Florida officials frame the move as a matter of medical freedom and personal choice. Public health experts caution it could increase outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases

Schools nationwide are grappling with extreme heat as record temperatures trigger shortened days, delayed openings and calendar shifts. Districts are weighing solutions from HVAC upgrades to replacing summer break with cooler-season breaks.

Student engagement soars in 2025: 50% say school lets them do their best, up from 40% in 2023, survey finds.

Motivation-driven, skill-based learning pedagogies significantly enhance student completion rates and understanding of course content.