Teacher's take from inside the classroom
A Central Florida teachers says the quality of education is suffering because of the pandemic.
A Central Florida teachers says the quality of education is suffering because of the pandemic.
District recommends some students return to classroom
Two months in and thousands of students are flunking virtual school. A disproportionate number of failing grades have been reported in Volusia County.
Two months in and thousands of students are flunking virtual school. A disproportionate number of failing grades have been reported in Volusia County.
'Unauthorized' homecoming event canceled
As new coronavirus cases in the state surge, some schools are concerned about containing the spread of the virus. This comes as authorities at Lake Nona High School recently learned of a planned and unauthorized homecoming event, which has since been canceled.
As new coronavirus cases in the state surge, some schools are concerned about containing the spread of the virus. This comes as authorities at Lake Nona High School recently learned of a planned and unauthorized homecoming event, which has since been canceled.
Teachers, Orange County deadlocked over COVID safety
A teachers union and officials with the Orange County Public Schools are deadlocked over coronavirus safety measures.
A teachers union and officials with the Orange County Public Schools are deadlocked over coronavirus safety measures.
'Amazing': Florida Education Commissioner touts reopening of schools
More than half of Florida students are learning in-person.
More than half of Florida students are learning in-person.
Teachers helping get students laptops
Students in Orange County continue to struggle to get online for virtual learning. Roughly one thousand students in the district do not have the right device.
Students in Orange County continue to struggle to get online for virtual learning. Roughly one thousand students in the district do not have the right device.
Deadlines approaching on student learning
Deadlines are approaching for parents to choose how they want their children to continue learning. Several districts are allowing parents to switch from digital to in-class learning.
Deadlines are approaching for parents to choose how they want their children to continue learning. Several districts are allowing parents to switch from digital to in-class learning.
Schools reopen after coronavirus shutdowns
Students at two Central Florida schools are back in classrooms after being shut down due to coronavirus concerns.
Students at two Central Florida schools are back in classrooms after being shut down due to coronavirus concerns.
Parents concerned over school bus safety
As parents send their kids back to the classroom, there is growing concern over school bus safety.
As parents send their kids back to the classroom, there is growing concern over school bus safety.
Panic buttons add another level of security to schools
As Central Florida students head back to class, safety measures have been put in place that go beyond the coronavirus pandemic. Staff members now have a application or fob that works as a panic button to alert law enforcement of any issues on campus.
As Central Florida students head back to class, safety measures have been put in place that go beyond the coronavirus pandemic. Staff members now have a application or fob that works as a panic button to alert law enforcement of any issues on campus.
Florida union says judges should step aside from reopening schools case
The Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission in January included Rowe and Osterhaus on a list of nine nominees for two open seats on the Florida Supreme Court.
The Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission in January included Rowe and Osterhaus on a list of nine nominees for two open seats on the Florida Supreme Court.
Dozens of positive COVID-19 cases in Osceola schools
Hundreds have been ordered to quarantine in Osceola County Public Schools due to concerns over the coronavirus.
Hundreds have been ordered to quarantine in Osceola County Public Schools due to concerns over the coronavirus.
Debate over additional funding for school resource officers
A push to cut back on funding for school resource officers in Orange County is underway because there are fewer students participating in face-to-face learning.
A push to cut back on funding for school resource officers in Orange County is underway because there are fewer students participating in face-to-face learning.
COVID-19 cases close schools
COVID-19 testing was set up at Olympia High School on Tuesday. It is the first high school in Orange County to shut down due to coronavirus concerns. Authorities believe an outbreak of the virus is tied to a social gathering in August.
COVID-19 testing was set up at Olympia High School on Tuesday. It is the first high school in Orange County to shut down due to coronavirus concerns. Authorities believe an outbreak of the virus is tied to a social gathering in August.
Bright Futures deadline extended
The graduating class of 2020 will have another chance to earn a Bright Futures scholarship.
The graduating class of 2020 will have another chance to earn a Bright Futures scholarship.
Brevard County elementary schools closing due to COVID-19 concerns
A Brevard County school is closing down due to a growing number of cases of the coronavirus. Golfview Elementary School is closed, with in-person classes resuming next Tuesday.
A Brevard County school is closing down due to a growing number of cases of the coronavirus. Golfview Elementary School is closed, with in-person classes resuming next Tuesday.
High school football practice allowed to begin
High school athletes were allowed to begin practicing in Florida on Monday. Both Orange and Seminole counties were among those beginning practice and have new safety measures in place.
High school athletes were allowed to begin practicing in Florida on Monday. Both Orange and Seminole counties were among those beginning practice and have new safety measures in place.
Orange County teachers union calls for end of face-to-face learning
The Orange County teacher?s union says it?s time for administrators to stop face-to-face learning. Less than a week into school, and more than 100 people are in quarantine.
The Orange County teacher?s union says it?s time for administrators to stop face-to-face learning. Less than a week into school, and more than 100 people are in quarantine.
COVID-19 safety measures at Volusia County schools
Volusia County is the only county that has yet to resume in-person class instruction.
Volusia County is the only county that has yet to resume in-person class instruction.
Tracking COVID-19 cases in schools
There is a new tool to track coronavirus cases in schools. The nationwide database, called the COVID Monitor, is now online.
There is a new tool to track coronavirus cases in schools. The nationwide database, called the COVID Monitor, is now online.