Orange County changes back-to-school plan
Orange County students will begin virtual learning on August 10, regardless of whether the students are planning to learn face-to-face or remotely.
Social distancing in the classroom
School districts are finalizing their reopening plans, but many teachers still have reservations about how to make their classroom as safe as possible.
Six tips for back to school
Students are about to start a very different school while parents are facing a wave of learning options.
Orange County adjusts start of virtual school year
Orange County has adjusted the start of the school year for virtual learning. All students must participate in remote learning for nine days, beginning August 10.
Would politicians send their kids back to the classroom?
U.S. Senator Rick Scott supports kids returning to class this fall but he says his own grandchildren will stay home. However, he thinks schools will be safe for Florida's children.
Gov. DeSantis says schools will reopen next month
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made it clear on Wednesday that he wants schools to reopen next month, saying the risk of keeping schools closed far outweighs sending kids back to the classroom.
Volusia County school to start on August 31
The Volusia County School Board has voted on an August 31 start date for classes.
Volusia County teacher concerned about reopening schools
Volusia County school leaders are meeting to hammer out details about reopening schools this fall. Many teachers are expressing concerns about their safety and the safety of their students.
FEA suing state over reopening schools
As Gov. Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran push to reopen schools in August, Florida’s largest teachers’ union on Monday filed a lawsuit seeking to block the return to in-person classes amid a surge of COVID-19 cases.
Mother, teachers suing over reopening schools
New coronavirus cases continue to climb in Florida, but Gov. Ron DeSantis still wants schools to open next month. However, a lawsuit filed this week seeks to stop that.
Parents struggling with back-to-school choices
Parents across Central Florida are struggling with questions over whether to send children back to the classroom or continue remote learning.
Students test positive for COVID-19
Many parents and teachers say classroom instruction should not resume in August as coronavirus cases are surging in Florida. This is also coming as students have tested positive for the virus.
Feds push for school to reopen as local districts finalize plans
A number of school districts in Central Florida are finalizing reopening plans and dates. Meanwhile, federal officials say schools can reopen, but hotspots such as Florida should take special precautions and yield to local leadership.
Seminole County Public Schools finalizing fall plans
Seminole County school officials are meeting to finalize a plan for return to instruction for the fall.
Brevard County Public Schools finalizing fall plans
Brevard County school officials are meeting to discuss a return to instruction in the fall. Teachers gathered to protest the return to the classroom and the fact that there is not a mask requirement. Officials are considering delaying the return to instruction by a week to mid-August.
Orange County Public Schools finalizing fall plans
Orange County is finalizing plans for returning to class instruction this fall. The school board is considering a vote to delay the start of school by two weeks to late August.
Brevard County missing laptops sent to families for remote learning
Laptops with an estimated value of $1.3 million have not been returned by students in Brevard County.
Trump asks Treasury to review colleges' tax-exempt statuses, threatens to revoke funding
Most universities and colleges in the U.S. are not required to pay federal corporate income tax.
Toddlers who grow up with dogs get along better with others
Walmart is reaching out to families offering free virtual summer camps. Meanwhile, Walgreens is looking for ways to diversify family medical care with walk-in clinics. And a study shows toddlers who grow up with a dog get along better with others and perform better in school.
High school graduation ceremonies held in Volusia County
Many graduation ceremonies were canceled due to the coronavirus but Volusia County held ceremonies in person on Thursday.