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 He was chosen as the superintendent last month, but the school board rescinded its offer.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.
Orlando-based virtual tutoring service helps kids learn, for free
A group of Orlando high school girls started a nonprofit that tutors kids struggling with virtual learning.
Mom sues Seminole County Schools over superintendent selection
A Seminole County mother is suing the Seminole County School Board over its recent superintendent search and selection process.
Class Zoom session interrupted by porn
A high school Zoom class in Brevard County was interrupted with obscene images. The district is investigating how this happened and stepping up security for online learning.
Seminole County voting on superintendent replacement
The Seminole County School Board is once again taking a vote on who will replace Superintendent Walt Griffin, who is retiring.
UCF offering degree in theme park experiences
Instead of just going to theme parks, you will soon be able to study them. The University of Central Florida will let students major in theme park experiences.
FOX 35 INVESTIGATES: Federal coronavirus relief money in schools
FOX 35 News is investigating unspent education CARES Act money. We asked school districts around Central Florida how they plan to use the millions of dollars in federal coronavirus relief.
Florida lawmakers pushing moment of silence
All public schools in Florida could soon have to offer students on mandatory moment of silence.
Lawmaker says schools flooded with CARE Act cash
A Central Florida lawmaker says schools are drowning in cash from the federal CARES Act funding. Meanwhile, teachers claim they are still spending out-of-pocket for some supplies and believe more could be done to better equip students for remote studies.