Education
Treasure Coast Rep. Fine Introduces Bill to Treat Antisemitism as School Civil Rights Violation
HR 8476 mandates federally funded schools and colleges, including Indian River State College and Martin County districts, enforce antisemitism protections like other Title VI discriminations.
Oak Hammock Third-Graders Lead Parents in Student-Driven Conferences
St. Lucie County students reviewed their academic progress, set personal goals, and showcased test strategies on April 15 ahead of the May FAST assessment.
LPA Honor Students Beautify Fort Pierce's South Causeway Park
National Junior Honor Society members partnered with Keeping Fort Pierce Beautiful to pull weeds and clear debris, marking at least their second cleanup effort at the popular waterfront spot.
DeSantis Appoints Four to Santa Fe College Board Amid Florida Education Shifts
The governor named two new trustees and reappointed two incumbents to guide the Gainesville college's $82 million budget and 22,000 students, pending Senate approval, as state policies impact local students attending there.
Martin County School Board Convenes April 21 in Stuart
The monthly meeting kicks off at 4 p.m. at district headquarters on SE Federal Highway, offering in-person attendance or livestream viewing for residents.
Martin County Podcast Guides Families on School Choice Next Steps
The 'All In Martin' episode features district experts explaining application timelines, placement outcomes and 2026-27 enrollment prep for local parents.
Jensen Beach High Duo Snags Florida Dairy Farmers Academic All-State Honors
Martin County's Elizabeth Fitzwater and Danielle Bell each earn $1,700 scholarships and compete for an extra $4,600 as Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
Port St. Lucie High Jaguars Shine at District Music Showcase
Chorus and band students inspired middle schoolers with performances honed over months of practice at the St. Lucie County Music In Our Schools event.
Fort Pierce Pre-K Kids Hunt Nature Treasures at Lawnwood Elementary
Ms. Frazier led her Voluntary Prekindergarten students on a schoolyard walk, collecting leaves, rocks and pine cones to foster early science skills.
IRSC Highlights Tuition-Free Promise, Record Growth in Florida College Month
The college's program offers debt-free associate degrees to qualifying students in Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee counties, boosting local access and a $1 billion economic impact.
Port St. Lucie School Hits 95% Attendance with Pajama and Superhero Spirit Week
Palm Pointe K-8 students embraced themed dress-up days after spring break, celebrating the importance of showing up every day and meeting the school's goal.
Oak Hammock K-8 Students Earn Ice Cream for Reading, Math Score Jumps
Port St. Lucie kindergartners through second graders celebrated academic growth from PM1 to PM2 with an outdoor ice cream party on April 2.
