Florida education chief: Masks should be voluntary next year
Some activists and educators are at odds over Florida’s Education Secretary's memo asking school districts to remove any COVID-19 mask mandates.
Executive order waives student accountability measures tied to state exam
Answering the question of how the state would handle standardized testing this year, the Florida Department of Education issued an emergency order Friday waiving accountability measures tied to state exams.
FSA scores won't be used to determine student promotion
Answering the question of how the state would handle standardized testing this year, the Florida Department of Education issued an emergency order Friday waiving accountability measures tied to state testing scores.
UCF students participate in 'flipped classroom' experience
There is a unique learning environment at the University of Central Florida known as the flipped classroom. It's a twist on the traditional student-teacher learning experience where the role as the faculty member changes from the sage on the stage to the guide on the side.
School board fires Florida teacher for medical marijuana use
A Florida teacher has been fired for using medical marijuana. The Brevard County School Board voted 3-2 on Tuesday to terminate Allison Enright from her position at Space Coast Junior/Senior High School.
Changes to Bright Futures funding bill
A Florida Senate panel on Tuesday scaled back a bill that would have reduced Bright Futures scholarships for students pursuing certain degrees, but opponents are now focusing criticism on whether the measure will jeopardize future funding for the program.
Some standardized test scores may not count
Students across Florida are getting ready for standardized tests, but we are learning that some of those scores may not count this year.
Florida museum receives $100K grant
The Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville received a grant from Duke Energy that will provide environmental education for the new Florida Water Exhibit.
CDC relaxes school COVID-19 guidelines
Last week was Spring Break for many of Central Florida students and Monday will be their first day back in class. It's also the first day since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidelines for the classroom.
OCPS superintendent reflects on pandemic year
Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Barbara Jenkins reflects on the past year an how the district has adapted to challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Scholarship money based on major?
Florida lawmakers may decide to give out scholarship money based on a student's college major. Legislation passed by the Senate Education Committee would reduce Bright Future Scholarship dollars for students who do not choose majors with promising job prospects.
Bright Futures scholarship to see changes
Under pressure that has included a student-led opposition campaign, lawmakers are expected to overhaul a controversial Senate proposal that would tie Bright Futures scholarships to a list of job-creating degrees.
One year since Florida schools shut down
It's been a year since Florida schools shut down and turned to remote learning, and now we're seeing the impacts. A new report just released shows, the sooner we get back to normal, the better it will be for students
Chad Farnsworth speaks out about Seminole superintendent saga
Chad Farnsworth is speaking out for the first time about the superintendent saga in Seminole County. He was chosen as the superintendent last month, but the school board rescinded its offer.
Lawmaker vows to fight against LGBTQ guidelines in Brevard schools
Florida State Representative Randy Fine, R-Palm Bay, is moving forward with a plan to undo Brevard County public school guidelines for accommodating LGBTQ students.
School board meeting gets heated over transgender policy discussion
A Brevard County School Board meeting turned heated as members discussed guidelines for transgender students.
Bathroom backlash continues in Brevard
Parents in Brevard County are expected to voice their concerns at Tuesday's school board meeting over guidelines allowing male students who identify as female to use female bathrooms and locker rooms.
Volusia parents fighting for proms
Parents are begging the Volusia County School Board to let their children have proms and graduations even during the pandemic.
Parents fighting for prom, expanded graduation
Parents in Volusia County are fighting to bring back prom and let more people attend graduation ceremony. FOX 35 News spoke with a mother who's leading that effort.
Backlash over student bathroom guidelines in Brevard County
School guidelines in Brevard County allow transgender children to use restrooms consistent with their gender identity. Some parents and at least one lawmaker have concerns.