WUFT News

Hawthorne Middle/High’s Fate Still Undecided With Initial Release Of 2018 School Accountability Report

June 27, 2018 Education 0

Hawthorne was one of more than 80 schools across the state to receive an "I" for incomplete.

Making Schools Safer: Harsh Consequences, Or Second Chances?

June 26, 2018 Education, Public safety 0

Students wear clear backpacks outside Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., on Monday. The bags are one of a number of security measures the school district has enacted as a result of the Feb. 14 shooting at the school that killed 17.

The tragedy in Parkland, Fla., this year kicked off a national debate over how to reduce school violence: through tighter security and tougher discipline ... or more help for troubled students?

SWAG Reveals The CHILD Center For Early Learning

June 7, 2018 Education 0

The CHILD Center, located just down the street from the SWAG Family Resource Center, will be a place where residents can bring children zero to five years old for affordable preschool and childcare.

The Conflicting Educations Of Sam Schimmel

May 30, 2018 Education, National 0

More than 50 years after the federal government forced hundreds of Native Alaskans into boarding schools, their descendants are haunted by — and trying to overcome —residual trauma.

New Mural Serves As Inspiration For Williams Elementary Students

May 23, 2018 Education 0

Harriet Tubman and Michelle Obama are the faces of hard work and progress that are featured in a new mural at Joseph Williams Elementary School.

New Florida Law Requires More Security in Schools

May 22, 2018 Education, Public safety 0

Florida public school districts must have resource officers in place at the start of the 2018-2019 school year.

‘In God We Trust’ To Be Displayed In Public Schools

May 4, 2018 Education, Government and politics 3

A new state law is set to redirect millions from sales taxes to fund vouchers for literacy tutors and increase the percentage of teachers’ union members required to pay dues. The new law will also require school boards to display “In God We Trust” in all associated buildings.