Parents fight to end masks in schools
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order lifting COVID-19 restriction across the state but took a hands-off approach with schools, leaving that decision up to each county's district.
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order lifting COVID-19 restriction across the state but took a hands-off approach with schools, leaving that decision up to each county's district.
Substitute teacher, 88, marks second retirement
Next week is National Substitute Teacher Week, and on Friday, one very special sub is retiring for a second time over the course of his career at age 88. Mr. Larry Willwerth has been in the classroom for the past 20 years at New Smyrna Beach Middle and High School.
Next week is National Substitute Teacher Week, and on Friday, one very special sub is retiring for a second time over the course of his career at age 88. Mr. Larry Willwerth has been in the classroom for the past 20 years at New Smyrna Beach Middle and High School.
Seminole County discusses masks in schools
As leaders with the Seminole County Public Schools consider making masks optional at schools, parents and their children are taking a more active role is pushing to lift the mandate.
As leaders with the Seminole County Public Schools consider making masks optional at schools, parents and their children are taking a more active role is pushing to lift the mandate.
Central Florida teens win top prize for face mask enhancements
Two Central Florida high-schoolers are being rewarded for ideas that could greatly enhance the effectiveness of face masks. Annika Vaidyanathan, a junior at Winter Springs High School, and Ishika Nag, a sophomore at Oviedo High School, were named Grand Prize Winners at the Orlando Science Center's Ying Student Science Competition.
Two Central Florida high-schoolers are being rewarded for ideas that could greatly enhance the effectiveness of face masks. Annika Vaidyanathan, a junior at Winter Springs High School, and Ishika Nag, a sophomore at Oviedo High School, were named Grand Prize Winners at the Orlando Science Center's Ying Student Science Competition.
Program helps children prepare for kindergarten
The Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) is a 2-year home-based educational enrichment program that helps parents prepare their children for kindergarten.
The Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) is a 2-year home-based educational enrichment program that helps parents prepare their children for kindergarten.
School choice bill passes in the Florida House
One of the largest expansions of school choice in the country is moving forward in Florida.
One of the largest expansions of school choice in the country is moving forward in Florida.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Graduation restrictions relaxed
Volusia County graduates will now get four tickets each to their commencement ceremony, instead of two, but some parents say it's still not enough. Capacity restrictions at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach will be relaxed so more people can attend.
Volusia County graduates will now get four tickets each to their commencement ceremony, instead of two, but some parents say it's still not enough. Capacity restrictions at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach will be relaxed so more people can attend.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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