lot of trouble finding jobs,” Kalayah Bradley, a student at the career expo, said. 

    Damon Hoody came to the career expo in search of an internship or full-time job as a computer network technician. He described the job market as “kinda bleak.”

    “I think with a lot of like the recent events and the whole AI boom, I think a lot of companies are when they would have probably hired, let’s say five to 10 interns, they’re probably doing two or three,” Hoody said.

    However, Carter said Northeast Ohio’s job market is unique and could potentially be more hospitable to recent grads. 

    “Our economy is growing faster than our population and these employers — 80 employers here today — they’re keenly interested in these students to fill those early career roles,” Carter said.

    Carter said new graduates interested in Cleveland should look at the Cleveland Talent Alliance’s job board, which was launched in October to help boost Cleveland’s talent retention. She hopes the tool can be a helpful resource for new grads navigating the current job market.

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  • University of Toledo creates center dedicated to cancer research

    TOLEDO, Ohio — The University of Toledo announced Wednesday it’s launching the Northwest Ohio Cancer Research Institute, which will bring together experts to help advance cancer treatment.

    What You Need To Know

    • The institute will create an environment for collaboration for clinicians and researchers who specialize in biology, chemistry, engineering, medicine, pharmacy and physics at UToledo, along with partners ProMedica and the Toledo Clinic

    • The experts include 50 University of Toledo faculty who have active cancer research supported by nearly $13 million in grants

    • They will be tasked with developing innovative projects, competing for large-scale grants to advance their work and more

    “Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. The Northwest Ohio Cancer Research Institute aims to unite the strengths of UToledo and our partners to advance scientific discovery, improve patient outcomes and reduce the burden of cancer in and beyond northwest Ohio,” said Dr. Jian-Ting Zhang, a professor in UToledo’s College of Medicine and Life Sciences and inaugural director of the Northwest Ohio Cancer Research Institute.

    The institute will create an environment for collaboration for clinicians and researchers who specialize in biology, chemistry, engineering, medicine, pharmacy and physics at UToledo, along with partners ProMedica and the Toledo Clinic. So far, 60 experts have been chosen for inaugural membership, according to the university. 

    The experts include 50 University of Toledo faculty who have active cancer research supported by nearly $13 million in grants. 

    They will be tasked with developing innovate projects, competing for large-scale grants to advance their work and more. They will also collaborate with working groups specializing in breast, pancreatic and prostate cancer.

    “The Northwest Ohio Cancer Research Institute will provide the infrastructure to turn laboratory discoveries into patient-centered care innovations,” said Dr. Imran Ali, dean of the College of Medicine and Life Sciences. “Our members will be well equipped to accelerate the translation of their research discoveries into innovative prevention strategies and improved detection, diagnosis and treatment of cancer for patients regionally in northwest Ohio as well as across the United States and worldwide.”

    The University of Toledo said the new center will also support growth in experiential learning, innovative research and community health. 

    “The Northwest Ohio Cancer Research Institute is a unique opportunity to advance all of these launch pads as we advance medical research and positively impact the health and well-being of our region,” University of Toledo President James Holloway said. “The institute will position us as a regional leader in translational cancer research, elevating the visibility and impact of the innovative work of our faculty and partners while establishing new opportunities to train the next generation of cancer researchers and physician-scientists.”

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  • WS/FCS updates security measures after fatal stabbing at high school

    WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — North Forsyth High School students returned to in-person classes Friday as the community is still grappling with the deadly stabbing.

    What You Need To Know

    • All middle and high schools in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth system will be required to perform at least one kind of metal detection screening per day

    • The school district uses a smart entry that requires the entire student body to go through a single entrance and randomized checks outside of a set of classrooms

    • District leaders say they are working to get more metal detectors, but the devices are just one part of ensuring school safety

    Winston-Salem/Forsyth Schools Superintendent Don Phipps said the students aren’t going back to the same school security policy that was in place before the killing.

    “What I’ve asked is that they are the devices that we have that are used every day,“ he said in an interview with Spectrum News 1 on Friday.

    The new policy requires that middle and high schools perform either a safe entry check or a randomized check every day.

    Right now, all the high schools have a pair of detectors, while middle schools rotate.

    Phipps said to provide OpenGate detectors to every middle school, they would need about $2 million.

    District leaders said they have been trying to get more OpenGate sensors for more than 2 years, but now they could come sooner rather than later.

    “I’ve also had a couple of folks in the community that have stepped up. They want to have a conversation, and I’m hoping that we’ll be able to find the opportunity to fund that,” Phipps said.

    Despite a budget deficit triggering a reduction in force, school leaders said the number of staff responsible for security hasn’t changed.

    But Phipps, who was a school psychologist in Cumberland County where he also led trauma outreach, said that metal detectors are just one piece to keeping students safe.

    “We have to know what their normal is and where they don’t seem to be normal. We have to know what resources exist within our community and encourage them to seek help in the community,” he said. “But I think it really is about caring for one another and making sure that they’re the best person they can be.”

    He said he is ready for the role and hopes his experience will make a difference for Forsyth County students.

    “My desire to be here is to help be a part of the solution,” he said. “For me, it’s about staff morale and the well-being of the folks that make up the school system. They’re operating under a really heavy cloud of just negative, and this is not any different.”

    “We’ve talked about changing the narrative and the things that I see when I go out and do school visits,” Phipps said. “I want the public to know about that.” 

    The surviving student involved in the fatal stabbing Tuesday will not face charges, the Forsyth County district attorney said Thursday.

    Crisis response teams will also be available for affected students as long as needed.

    Additionally, Phipps says that the district is taking a look at phone policies to see if any revisions are necessary.

    He said that they are working with many partners that have reached out in the aftermath to offer anti-violence programs for students.

    Follow us on Instagram at spectrumnews1nc for news and other happenings across North Carolina.

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  • Cleveland nears 50th anniversary of school desegregation

    CLEVELAND — Leah Hudnall’s grandparents moved to Cleveland, along with hundreds of thousands of other Black families from southern states during The Great Migration. She said many incoming residents were forced into redlined neighborhoods with overcrowded schools that were segregated under the city’s historic “Relay” policy.

    What You Need To Know

    • Leah Hudnall, several other nonprofits and civic leaders came together to create a political history campaign now called Relay Cleveland

    • Campaign director Leah Hudnall said the exhibit showcases the history of desegregation in the city’s schools, which will remain on display at the Cleveland Public Library through February

    • The exhibition features the lived experiences of former educators administrators, students and activists across generations

    The Cleveland Relay Policy split the school day into morning and afternoon sessions with Black students only attending for half of the day, rather than sending them to white schools with space in their classrooms during the 1950s and 60s. The NAACP sued the State of Ohio and Cleveland Schools in the 1973 Reed. v. Rhodes court case. The policy didn’t come to an end until 1976, when U.S. Federal Judge Frank Battisti declared that Cleveland schools had been operating a segregated system, Hudnall said.

    As part of subsequent reintegration efforts, Batiste also mandated crosstown busing, transporting students from predominantly Black schools on the city’s east side to whiter suburban schools on the west side.

    (Spectrum News 1/Tanya Velazquez)

    “Now what you have are Clevelanders, elders in our community who are 70 and 75 years old, who may have only gotten three hours of the third grade or they may not have started kindergarten until they were seven years old,” Hudnall said.

    The exhibit also highlights the Cleveland’s larger role in the U.S. Civil Rights Movement, Hudnall said.

    “You have parents, like Mrs. Daisy Craggett and Mrs. Clara Smith, who created a committee called Relay Parents March to fill empty classrooms,” she said. “… parent groups like that all banded together with historic organizations like the NAACP and Core Congress on Racial Equality, and they came together under a banner, calling it the Unite Freedom Movement.”

    While the exhibit celebrates nearly half a century of progress in education, Hudnall said, it is only a piece of an ongoing journey toward educational equity.

    Public data from the Ohio School Report Card shows many schools rated under 4 stars in 2024.

    (Spectrum News 1/Tanya Velazquez)

    “Cleveland saw a growth in many areas, graduation rates and academic success,” she said, “All of that led to what we all experienced together as a global community. The pandemic, which kind of shattered all of that hard work.

    Greg Deegan is the executive director of Teaching Cleveland, which joined other local groups, researchers, educators and leaders on the Relay Campaign Committee team. Deegan, who worked as a high school teacher for over 20 years, said many challenges still remain in Cleveland’s school system. 

    The Cleveland School District approved a plan Tuesday to close and consolidate dozens of schools in the city after facing a decades-long enrollment decline and budget deficit.

    “The more we talk about it, the more we sort of have a community conversation about this, the more we can be more well equipped for the challenges and opportunities today and what we see in schools,” Deegan said.

    Now, Hudnall said, the’re calling on other community members to “carry the baton.”

    “Our children in Cleveland need us,” Hudnall said. “They need us as neighbors, and they need us to actually get back in the game, on to fight for fair education.”

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  • New furniture manufacturer taps community college for new hires

    DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. —  North Carolina has one of the largest manufacturing workforces in the Southeast, which is why a new Lithuanian furniture company has chosen to open its first U.S. facility in Davidson County.

    What You Need To Know

    • North Carolina is home to the largest manufacturing workforce in the Southeast

    • A new Lithuanian furniture company in Mocksville says that’s one of the many factors that attracted them to open its first U.S. facility in Davidson County

    • SBA Home partnered with Davidson-Davie Community College to help fill positions

    Davidson-Davie Community College students Logan Walterman and Austin Blackburn practice powering DC and AC every Tuesday.   

    It’s one of the many basics they learn in their industrial system technology class, where Blackburn focuses on mechanics and Walterman focuses on electricity.

    “As a kid, you know, I liked to help my daddy, you know, work on his bikes, and that’s where it all started,” Walterman said. 

    Both students are getting paid to learn their skills through the Davidson-Davie apprenticeship consortium by working for its newest employer partner, SBA Home. 

    “In my town, Marksville, where I’m from, and, you know, the idea of like, finally learning how to be an electrician and especially getting to work on robots, like, that really interested me. So I immediately, like, took interest in the program and SBA,” he said. 

    Blackburn is also in the program

    “It’s a two-year degree across four years, since we’re working full-time, like I said, 32 hours at the plant and then eight hours here. So you get yourself a full pay check,” he explained. 

    The new Lithuanian furniture manufacturer opened its first U.S. facility in Mocksville this August and is estimated to create 250 jobs by the end of 2029.

    “We’re thrilled the community needs these students. They need workers in manufacturing, especially now. It’s more important now than ever. With the whole tariff thing going on and companies moving back to America,“ said Davidson-Davie Community Industrial Systems Technology Instructor Billy Willard. 

    This summer, Walterman and Blackburn became the first two apprentices SBA hired. 

    “It’s been a big help being able to be here to get hands-on experience without actually having to use the stress in the field,“ Blackburn said. 


    “It’s actually pretty cool how I’ve got to, like, use stuff in this class at work,” Walterman added.

    SBA Home is the 11th employer to join the Davidson-Davie apprenticeship consortium.


    CEO Jurgita Radzevice said they have been working to open the facility since 2023, before tariffs were put in place. Now, their new facility allows them to be even more financially competitive with companies that rely on imported goods.

    “We will stay much more competitive than others, let’s say, market players who will be importing goods from Europe or other countries. So, for us, it just brings much more competitiveness and will bring much more affordability for American people. So I will say this is a win-win,” Radzevice said.


    In addition to strategic partners, the company hosted community days to find workers for its first shift. 

    They will begin hiring for a second shift this spring.

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  • Lakeland students create a banned book club

    LAKELAND, Fla. — There are more than 700 books that are banned in public schools in Florida. It might not sound like a lot, but for two students in Polk County, the list has sparked a desire to learn why.

    So much so that they created a “banned book club.”

    What You Need To Know

    • Two Polk County students created a banned book club | View their page on Instagram

    • The book club dives into why the books are banned and brings people together to share their perspectives on the books

    • The first book they are starting with is “The Perks of Being a Wallflower”


    With every turn of a page, Matthew is diving into the pages of a book. “I really wanted to choose this book because I thought it was something everybody could relate to,” he said.

    He and Charlotte, who asked that their last names not be shared, are the founders of the club.

    They say it started with curiosity and a Facebook post to see if there was any interest. For Matthew, it’s about expanding his love for reading.

    “One of the points of starting this book club in general was to learn more about these books and the content of them and even their authors and stuff and how it impacts us,” he said.

    The first meeting was comprised of only four people.

    But Charlotte says it led to a good conversation about the state of banned books. “We talked about our opinions on banned books and kind of what we think what it means to have a book banned,” she said.

    The book they’re starting with is “The Perks of Being a Wallflower.” It’s one of the more than 700 books currently removed or discontinued by the Florida Department of Education. The latest list was released for the 2023 to 2024 school year.

    Charlotte says the club gives students like herself the freedom to learn about topics she might not otherwise learn.

    “Banned doesn’t mean we can’t access it, it just means we can’t read it in school, and it’s not free,” she said.

    Matthew is hoping this creates a space where the younger generation can feel motivated to learn more about and connect with the pages in each book.

    “I’ve gotten so many perspectives and the books that I have read so far are so important,” he said. “So when I heard there were books I couldn’t read, I was intrigued.”

    They’re cracking open the books their schools have closed to them so that they light a fire in others to read.

    You can view the club’s page on Instagram.

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  • Madeira Beach class of 2000 opens 25-year-old time capsule

    MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. — For 25 years, the 5th grade class of Madeira Beach Fundamental from the year 2000 has waited patiently to open their time capsule.

    What You Need To Know

    • A 25-year-old time capsule was opened by the 5th grade class of Madeira Beach Fundamental from the year 2000

    • The capsule contained items like old pictures, notes and Pokémon cards

    • Former students and teachers reunited for the event, sharing memories and enjoying the occasion


    With the help of a buzzsaw, hammer and other tools, former students and teachers got a peek into what they stored.

    Former student Ryan Malize said he’s excited to see what’s inside.

    “I know they were like paint can size, and I know that we can fit as much as we could into half a paint can with a friend that you were partnered with, and I believe that I got some Pokémon cards in there,” he said.

    Malize isn’t the only one ready to open the capsule.

    Former teacher Dave Rapp taught at the school for decades.

    He said he’s happy the time capsule brought everyone together, but what’s truly special to him is seeing how all his former students are living their lives.

    “This was a special class,” he said. “You know, teachers really shouldn’t have favorite students or classes, but if I have a class that I can certainly remember, this would be one of them.”

    Opening the time capsule and handling the cans with care, some opened with a soft bang on the table, while brute force took care of the others.

    Slowly, the highlights of 2000 appeared.

    “A lot of plastic made it through, some paperwork, and photos,” Malize said. “The smartest people used Ziploc, so they were ahead of the game here.”

    From old pictures, notes, toy cars and even Pokémon cards, many things from the 5th grade class of 2000 stood the test of time.

    As the memories from that year rush back, Malize said he’s happy they have a reason to come together.

    “It’s a riot of a good time and seeing people after so much time, everyone should meet up every couple decades at least,” he said.

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  • Pasco County Schools offering pay incentives to attract more school bus drivers

    PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Pasco County schools are in need of school bus drivers.

    What You Need To Know

    • 49 of the district’s 297 bus routes do not have permanent coverage, meaning students are showing up to school after class has begun
    • The district says it will pay drivers who have limited absences $500 per quarter, and those who take designated high-need routes will earn another $250 per quarter


    Dozens of bus routes do not have permanent coverage, meaning some students are showing up late to class. So now, Pasco County Schools is offering new incentives to get more drivers on board.

    The district says it will pay drivers who have limited absences $500 per quarter. Those who take designated high-need routes will earn another $250 per quarter.

    Behind the wheel of one Pasco County school bus, bus driver Lynn Zion-Weick has her eyes on the road.

    “I’m pretty good with kids and I decided to give it a shot,” she said.

    “The bus is so easy to drive. A lot of times that scares a person, you know, with such a big vehicle. But the way buses are now, they’re just like driving a nice car.”

    Zion-Weick has been a bus driver here for the last four years. Originally retired, she wanted to get behind the wheel after seeing an ad for the role.

    “I kept seeing it and kept thinking, ‘You know, I like to drive and they need drivers,’” said Zion-Weick. “So I said let me give it a shot. I think the hardest part of it was learning the engine. You had to learn at that time and the parts of the engine of the bus.”

    But times have changed and so too has the need for school bus drivers in Pasco. Forty-nine of the district’s 297 bus routes do not have permanent coverage.

    “Our goal is to ensure that every student gets to school on time so that learning can occur,” says Superintendent Dr. John Legg.

    Legg says the school district has developed a plan, offering pay incentives to bring in more school bus drivers.

    “If our bus drivers are in attendance and are able to drive the routes, they get a quarterly bonus,” said Legg. “And if they take on our more challenging routes, they get a bonus as well.”

    Those challenging routes are the more remote areas of the county, such as Zephyrhills. But for someone who grew up in Port Richey, like Zion-Weick, driving the next generation of Pasco County students means a little more.

    “It’s really, pretty nice because some of the kids, actually, I went to school with their grandparents,” she says. “More than likely grandparents.”

    Pasco County Schools will be hosting a bus driver recruitment event on Dec. 11 in Land O’ Lakes.

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  • Ohio’s largest district considers ending high school buses

    COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus City Schools is considering eliminating yellow bus transportation for high school students or shifting them to Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) service as it looks to close a $50 million budget gap, raising safety and access concerns among families.

    What You Need To Know

    • Columbus City Schools may eliminate high school bus service or shift students to COTA to help close a $50 million budget gap, with a board vote set for Dec. 2

    • Parents have raised safety and access concerns, including early-morning waits and loss of transportation for sports and after-school activities

    • District leaders say major cuts are unavoidable, and the board continues to gather community feedback

    Superintendent Angela Chapman said transportation is one of several spending areas under review as the district searches for substantial savings.

    “Small cuts will not close this budget gap. We have to make big decisions, tough decisions,” Chapman said.

    One proposal would end high school bus service entirely, leaving students in grades 9 through 12 without transportation and returning the district to the state minimum. Another option would replace district-run buses with COTA passes for high school students. Parent Latrice Bradley, whose son is a junior, said the change would disrupt his commute and daily routine.

    “The fact that there’s a chance you will not have a bus sounds ludicrous to me. It doesn’t make sense,” she said.

    Bradley said she is concerned about her son waiting for a public bus before sunrise, riding alongside adults and depending on drivers who are not trained to transport minors. She added that he relies on district buses to travel between schools for sports and after-school activities.

    “That’s a big deal to put kids in front of adults that are going to work, that are just riding a bus,” she said.

    Board members acknowledged the difficulty of the decisions.

    “No matter what decision we make, kids will be affected by those determinations,” board member Sarah Ingles said.

    Bradley said she fears some students may skip school without the structure that traditional transportation provides. School Board President Michael Cole said attendance will remain a firm expectation.

    “Not attending school is not an option. It is not for legal purposes and most importantly, for the highest aspirational purposes of your education and your future,” he said.

    District officials say they will continue collecting community feedback as they finalize the budget reduction plan. The school board is expected to vote on the cost-cutting recommendations at its Dec. 2 meeting.

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  • Federal Shutdown Raises Concerns Over Childcare Funding

    COLUMBUS, Ohio — A brief pause in federal funding left early learning centers across Ohio scrambling to maintain operations, prompting school leaders in Columbus to call for more stable childcare funding to prevent future disruptions.

    What You Need To Know

    • A federal funding pause caused closures and uncertainty at early learning centers across Ohio

    • School leaders said childcare should be funded like infrastructure to withstand federal disruptions

    • Economic losses tied to childcare shortages in Ohio are estimated at $5.4 billion annually, according to the Ohio Chamber of Commerce

    During the freeze, some early childcare programs closed while others struggled to stay open. Staff at the Columbus Early Learning Center said families and educators felt the effects immediately.

    Antywanna Williams, a teacher’s aide whose son attends the center, said the uncertainty would deeply affect young children if access to schools were suddenly cut off.

    “How do you explain to your four-year-old that there is no school?” Williams said. “You have to wait until you’re five years old to go to kindergarten.” 

    Williams said the situation also raised concerns about her own job security and what a shutdown would mean for her family. She said her work is rooted in close relationships with the children in her classroom and their families, and losing that stability would affect them as much as it would affect her.

    Columbus Early Learning Centers CEO Gina Ginn said the funding pause highlighted how dependent early learning providers are on federal dollars and how vulnerable families become when that support stalls. She said the instability also carries a broader economic cost.

    “We are missing out in the state of Ohio on $5.4 billion a year in our economy because families can’t go to work because they can’t find affordable, high-quality childcare,” Ginn said.

    Ginn said the disruption underscored the need to treat childcare as core infrastructure—similar to roads, water systems and K–12 schools—so centers can withstand fluctuations in federal support. Without stable options, she said, families face long-term barriers.

    “It really is the foundation and the backbone of families being able to work. And then also create pathways out of poverty,” she said.

    School leaders said they are now evaluating how local funding structures could be modernized to prevent future shocks to early learning programs.

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  • Teachers react to absences, request guidance following Border Patrol activity

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Student absences at schools are still in the tens of thousands since the arrival of U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in North Carolina.

    What You Need To Know

    • The Wake County Public School System reported 10% of its student body, or more than 19,000 students, were out on Tuesday 

    • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reported over 30,000 absences on Monday. On Tuesday, that number was down slightly to 25,000 

    • Several teachers spoke before the CMS Board of Education Tuesday, asking the district not to act as if things are business as usual when it comes to the impact of Border Patrol presence on some families

    • East Mecklenburg High School teacher Rebecca Costas said she has concerns it will be a while before families feel safe again


    The Wake County Public School System reported 10% of its student body, or more than 19,000 students, were out Tuesday. 

    Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reported over 30,000 absences on Monday. On Tuesday, that number was down slightly to 25,000. 

    Several teachers spoke before the CMS Board of Education Tuesday, asking the district not to act as if things are business as usual when it comes to the impact of Border Patrol presence on some families.

    In addition, they are requesting guidance on how to explain immigration enforcement activity in the city to students. 

    While the district shared a message with staff, teachers Spectrum News 1 spoke with say it’s still not enough. 

    Rebecca Costas teaches multilingual learners at East Mecklenburg High School. 

    “We have a hallway where we do a lot of our contact classes with [these students], their English and their learning linguists development, and it was a ghost town. Our hallway was empty,” said Costas about attendance on Monday.

    She shared a photo of her classroom, where she had four students out of 20. 

    Tuesday night during the Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill addressed the more than 30,000 student absences Monday. 

    “This week has been hard. There’s not one member in our community that has not been affected by the recent activity in our community,” Hill said. 

    While the district said there has been no immigration enforcement activity on CMS properties, teachers like Costas voiced their concerns to the school board about this situation. 

    “I can’t overstate the terror that these families are experiencing, and the communication thus far, including a video recorded only in English, has not provided evidence the district understands its severity,” Costas said. 

    Tiffany Newkirk, a multilingual teacher at Pineville Elementary, agrees the statements made by the district don’t fully address the fears. 

    “Those empty seats in my building are not just numbers. They are 5-year-olds and 8-year-olds and 10-year-olds whose families are too afraid to leave their homes,” Newkirk said. 

    She said students attending school are asking questions. 

    “Those students who have come sit in hollow classrooms asking, where are my friends? Are they okay? And I don’t have answers for them, not because I’m not paying attention, but because there has been no clear guidance, no language and no support for how I should respond,” Newkirk said. 

    Costas said it doesn’t get easier with older students.

    “We’ve received no kind of training, no kind of resources for how to respond to our students, you know, to how to talk to them about this, perhaps how to talk and communicate with our families. This is a very different kind of trauma,” Costas said. 

    On Tuesday, CMS sent a video to staff sharing student support services staff are available for families. 

    “Our priority remains unchanged the safety, well-being, and education of every student. We are committed to ensuring all students receive the education they deserve for a promising future,” Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Assistant Communications Officer Tom Miner said.

    Board Chair Stephanie Sneed said students remain a priority. 

    “Our schools must remain places where every child and every family feels seen, protected and welcomed,” Sneed said. 

    The message on the video explains that the district is following all laws regarding immigration. For when enrolling students, schools can’t ask immigration status or social security number. In addition, CMS staff are legally obligated to safeguard the confidentiality of personal information, including immigration status, except if otherwise required by federal law. Furthermore, immigration officials may not gain access to private areas in the schools or documents without a properly executed warrant or subpoena. 

    Costas said she wants more clarity of actions teachers should follow if Border Patrol is on school property.

    “We don’t know when we go on lockdown. We don’t know when teachers and parents are notified. We want internal plans,” Costas said. 

    Tuesday night, Hill said the district considered virtual learning, but she said there could be unintended consequences to this option, including students not receiving free meals and employees not having job duties without students. 

    The district is also offering counseling services to employees to help navigate this ongoing situation. 

    In a statement in response to teachers’ concerns, Board Communications Director Sheri Costa shared the board understands the fear and anxiety the entire community feels about the immigration enforcement activity. Because of community concern, she said the district has shared multiple videos and messages and taken numerous calls and emails on this topic since the federal guidance changed in 2025, determining schools were not protected areas when it came to immigration enforcement. 

    “To be clear, the district cares deeply about our students and has communicated this in all of our messages to students, families and staff. In these uncharted times, we understand our efforts may not feel like enough as the ultimate hope – including the district’s hope – is that all families can feel safe going to school, work and their community gathering places,” Costa said in a statement. 

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  • Pasco Schools to approve new funding for Heroes in the Classroom

    WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. — The Pasco County School Board is expected to give final approval Tuesday for dedicated funding that will support Heroes in the Classroom, an incentive program designed to bring retired first responders and military veterans into Florida’s teaching workforce.

    Launched in 2023, the state-backed initiative offers a $4,000 first-year bonus to eligible veterans and former first responders who transition into education. 

    What You Need To Know

    •  Heroes in the Classroom was approved by Florida Legislators in 2023, and administered by the Florida Department of Education

    •  Pasco Schools began the program in March of 2025

    •  Teachers are required to show service records and hold a valid teaching certificate 

    • Recipient teachers receive a $4,000 bonus in their first year on the job 


    District leaders say the incentive is already helping address teacher shortages while bringing uniquely skilled professionals into local classrooms.

    One of the program’s early success stories is Taylor Liamero, a 28-year-old Air Force veteran who spent nearly six years on active duty. 

    Straight out of high school, Liamero served in the Middle East, Europe, and later at a base in Virginia — experiences she says shaped her desire to continue serving her community in new ways.

    Now, instead of military missions, her daily assignments involve coaching and teaching students at Wiregrass Ranch High School in Wesley Chapel.

    “It’s something I always wanted to do,” Liamero said. “I’ve always loved coaching and athletics — from my time in the military and even before that as a young athlete. It just felt like something I needed to take a shot at.”

    District leaders say Heroes in the Classroom is part of a broader effort to strengthen teacher recruitment and retention.

    Kelly Smith, program coordinator for Teacher Pathways with Pasco County Schools, said the district has made major progress in reducing vacancies.

    “When I first came on as a recruiter many years ago, we were in the triple digits starting the school year,” Smith said. “We’ve been very low in our vacancy count, and year over year we continue to make improvements.”

    Smith says incentives like the veterans program help set Pasco apart from other districts competing for new educators.

    For Liamero, the initiative gave her the chance to begin a career she now says feels like the right long-term fit.

    “Now that I’m doing it,” she said, “I can’t imagine doing anything else—ever.”

    To participate in Heroes in the Classroom, applicants must provide proof of eligible military or first-responder service and hold a valid teaching certificate or meet certification requirements

    More details are available here.

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  • Pinellas school officials host meeting about declining enrollment

    LARGO, Fla. — Pinellas County community members got to hear from the school district Monday night at Largo High School. 

    This is one of the meetings they’re hosting to address declining enrollment.

    What You Need To Know

    • Pinellas County saw enrollment decline by 3,651 students from last school year to the current school year

    • Attendees got the chance to leave feedback for the school district

    • The next meeting is on Dec. 2 in Dunedin


    From shrinking enrollment to possible uses for empty school buildings, Jennifer Dull, the Chief Operations Officer for Pinellas County Schools, gave a presentation to address parents’ questions and provide them with an opportunity to weigh in.

    “We’re trying to be really thoughtful about what is happening in our community and also taking into consideration and being thoughtful about what our community is really looking for as we go through a long-term planning process,” Dull said.

    According to the school district, enrollment has gone from nearly 78,000 last school year to just over 74,000 this school year. The official decrease is 3,651.

    Dull said with enrollment not expected to increase in future years, that’s why they’re hosting these meetings.

    No questions were taken during the meeting, but the district wants to make sure they hear people’s concerns.

    Boards were set up in the back, and attendees wrote dozens of posted notes, leaving suggestions for what they want to see.

    “That feedback is important to our board and to our superintendent that our school community really comes forward and kind of helps us determine as we make recommendations for what Pinellas County Schools looks like in the future,” Dull said.

    This is not the last of these meetings the school district is hosting.

    While the presentation won’t change, there are still three meetings to give community members across Pinellas County a chance to listen.

    The next one is in Dunedin on Dec. 2.

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  • Teacher attendance seems normal, schools say, despite calls for walkout

    School districts across the state were concerned about teacher shortages after an anonymous social media post pushing for teachers to call out of work Friday and Monday went viral.

    What You Need To Know

    • An anonymous post called on North Carolina teachers to call out of work Friday and Monday

    • Schools in Durham and Guilford counties said there were not an unusual number of teacher absences as of Friday morning 

    • The post called for the protest because of the lack of a state budget, leading to stagnant wages for teachers 

    • Teachers’ unions across the state criticized the anonymous post and asked its members to not participate in the walkout 


    Some schools alerted parents Thursday to warn them of the potential disruption.

    “While students may have a different teacher or classroom location for the day, learning will continue as planned,” reads an email from North Garner Middle School sent to parents Thursday night.

    But administrators from Durham and Guilford county schools said they had not seen an increase in teacher absences as of Friday morning.

    The post calling for the protest cited the lack of a state budget, leaving schools to operate with the same amount of funding as last year. Without money for regular raises, teacher’s wages were left stagnant. 

    None of the large teacher unions in North Carolina have claimed credit for the post, and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Association of Educators asked its members not to take part in the walkout.

    “CMAE does not endorse and will not participate in the anonymously organized social media campaign encouraging educators to call out on Nov. 7 and 10,” reads a statement issued by the union Thursday. “Our power as educators comes from unity, strategy, and collective action—not isolated walkouts.”

    Wake North Carolina Association of Educators also criticized the post.


    “Big serious actions aren’t generated by viral social media posts,” reads its post reacting to the call for the walkout.

    It highlighted the months of planning and organizing that it took for previous walkouts in 2018 and 2019.

    On May 16, 2018, more than 1,000 teachers called out of work in Durham County Schools alone, causing the county’s schools to close that day.

    The following year, Raleigh’s streets were once again filled with teachers, who called out of work to protest and demand higher compensation.  

    “Winning campaigns are strategic,” the post from the Wake North Carolina Association of Educators reads. “They have specific targets, with well-designed tactics, and demands.”

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  • N.C. college helping students affected by shutdown

    DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. — Data shows food insecurity continues to affect college students across the country, an issue heightened by the federal government shutdown.

    A Government Accountability Office report estimates over 3 million students were eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, long before this recent shutdown. But many students reported not receiving those benefits. 

    What You Need To Know

    • Food insecurity continues to affect college students nationwide

    • The issue has been heightened by the recent government shutdown 

    • Many college students rely on SNAP benefits, which have been only partly funded as of Nov. 1

    • One North Carolina college shares how they’re ensuring student needs are taken care of during the shutdown


    The Hope Center Student Basic Needs Survey released in 2025, fielded between spring 2023 and summer 2024, found 59% of students nationwide experience at least one form of basic-needs insecurity, connected to food or housing.

    Identifying which students are impacted by the reduction in SNAP funding can be difficult task for some higher education institutions.

    A North Carolina community college has taken steps to raise awareness about services and resources, so students can focus on academics and not their next meal.

    Davidson-Davie Community College’s vice president of student affairs Keisha Jones is supporting staff and faculty with helping nearly 4,700 students flourish along their academic journey.

    Jones notified employees on Oct. 30 about the potential SNAP funding stoppage and possible effects it could have on students.

    Jones said the message was meant to raise awareness about resources in place to support students, like the food pantry, so their academic pursuits would continue uninterrupted.

     “Something like SNAP benefits being taken away from certain people, it could impact the way they show up in the classroom,” Jones said. “Helping faculty and staff really think about signs I should be looking for that [a] student may be in distress, what are resources I can notify my entire class about [and] not singling anyone out. We provide a lot of resources to our students that they are aware or not aware of.”

    “Ways the faculty and staff could potentially donate through the foundation if they wanted to add to what we already have. We also connect students to community resources [like] additional food pantries to get support from,” Jones said.  

    That guidance has helped instructors better respond to students’ needs.

    Assistant professor of mathematics Kevin Eagan said the college’s leadership has encouraged flexibility and awareness as students navigate uncertainty of the shutdown.

    “It helped me feel supported to support them,” Eagan said. “Sometimes, you feel like you don’t really know what to say to a student, but not the case here.”

    Eagan said that simply offering understanding during a tough time can make a difference for a student.

    “I’ve noticed a couple of things and try to be really flexible as an instructor and understanding,” Eagan said. “Our students, they’re so hard-working, I know sometimes just to give them a little bit of flexibility is all they’re going to need and give them support so they can succeed.”

    For weeks, student volunteers at Davidson-Davie have been stocking shelves at the Storm Food Pantry as more learners turn to it for help during the shutdown.

    “We are stocked up for any student to come and utilize if they are in need,” said Katrina Prickett, a student and pantry volunteer. “We service students daily. Me going through this myself, I can relate to the disadvantages people may be going through right now.”

    The food pantry served nearly 500 students in 2024, double the previous year’s total.

    Staff said they’re on pace for another record season, as more students turn to the pantry for help.

    “We have seen a tremendous increase in student use of the food pantry since the government shutdown and lack of SNAP benefits,” said Lynne Watts, director of student life and leadership at Davidson-Davie. “I understand there may be some partial benefits coming this month, however, some food is not nearly enough food, especially when college students are left to decide between finding their next meal and studying for an exam.”

    “Food should not be a luxury and today, sadly, many college students are in a position where that’s exactly what their reality is,” Watts said.

    Prickett said for her, the college has become a trusted, reliable resource for students trying to overcome so much. 

    “Once I notified staff here at the school that I had [something] going on, they sprung into action to connect me to those resources,” Prickett said. “Coming from someone that has little to no support already, I fit right in here. They have felt like my family.”

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  • Head Start programs face financial challenges as government shutdown continues

    WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Helping low-income children and families access education is an investment that pays off for the entire country, says Khari Garvin, president and CEO of Family Services of Forsyth County.

    “The way that I like to think about it is Head Start is one of several programs that’s part of our nation’s prescription to end poverty,” Garvin said. 

    What You Need To Know

    • Head Start programs in North Carolina receive $290 million in federal funding

    • The program supports 19,500 students and more than 5,600 jobs in the state 

    • Head Start is responsible for 20% or more of licensed child care facilities in 22 rural counties statewide


    Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide free learning and development services to children in low-income families. The ages of participants range from birth to 5 years old.

    Most programs receive funding from the federal government, and some have not received those payments because of the ongoing government shutdown.

    Family Services of Forsyth County is the grantee for 10 sites in Winston-Salem and the surrounding area. The nonprofit secured enough grants to keep its Head Start programs funded through May. 

    “The theory is that if you assist a child and family with accessing those important resources to development, health care, education, nutrition, parent engagement and parent development, if you help these families access to services that they would otherwise not have ready access to given their situation, then you’re giving them a head start, as it were, to development,” Garvin said.

    Other programs across the state, such as the East Coast Migrant Head Start Project and the Salisbury-Rowan Community Action Agency, are on hold or suspending operations because they don’t have the funding.

    Gov. Josh Stein, Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt and Superintendent of Public Instruction Maurice “Mo” Green sent a letter to Congress in April about potential cuts to funding for Head Start programs. According to the letter, Head Start programs statewide receive $290 million from the federal government. It says Head Start supports 19,500 students and more than 5,600 jobs in North Carolina. State leaders believe if federal funds end for these curriculums, roughly 500 child care programs could close.

    “These are not children who, No. 1, they’re not being babysat,” Garvin said. “Secondly, they’re not just sitting around watching cartoons all day and eating snacks. These are early education programs designed to help support children’s educational trajectory to enter kindergarten and go beyond literacy, numeracy and social emotional development.”

    North Carolina is considered to be a child care desert. On average, five families compete to fill one spot at licensed child care facilities. Statewide, Head Start is responsible for 20% or more of licensed child care facilities in 22 rural counties.

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  • Pasco school leaders drafting AI guidebook for students, teachers

    PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Pasco County schools are working to incorporate artificial intelligence into their classrooms and creating guidelines to keep students safe while using the powerful tool.

    What You Need To Know

    • Pasco County schools, along with many others across the Tampa Bay area, are debating policies surrounding artificial intelligence in the classroom 

    • PCS leaders are drafting guidelines for students and teachers, set to take effect on Dec. 1

    • Pasco high schoolers older than 13 will have access to Microsoft Copilot, an AI-powered assistant, for use on their work

    • SEE ALSO: Pasco Schools set to unlock AI for student use on Dec. 1


    Gone are the days of slamming lockers. Now, students are slamming a keyboard.

    “AI is everywhere. AI is embedded in almost all the technology and, talking to students, the students are asking for the rules and guidelines,” said Superintendent John Legg.

    Talk about a sign of the times. Legg admits his students, even as young as elementary school age, are using artificial intelligence.

    He said it’s high time for his district to set guardrails on how to use it.

    “It’s not a policy, it’s a guideline of best practices. We looked at other school districts and universities to see what are their recommended best practices for AI, and we’re giving it to the teachers for them to decide how they best want to use it,” Legg said.

    Instead of an “all or nothing” approach, Legg said the district will start slow.

    This December, high school students older than 13 will have access to Microsoft Co-Pilot, an AI-powered assistant, that helps by answering questions, writing and even creating images.

    In the 19-page draft guidelines, the district suggests students use AI to help “brainstorm ideas, research topics, practice writing or giving feedback. Ultimately, the district is clear in the document: “AI should help you learn — not do the work for you.”

    “Twenty-five, 30 years ago, we thought it was the end of the world having computers,” Legg said. “And then they slowly emerged into the classroom, and now they’ve become part of our daily life that we use, along with any technology. (AI) is the next evolution of technology in the classroom.”

    Pasco school leaders are also making an effort to promote ethical use of AI. Teachers have access to AI writing detection tools and are being told to document instances of students using AI for the wrong reasons.

    But Legg acknowledges that whatever guidelines they publish will likely need constant updating as the technology continues to advance.

    “Students are using it now. They’re just using it without our assistance, they’re using it without our controls. And we’re providing those guidelines to maximize the advantage in our classrooms,” Legg said.

    To stay current with all the advances in AI, Legg said the district has a standing work group dedicated to addressing concerns around the policy and shaping it for years to come.

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  • Florida bill would require public schools to teach cursive writing

    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — If a bill submitted to the Florida House passes, public elementary school students would be required to learn cursive writing in grades two through five.

    House Bill 127 would go into effect on July 1, 2026, which means the requirement would start in the 2026-2027 school year.

    What You Need To Know

    • If a Florida House bill is passed, students in second through fifth grade would be required to learn cursive writing

    • The bill would require students to be proficient in cursive writing by the end of fifth grade

    • The interim dean for the College of Education at the University of South Florida said teaching handwriting is important

    • If passed, the bill would take effect on July 1, 2026, meaning the requirement would start in the 2026-2027 school year


    The bill would require students to be tested by the end of fifth grade to prove that they are proficient in cursive writing.

    Jenifer Schneider, the interim dean for the College of Education at the University of South Florida, said studies have shown that teaching handwriting is important for students.

    “There is science behind it,” said Schneider, who is also a professor of literacy studies at USF. “There’s research behind it that it shows that it’s beneficial for students to learn letter formation and to do it quickly so that they can ease up their brain power for the things that matter.”

    Schneider said cursive is another tool for students to get their ideas down on paper. Whether it’s print or script, Schneider said, the cognitive benefits of handwriting are similar, but noted that learning cursive adds a cultural benefit.

    “You could read an old document. You could read handwritten notes from different generations,” Schneider said. “So, there’s the ability to read cursive writing, if you learn cursive letters.”

    While instruction on cursive writing is currently required by Florida’s B.E.S.T. Standards for English Language Arts for grades three through five, there is no requirement to test students’ proficiency, which would change if House Bill 127 is passed.

    The bill, which was filed by state Reps. Toby Overdorf and Dana Trabulsy, is now in the Florida House’s Student Academic Success Subcommittee.

    The regular legislative session begins in January.

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