Back to school health concerns
Dr.. Salma Elfaki discusses the health concerns of parents and students heading back to the classroom.
Dr.. Salma Elfaki discusses the health concerns of parents and students heading back to the classroom.
Back to school motivation
Author Eric Rittmeyer discusses how to get motivated to head back to class.
Author Eric Rittmeyer discusses how to get motivated to head back to class.
Back-to-school sales tax holiday ends Monday
Time is running out for you to take advantage of the Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday, which ends on Monday. You can get clothes, shoes, school supplies and even computers all tax free up to a certain price.
Time is running out for you to take advantage of the Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday, which ends on Monday. You can get clothes, shoes, school supplies and even computers all tax free up to a certain price.
Parents concerned about no mask mandates at school
Parents with children susceptible to illnesses are nervous about sending their kids to school. They also fear that fewer masks could mean more students will be quarantining.
Parents with children susceptible to illnesses are nervous about sending their kids to school. They also fear that fewer masks could mean more students will be quarantining.
School districts prepare for first day of school
It's a new school year, and with it comes new challenges as districts are scrambling to make changes to keep crowded classrooms safe as the coronavirus is resurging.
It's a new school year, and with it comes new challenges as districts are scrambling to make changes to keep crowded classrooms safe as the coronavirus is resurging.
Today is the final day of Florida's back to school sales tax holiday
The holiday is part of a 196.3 million dollar tax package that state lawmakers approved in April.
The holiday is part of a 196.3 million dollar tax package that state lawmakers approved in April.
One on One with Orange County Public Schools Superintendent
Dr. Maria Vazquez speaks to FOX 35 about the upcoming school year.
Dr. Maria Vazquez speaks to FOX 35 about the upcoming school year.
RSV infections rising among children
Board Certified Pediatrician Dr. Candice Jones speaks to FOX 35 about rising RSV infections among children.
Board Certified Pediatrician Dr. Candice Jones speaks to FOX 35 about rising RSV infections among children.
Back to school breakfast and lunch ideas
Registered Dietitian Tara Collingwood speaks to FOX 35 about meals for your children as school ramps back up.
Registered Dietitian Tara Collingwood speaks to FOX 35 about meals for your children as school ramps back up.
Helping kids deal with back to school anxiety
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Shantala Boss speaks to FOX 35 about back to school anxiety among children.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Shantala Boss speaks to FOX 35 about back to school anxiety among children.
Mother of fallen Orange County Sheriff's Deputy Norm Lewis helps fill school pantries
Norma Lewis speaks to FOX 35 about her efforts to fill school pantries across Orange County.
Norma Lewis speaks to FOX 35 about her efforts to fill school pantries across Orange County.
Getting back into the school routine
With school starting back up this week, families will have to settle back into their routines.
With school starting back up this week, families will have to settle back into their routines.
Coach returns to school after battling COVID-19
Teachers in Orange County are back at work, getting ready for the start of classes next Tuesday. For one P.E. teacher and coach, he has been looking for to seeing students for the first time since he was diagnosed with COVID-19 in January.
Teachers in Orange County are back at work, getting ready for the start of classes next Tuesday. For one P.E. teacher and coach, he has been looking for to seeing students for the first time since he was diagnosed with COVID-19 in January.
How to teach kids in a homeschool environment
Connie Albers, parenting expert and author, has some tips for parents.
Connie Albers, parenting expert and author, has some tips for parents.
Preparing school buses for more students
The Seminole County School District expects to have more than 90 percent of its students back to in-person learning. That means more students will be on buses.
The Seminole County School District expects to have more than 90 percent of its students back to in-person learning. That means more students will be on buses.
Back to School: Some changes families can expect to see this year
Many students are expected to return to campus for the first time in more than a year. However, with health guidance constantly changing and coronavirus cases rising across the state, the year ahead looks uncertain.
Many students are expected to return to campus for the first time in more than a year. However, with health guidance constantly changing and coronavirus cases rising across the state, the year ahead looks uncertain.
Back to School: Some changes families can expect to see this year
Many students are expected to return to campus for the first time in more than a year. However, with health guidance constantly changing and coronavirus cases rising across the state, the year ahead looks uncertain.
Many students are expected to return to campus for the first time in more than a year. However, with health guidance constantly changing and coronavirus cases rising across the state, the year ahead looks uncertain.
One on One: Osceola County Schools Superintendent Dr. Debra Pace
Osceola County Schools Superintendent Dr. Debra Pace speaks to FOX 35 about the upcoming school year.
Osceola County Schools Superintendent Dr. Debra Pace speaks to FOX 35 about the upcoming school year.
Mixed messaging on masks in schools
With just weeks to go before children return to school, a debate is brewing on how that should look. The American Academy of Pediatrics says all students older than two and all school staff should wear masks. There's an uptick in cases in virtually all the states in the United States, and for that reason, they want to go the extra mile to make sure that children are protected. This runs counter to the latest guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
With just weeks to go before children return to school, a debate is brewing on how that should look. The American Academy of Pediatrics says all students older than two and all school staff should wear masks. There's an uptick in cases in virtually all the states in the United States, and for that reason, they want to go the extra mile to make sure that children are protected. This runs counter to the latest guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Preparing to go back to the classroom
Students across the country are soon going to be heading back to in-person classes, but with the pandemic still lingering, doctors suggest families take the time now to prepare students for what to expect with the next school year.
Students across the country are soon going to be heading back to in-person classes, but with the pandemic still lingering, doctors suggest families take the time now to prepare students for what to expect with the next school year.