Manatee Charter School wasn't sure they'd be able to keep their doors open in 2017, but they've made improvements and the school board may renew them for two years.
Superintendent for the School District of Manatee County Diana Greene discusses security as a schools and urges parents to talk to their children about violence in the wake of a deadly Florida school shooting.
A school lockdown is a precautionary measure issued in response to a direct or nearby threat. It requires staff and students to respond quickly and comply with rules. Here’s how it often works.
Larissa Bennett, the counselor at Mills Elementary School in Bradenton, has been named the Counselor of the Year by the Florida School Counselor Association. Students and others celebrated the award at the school on Oct. 31, 2017.
The Manatee County School District purchased six VGo robotic devices earlier this year for about $5,000 each. The robots are a way to connect hospitalized or homebound students straight into their classroom.
Vets2Chefs trains military veterans how to become chefs. The program, run out of the University of South Florida's Culinary Innovation Laboratory, aims to help veterans struggling to acclimate to the civilian lifestyle.
Charter schools are one option in the growing "school choice" movement. Funded by taxpayer money, these schools are growing nationally, though some states have yet to pass related laws. Find out what sets them apart from traditional public and pri
Biomedical students at Palmetto High School came up with potential cures for diabetes and presented them to their classmates Shark-Tank style for critique.
Manatee school officials quelled opposition to district mandated testing with a host of data, presented to school board members at a Wednesday workshop.
Community Christian School second grader Jeffrey Holz was surprised with tickets to Legoland and a bevy of Lego swag Tuesday, as officials from the toy company recognized the 8 year old for his generosity.
The Big Bank Theory, a crash course in personal finance, is teaching Manatee County seniors the reality of managing their money in life after high school.