When Ms. Shaunte Jemison of Re-imagine Communities set out to transform Phillis Wheatley Elementary’s media center and create a community art project, she had no idea just how impactful this initiative would become.

Despite being sheathed in reflective gear and stationed in what should be the safest part of the street, Streetsblog reported that as many as 73 crossing guards were struck between 2012 and 2022 in New York City.

From Staff Reports The Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) is the ninth-largest district in the United States and the fourth largest in Florida. It serves more than 206,000 students at 202 schools. …

The mission and scale of the Yael Foundation, strategic support for schools, infrastructure investments and educational initiatives of Uri Poliavich

UF/IFAS will host a free Landscape, Nursery, and Controlled Plant Production Field Day on September 16 at its Mid-Florida Research and Education Center in Apopka. Visitors can tour the facilities, meet researchers, and explore work involving horticulture, controlled-environment agriculture, and space biology.

Federal SNAP reductions could affect Florida classrooms by weakening the formulas that fund free school breakfast and lunch programs. Most Orange County Public Schools students remain covered this year, but declining enrollment in assistance programs could reduce future federal reimbursements.

Orange County Library System offers free ESL classes, conversation groups and online resources for English learners at its North Orange Branch and other locations.

Ninety-six percent of Orange County Public Schools’ 91 Voluntary Prekindergarten sites were rated above expectations or excellent in the state’s latest accountability results. That exceeded the 88% achieved by public-school VPK programs statewide and in Florida’s other large urban districts.

UF/IFAS Extension Orange County will offer a full schedule of educational programs in September covering health, housing, gardening and urban agriculture. Classes are available online and in person, with costs ranging from free to $50.

Florida students and teachers are returning to classrooms with a series of new education laws affecting everything from cursive writing and autism training to grading and student safety. The changes also cover disciplinary records, services for students with disabilities, high school athletics and Florida Virtual School enrollment.

Parents naturally want to help their children succeed—but too much assistance can hinder independence. Prompting gives children the guidance they need to solve problems, build confidence and gradually succeed on their own.

AAA is asking motorists to slow down, avoid distractions, and remain alert as students return to school and traffic increases around campuses and residential neighborhoods. The organization is also urging families to review safety practices for walking, riding the bus, and using e-bikes and e-scooters.

The St. Johns River Water Management District is offering up to $60,000 in Blue School Grant funding for hands-on water education during the 2026-2027 school year. K-12 public and charter school educators within the District may apply for awards of up to $3,000 through 11:59 pm September 15.

Only 44% of Florida children entered kindergarten ready to learn during the 2025-26 school year, according to a new Florida Chamber of Commerce report. Children who completed the state’s Voluntary Prekindergarten program were significantly more likely to arrive prepared.