Some Florida students shift to 4-day week
The school week is a little shorter for some students in Volusia County. When the bell rings at the end of the day on Thursday --- the weekend officially begins. Volusia County School Board members recently approved amending the charter for Chiles Academy to allow the school to operate on a 4-day school week.
The school week is a little shorter for some students in Volusia County. When the bell rings at the end of the day on Thursday --- the weekend officially begins. Volusia County School Board members recently approved amending the charter for Chiles Academy to allow the school to operate on a 4-day school week.
Parents irate over Florida school's assembly
Black students at Bunnell Elementary in Florida were singled out, isolated, and forced to attend an assembly about improving their scores on standardized tests, parents, Flagler County's interim Superintendent, and Board Chair confirmed to FOX 35. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay reports.
Black students at Bunnell Elementary in Florida were singled out, isolated, and forced to attend an assembly about improving their scores on standardized tests, parents, Flagler County's interim Superintendent, and Board Chair confirmed to FOX 35. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay reports.
FOX 35 Investigates: Book reviews in schools
Tense school board meetings last year about books - led to new rules this year. Florida now requires districts to review every single book it owns.
Tense school board meetings last year about books - led to new rules this year. Florida now requires districts to review every single book it owns.
How to talk to kids about social media safety
Officer Gomez joined FOX 35's Good Day Orlando to talk about the main safety concerns parents have when it comes to social media -- and officers some best practices for parents to have those difficult conversations while also protecting their children.
Officer Gomez joined FOX 35's Good Day Orlando to talk about the main safety concerns parents have when it comes to social media -- and officers some best practices for parents to have those difficult conversations while also protecting their children.
School safety: Monitoring kids social media
Officer Gomez joined FOX 35's Good Day Orlando to talk about the main safety concerns parents have when it comes to social media -- and officers some best practices for parents to have those difficult conversations while also protecting their children.
Officer Gomez joined FOX 35's Good Day Orlando to talk about the main safety concerns parents have when it comes to social media -- and officers some best practices for parents to have those difficult conversations while also protecting their children.
Schools warn of new "Saturn" App
Students are using a new app called Saturn and now schools are warning parents. Students are able to share their school schedules with each other, but schools are worried about security concerns.
Students are using a new app called Saturn and now schools are warning parents. Students are able to share their school schedules with each other, but schools are worried about security concerns.
Volusia County updates school conduct code
Volusia County Schools updated its conduct code with new rules for cell phones, vaping and guns.
Volusia County Schools updated its conduct code with new rules for cell phones, vaping and guns.
Orange Co. superintendent on new school year
FOX 35 speaks with Maria Vazquez, the superintendent of Orange County Public Schools, about the upcoming school year.
FOX 35 speaks with Maria Vazquez, the superintendent of Orange County Public Schools, about the upcoming school year.
School year starts with new superintendent
The school district in Osceola County are starting the school year with a new superintendent in charge, Dr. Mark Shanoff.
The school district in Osceola County are starting the school year with a new superintendent in charge, Dr. Mark Shanoff.
Back to School: Increase in students taking bus
FOX 35's Randi Hildreth speaks with Arby Creach, the transportation director in Osceola County, about how they plan to keep up with the potential increase in students taking the school bus this year.
FOX 35's Randi Hildreth speaks with Arby Creach, the transportation director in Osceola County, about how they plan to keep up with the potential increase in students taking the school bus this year.
Back to School: New phone rules in Orange Co.
Orange County Public Schools won't be allowing students to use their phones starting this year between the opening bell and dismissal.
Orange County Public Schools won't be allowing students to use their phones starting this year between the opening bell and dismissal.
Permission slips for nicknames, pronouns
If a child has a nickname and is attending school in Orange County, parents will be required to fill out special forms. It is a result of legislation passed earlier this year.
If a child has a nickname and is attending school in Orange County, parents will be required to fill out special forms. It is a result of legislation passed earlier this year.
Flagler interim superintendent on upcoming school year
FOX 35 News' Amanda McKenzie speaks with LaShakia Moore, the interim superintendent for Flagler Schools, about the upcoming school year.
FOX 35 News' Amanda McKenzie speaks with LaShakia Moore, the interim superintendent for Flagler Schools, about the upcoming school year.
School restrictions grow on cellphone usage
There are mixed reactions when it comes to some school's cell phone policies in Florida.
There are mixed reactions when it comes to some school's cell phone policies in Florida.
DeSantis doubles down on education policies
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is doubling down on his education policies. He has faced some backlash over reports of book bans and his administration's blocking of some African American studies coursework claiming it violated state law and was historically inaccurate.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is doubling down on his education policies. He has faced some backlash over reports of book bans and his administration's blocking of some African American studies coursework claiming it violated state law and was historically inaccurate.
Orange County buying vape detectors following Juul settlement
Juul is going to cut a big check to Orange County Public Schools as part of a national settlement. The district is receiving $5.4 million of that payout and officials want to make sure that money is going back to their students by trying to protect them from the dangers of vaping.
Juul is going to cut a big check to Orange County Public Schools as part of a national settlement. The district is receiving $5.4 million of that payout and officials want to make sure that money is going back to their students by trying to protect them from the dangers of vaping.
Florida lawmakers to take up universal school choice
Many states across the U.S. have adopted some sort of school choice program, allowing students in specific circumstances to use state funds to go to the school of their choice, but the concept of granting all school children this ability is growing in popularity, with several states either adopting such plans this year or moving in that direction. The Florida House and Senate have proposed bills that would greatly expand the voucher program to help any student attend private school, regardless of income or ability.
Many states across the U.S. have adopted some sort of school choice program, allowing students in specific circumstances to use state funds to go to the school of their choice, but the concept of granting all school children this ability is growing in popularity, with several states either adopting such plans this year or moving in that direction. The Florida House and Senate have proposed bills that would greatly expand the voucher program to help any student attend private school, regardless of income or ability.
DeSantis ratchets up fight with College Board
As a feud over an African American studies course continues between Gov. Ron DeSantis? administration and the College Board, the governor said Monday that Florida will "look to re-evaluate" its relationship with the organization.
As a feud over an African American studies course continues between Gov. Ron DeSantis? administration and the College Board, the governor said Monday that Florida will "look to re-evaluate" its relationship with the organization.
College Board releases framework for AP African Studies course
he College Board released its new framework on Wednesday for its AP African American Studies course, which came under scrutiny after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration blocked parts of the coursework claiming it violated state law and was historically inaccurate.
he College Board released its new framework on Wednesday for its AP African American Studies course, which came under scrutiny after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration blocked parts of the coursework claiming it violated state law and was historically inaccurate.
Teacher accidentally sets off panic alarm at Central Florida middle school
A scare at a local middle school put some parents on edge. A panic alarm was briefly set off at Greenwood Lakes Middle School putting the school into a lockdown.
A scare at a local middle school put some parents on edge. A panic alarm was briefly set off at Greenwood Lakes Middle School putting the school into a lockdown.