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.
Extracurriculars you can do away from school
Some extracurricular options you can do away from school.
Some extracurricular options you can do away from school.
Out of the box extracurricular activities
Children will have to try different extracurriculars this year as school programs are on pause.
Children will have to try different extracurriculars this year as school programs are on pause.
Experts say students can relearn social skills
With the pandemic keeping kids home, they will have much less social interactions with others.
With the pandemic keeping kids home, they will have much less social interactions with others.
Florida dad starts petition to start
As a petition gains signatures to postpone school, a father in Brevard County started a petition to start school.
As a petition gains signatures to postpone school, a father in Brevard County started a petition to start school.
Private school filling void for drama class
Some children may not get to take a theater class when school resumes, but one local private acting school is trying to feel the drama void.
Some children may not get to take a theater class when school resumes, but one local private acting school is trying to feel the drama void.
Florida dad starts petition to start school
As a petition gains signatures to postpone school, a father in Brevard County started a petition to start school.
As a petition gains signatures to postpone school, a father in Brevard County started a petition to start school.
Emergency hearing over FEA lawsuit
Educators are taking Florida to court over returning to the classroom too soon. Gov. Ron DeSantis says students have a right to return to class and parents needs options.
Educators are taking Florida to court over returning to the classroom too soon. Gov. Ron DeSantis says students have a right to return to class and parents needs options.
How to ease back to school anxiety
Experts have these tips to help keep your kids calm during the new school year.
Experts have these tips to help keep your kids calm during the new school year.
Fun extracurricular activities for kids
David Martin visits the Marine Discovery Center.
David Martin visits the Marine Discovery Center.