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        Education

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        A flag outside the Compass LGBTQ+ Community Center in Lake Worth Beach on Jan. 30, 2023.jpg

        Education

        Palm Beach County schools recognize LGBTQ+ History Month

        William T. Dwyer High School in Palm Beach Gardens on Feb. 7, 2022.jpg

        Education

        Palm Beach County teacher resigns after stealing cash from student for gas money

        Matt Papaycik
      • A sign showing prohibited items, including stun guns, at Atlantic Community High School in Delray Beach on Oct. 16, 2023.jpg

        Education

        Are stun guns an issue on Treasure Coast school campuses?

        Palm Beach Lakes Community High School student Leeyah Brown was expelled for bringing a stun gun to school in her backpack during the 2022-23 academic year.jpg

        Education

        Student bought stun gun for protection after school, then got expelled

        Palm Beach Central High School cheerleader Layla Rogan delivers food to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue firefighters on Oct. 13, 2023.jpg

        High School

        Palm Beach County teen gives back to firefighters who saved her life

      • Math teacher John Counes, the play-by-play announcer for Forest Hill Community High School's football team, speaks to WPTV education reporter Stephanie Susskind on Oct. 5, 2023.jpg

        High School

        From press box, Forest Hill High School football announcer puts on a show

        A metal detector at Seminole Ridge Community High School in Loxahatchee on Aug. 17, 2023.PNG

        Education

        Are other area school districts considering metal detectors?

        A metal detector at Seminole Ridge Community High School in Loxahatchee on June 29, 2023.jpg

        Education

        Metal detectors coming to all Palm Beach County high schools

        Joel Lopez
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        Education

        Palm Beach County School Board doesn't want students to get expelled over Tasers

        A Palm Beach County classroom during the 2022-23 academic year.PNG

        Education

        Palm Beach County teachers will get average 7% pay raise

        Matt Papaycik
        Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says more than 400,000 students have been awarded the average $8,000 voucher to help pay for private school or homeschooling during the 2023-24 academic year.PNG

        Education

        Palm Beach County school enrollment up, despite expanded voucher program

      • An attendance sign outside St. Lucie West Centennial High School on Sept. 28, 2023.jpg

        Education

        Attendance is 'biggest crisis' educators are facing, superintendent says

        Education

        Lake Park Elementary School celebrates 100th anniversary

        Education

        More Palm Beach County private schools waiting on state funding

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        Education

        Florida leads nation in school book bans, free speech organization says

        Student loans

        Dont Waste Your Money

        Student loan scams surge as payments resume

        John Matarese

        Education

        West Palm Beach autism school says state hasn't reimbursed scholarship funds

      • The Santaluces Community High School football team prepares to board a flight to Louisiana on Sept. 14, 2023.jpg

        High School

        Santaluces High School football team travels to Louisiana for special game

        Superintendent Mike Burke of the School District of Palm Beach County speaks to WPTV on Oct. 12, 2021.jpg

        Education

        Palm Beach County Superintendent Mike Burke gets near-perfect evaluation

        Matt Papaycik
        Martin County High School teacher Terrell Mabins leads a financial literacy course on Sept. 14, 2023.jpg

        Education

        Financial literacy classes teach Florida high schoolers to manage their money

      • The School District of Indian River County's headquarters during the 2023-24 academic year.PNG

        Education

        Dozens of books removed from Indian River schools, but are kids reading them?

        Frank Frangella, the chief of safety and security for the Martin County School District, speaks to Air Force JROTC cadets on Sept. 11, 2023.PNG

        Education

        Former NYPD officer during 9/11 now Martin County school security chief

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        Education

        Former Wellington teacher arrested for 'unlawful sexual activity' with girl, 16

        Matt Papaycik
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        Influencer scams targeting high school and college students

        John Matarese
        Sgt. Philip Salm of the School District of Palm Beach County's Police Department coaches cheerleading at Seminole Ridge Community High School on Sept. 8, 2023.jpg

        High School

        Palm Beach County school police sergeant doubles as cheerleading coach

        More kids are reporting being bullied at school, survey finds

        Education

        More kids are reporting being bullied at school, survey finds

        Chloe Nordquist
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        Give A Child A Book

        Fort Pierce students thrive through WPTV, Scripps Howard Fund book campaign

        As student loan interest resumes, some worry about impending payments

        As student loan interest resumes, some worry about impending payments

        Stephanie Liebergen
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        Education

        Lockdown lifted at Hidden Oaks K-8 School, west of Boynton Beach

        Matt Papaycik
        Palm Beach Central High School staffers Darren Edgecomb, Daniel Snider, Nereyda Cayado De Garcia, Scott Houchins, and Priscilla Carter appear before a Palm Beach County judge on July 25, 2023.PNG

        Education

        School staffers plead not guilty to failing to report suspected sexual assault

        Matt Papaycik
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        Education

        How are school employees trained to report suspected child abuse and neglect?

      • A metal detector at Seminole Ridge Community High School in Loxahatchee on Aug. 17, 2023.PNG

        Education

        Schools experience some 'growing pains' with metal detectors, but it's improving

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        Education

        South Florida community groups protest new African American history standards

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        Back To School

        New school year brings TikTok ban, restrictions on cell phone use in class

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        High School

        New Palm Beach County high school builds marching band, team spirit

        Back To School

        Identifying the signs of bullying in your child

        Mike Trim
        Students walk through a metal detector at John I. Leonard High School in Greenacres on Aug. 10, 2023.PNG

        Back To School

        Metal detectors 'seamless' on first day of school in Palm Beach County

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        Back To School

        School buses ready to ride on first day of new year

        John Barron
        Superintendent Michael Maine of the Martin County School District speaks to WPTV education reporter Stephanie Susskind ahead of the 2023-24 academic year.jpg

        Back To School

        New Martin County superintendent says student test scores 'have to improve'

        A metal detector at Seminole Ridge Community High School in Loxahatchee on June 29, 2023.jpg

        Back To School

        4 Palm Beach County high schools start new year with metal detectors

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