Video shows teacher allegedly slap student
A Eustis middle school teacher was arrested for reportedly slapping a student inside a classroom, police said. On Nov. 17, a couple was contacted by the Eustis Middle School principal, who told them a teacher, Ute Galloway slapped their child across the face in front of other students, arrest records show.
A Eustis middle school teacher was arrested for reportedly slapping a student inside a classroom, police said. On Nov. 17, a couple was contacted by the Eustis Middle School principal, who told them a teacher, Ute Galloway slapped their child across the face in front of other students, arrest records show.
Drivers ignoring stopped school buses
Multiple drivers are seen on video driving past a stopped school bus in Orange County
Multiple drivers are seen on video driving past a stopped school bus in Orange County
FOX 35 visits Pine Crest Elementary
FOX 35 visited Pine Crest Elementary in Sanford to talk to fourth-graders about how reading and writing play crucial roles in the broadcast industry.
FOX 35 visited Pine Crest Elementary in Sanford to talk to fourth-graders about how reading and writing play crucial roles in the broadcast industry.
Volusia school district considers rezoning
Major changes could be coming for thousands of Volusia County students and their families as district officials consider re-zoning due to overcrowding issues.
Major changes could be coming for thousands of Volusia County students and their families as district officials consider re-zoning due to overcrowding issues.
Teacher apprenticeship program approved
The Florida State Board of Education approved the Teacher Apprenticeship program allowing applicants to train in the classroom while learning from experienced teachers. The experience will lead to a bachelor's degree and a professional educator certificate.
The Florida State Board of Education approved the Teacher Apprenticeship program allowing applicants to train in the classroom while learning from experienced teachers. The experience will lead to a bachelor's degree and a professional educator certificate.
Algebra students forced to go virtual
A school in Seminole County is having so much trouble hiring and keeping teachers, it?s having to put kids in virtual classrooms.
A school in Seminole County is having so much trouble hiring and keeping teachers, it?s having to put kids in virtual classrooms.
Inside Volusia County School's STEM bus
Volusia County Schools has a brand new bus -- one focused on STEM -- and outfitted with microscopes, science experiences, and other tools to foster interest in those areas. The district hopes to take the bus on the road to visit schools and community events throughout the country.
Volusia County Schools has a brand new bus -- one focused on STEM -- and outfitted with microscopes, science experiences, and other tools to foster interest in those areas. The district hopes to take the bus on the road to visit schools and community events throughout the country.
Apopka High School teacher arrested
An Apopka High School science teacher was arrested for allegedly sexually battering a teen after giving him edibles, wine, and beer
An Apopka High School science teacher was arrested for allegedly sexually battering a teen after giving him edibles, wine, and beer
'Tape Measure': Meet UCF's new robotic dog
Meet "Tape Measure." He's the new robotic dog at the University of Central Florida.
Meet "Tape Measure." He's the new robotic dog at the University of Central Florida.
Brevard School board weighing mask lawsuit
The Brevard school board wants to settle a lawsuit filed by a family who claimed their special needs daughter was forced to wear a mask.
The Brevard school board wants to settle a lawsuit filed by a family who claimed their special needs daughter was forced to wear a mask.
School board looks to help teachers find affordable housing
Volusia County School leaders are exploring options to help recruit and retain teachers. One idea involves helping them find an affordable place to live in the community.?To do that, the school board is considering continued work with the local agency Homes Bring Hope.
Volusia County School leaders are exploring options to help recruit and retain teachers. One idea involves helping them find an affordable place to live in the community.?To do that, the school board is considering continued work with the local agency Homes Bring Hope.
Flagler County schools has new superintendent
Flagler County schools have named a new superintendent, Lashakia Moore. She was unanimously approved by the school board after her time as interim superintendent.
Flagler County schools have named a new superintendent, Lashakia Moore. She was unanimously approved by the school board after her time as interim superintendent.
Flagler Superintendent talks scrutinized assembly
Flagler Schools? Interim Superintendent LaShakia Moore apologized on behalf of the district after Black students at Bunnell Elementary were singled out at an assembly to discuss underperforming test scores. Parents allege that students were offered fast-food gift cards as rewards for increased test scores, and told that if they didn't perform well in school they could end up in jail. "I was embarrassed," on student told FOX 35.
Flagler Schools? Interim Superintendent LaShakia Moore apologized on behalf of the district after Black students at Bunnell Elementary were singled out at an assembly to discuss underperforming test scores. Parents allege that students were offered fast-food gift cards as rewards for increased test scores, and told that if they didn't perform well in school they could end up in jail. "I was embarrassed," on student told FOX 35.
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.