Education

Some Florida school districts are rolling back a more comprehensive approach to sex education in favor of abstinence-focused lessons. State officials have pressured districts to restrict some lesson plans on contraception, anatomy and consent. The state deemed the lessons inappropriate for students. The shift reflects a nationwide push to restrict what kids can learn about themselves and their bodies. Advocates...

Several South Florida schools were recognized this week as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education.

We brought some of their concerns to their unions, the school districts and the Florida Commissioner of Education.

The NBC6 and Telemundo 51 annual teacher survey tackles a wide range of topics from salaries and class sizes to school safety and the impact of social media. We brought some of their concerns to their unions, the school districts and the Florida Commissioner of Education.

In our annual NBC6/Telemundo 51 teacher survey, educators weighed in on the state’s restrictions over race, sexuality and gender identity instruction.

Teachers in Miami-Dade County are preparing for a financial hit because of millions of dollars owed to charter schools – and educators say they never saw it coming.

Teachers in Miami-Dade County are getting ready to take a financial hit because of monies owed to charter schools. NBC6’s Steve Litz reports

For the third year in a row, the Miami-Dade County school board voted against a proposal to recognize October as LGBTQ+ History Month.

Teachers surveyed by NBC6 and Telemundo 51 overwhelmingly agreed on restricting cellphones in the classroom and that school districts should have metal detectors.

A meeting was underway Wednesday on a measure for Miami-Dade County Public Schools to observe LGBTQ+ History Month in a way that would comply with state and federal laws. NBC6’s Jamie Guirola reports

Whether they work in a Broward or Miami-Dade County public school, teachers overwhelmingly told us they have too many kids in their classrooms. 

Arizona State University is launching a program for parents and guardians of their students called “Thriving in Your Empty Nest Chapter.”

Since 2021, NBC6 and Telemundo 51 have joined forces to survey teachers across South Florida to hear about the issues they’re currently facing. NBC6’s Ari Odzer reports

This is how Miami-Dade veteran teacher Michael Floyd feels about the career he chose: “Teachers are very important to the community.” They are indeed.  Since 2021, NBC6 and Telemundo 51 have joined forces to survey teachers across South Florida. We’ve heard from thousands of educators over the years. They’ve shared their views on key issues impacting them and their...

NBC6 and Telemundo 51 surveyed South Florida teachers again this year, and we weren’t surprised to hear their top concern.

NBC6 and Telemundo 51 surveyed South Florida teachers again this year, and we weren’t surprised to hear their top concern. NBC6’s Ari Odzer reports

Stanford University tops LinkedIn’s list as the No.1 MBA program in the world in 2024.

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona vows “to do better” as administrators say this year’s FAFSA debacle is already leaving its mark on campuses.

As the new school year kicks off, parents often find themselves grappling with the challenge of ensuring their children’s meals are both healthy and enjoyable.

It’s no small feat to strike that perfect balance between nutrition and taste, but the good news is, help is at hand. NBC6’s Constance Jones reports.