Students and parents navigate virtual school
Orange County parent Carmen Wagstaff talks about the virtual learning experience for her children.
Orange County parent Carmen Wagstaff talks about the virtual learning experience for her children.
UCF offering Parents As Teachers hotline
Schools are starting to reopen but many students will continue to work remotely. If parents need help, free assistance is available through UCF's Parents As Teachers hotline at 407-823-0687.
Schools are starting to reopen but many students will continue to work remotely. If parents need help, free assistance is available through UCF's Parents As Teachers hotline at 407-823-0687.
School bus safety measures
A major concern among parents is how their children will stay healthy while being bused to and from school.
A major concern among parents is how their children will stay healthy while being bused to and from school.
Learning pods allow children to study in groups
Thousands of Orange County students logged onto the county's virtual school on Monday. Some parents say at-home learning is not an option so they have organized learning pods at City of Orlando neighborhood centers.
Thousands of Orange County students logged onto the county's virtual school on Monday. Some parents say at-home learning is not an option so they have organized learning pods at City of Orlando neighborhood centers.
Creating learning spaces inside home
Experts say an area inside the home for online learning could help children focus on studies.
Experts say an area inside the home for online learning could help children focus on studies.
Hearing held on teachers union lawsuit to delay in-person learning
The teachers union in Orange County is suing to delay the start of face-to-face learning.
The teachers union in Orange County is suing to delay the start of face-to-face learning.
First day of virtual school in Orange County
We examine technical issues that emerged during Orange County's first day of virtual learning.
We examine technical issues that emerged during Orange County's first day of virtual learning.
Experts offer tips on back-to-school saving strategies
Parents are looking for advice on back-tp-school shopping.
Parents are looking for advice on back-tp-school shopping.
Back-to-school supplies distributed in Kissimmee
FOX 35 teamed up with the Orange & Osceola Salvation Army, Osceola County Commissioner Peggy Choudhry, Florida Technical College, Walmart, Embrace Celebration and Staples on the back-to-school giveaway.
FOX 35 teamed up with the Orange & Osceola Salvation Army, Osceola County Commissioner Peggy Choudhry, Florida Technical College, Walmart, Embrace Celebration and Staples on the back-to-school giveaway.
Computers, electronics are essential for remote learning
The back-to-school tax free weekend is now underway. Computers will be a big purchase item this year because of remote learning.
The back-to-school tax free weekend is now underway. Computers will be a big purchase item this year because of remote learning.
OCPS Superintendent Barbara Jenkins on educating during a pandemic
It has been a boot camp of sorts for parents this week as Orange County Public Schools will resume on Monday with online learning for all students. We talk to OCPS Superintendent Barbara Jenkins about what's ahead.
It has been a boot camp of sorts for parents this week as Orange County Public Schools will resume on Monday with online learning for all students. We talk to OCPS Superintendent Barbara Jenkins about what's ahead.
Back-to-school tax free weekend
Florida's back-to-school tax free weekend is August 7-9.
Florida's back-to-school tax free weekend is August 7-9.
Schools prepare for virtual learning
Orange County students return to school for online learning on Monday. Thousands will use the district's LaunchEd program in the first ten days. On August 21, students who have opted for in-person learning will be reporting to their respective schools.
Orange County students return to school for online learning on Monday. Thousands will use the district's LaunchEd program in the first ten days. On August 21, students who have opted for in-person learning will be reporting to their respective schools.
Backup plans for teachers and their substitutes
Teachers are questioning reopening plans. Among those are also substitute teachers who are anxious about reporting to work.
Teachers are questioning reopening plans. Among those are also substitute teachers who are anxious about reporting to work.
Back-to-school season comes with anxiety, stress as COVID-19 pandemic continues
Children's counselor Kristen Nardalillo said that managing the roles of an employee, parent, and teacher is a lot of responsibility.
Children's counselor Kristen Nardalillo said that managing the roles of an employee, parent, and teacher is a lot of responsibility.
FOX 35 anchors team up with Salvation Army to collect school supplies for families in need
The supplies are needed now more than ever, as coronavirus and unemployment leave many families struggling.
The supplies are needed now more than ever, as coronavirus and unemployment leave many families struggling.
Keeping kids active during coronavirus pandemic
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Rebecca Summers speaks to FOX 35.
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Rebecca Summers speaks to FOX 35.
Planet Obstacle in Seminole County keeps kids active
David Martin visits Planet Obstacle in Seminole County.
David Martin visits Planet Obstacle in Seminole County.
The risk level of extracurricular activities
FOX 35 outlines what extracurriculars are low risk, moderate risk, and high risk.
FOX 35 outlines what extracurriculars are low risk, moderate risk, and high risk.
Behaviors your children should avoid at school
Precautions must be taken amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Precautions must be taken amid the coronavirus pandemic.