President pushing to reopen schools
President Donald Trump wants schools across the country to reopen as soon as possible.
President Donald Trump wants schools across the country to reopen as soon as possible.
Students may have to retake AP exams due to technical glitch
Some students are having issues submitting Advanced Placement exam responses after the exams had to be administered virtually.
Some students are having issues submitting Advanced Placement exam responses after the exams had to be administered virtually.
Orange County surveys parents on reopening of schools
School districts are still trying to determine when and how to reopen classrooms to children. Orange County officials have sent out a survey to get feedback from parents.
School districts are still trying to determine when and how to reopen classrooms to children. Orange County officials have sent out a survey to get feedback from parents.
Head Start program planning for social distancing
School districts are trying to determine what classes will look like in the fall and that also includes Head Start planning. Head Start is an early childhood comprehensive program for low-income students ages 3 to 5. If students return to the classroom at the Head Start program, the youngsters won't have to social distance or wear masks officials have said.
School districts are trying to determine what classes will look like in the fall and that also includes Head Start planning. Head Start is an early childhood comprehensive program for low-income students ages 3 to 5. If students return to the classroom at the Head Start program, the youngsters won't have to social distance or wear masks officials have said.
Parents considering continue homeschooling after pandemic
Could homeschooling become a popular option for parents after the coronavirus lock down? A survey by a school choice advocacy group shows 40% of participants favor homeschooling moving forward.
Could homeschooling become a popular option for parents after the coronavirus lock down? A survey by a school choice advocacy group shows 40% of participants favor homeschooling moving forward.
Challenges of remote learning for children with disabilities
Remote learning is particularly difficult for students with special needs and their parents.
Remote learning is particularly difficult for students with special needs and their parents.
Rollins College makes cuts to budget, staffing
Colleges are having to make tough decisions during the coronavirus pandemic. Rollins College, in Winter Park, announced it has had to slash $16 million dollars from its annual budget. Meanwhile, Valencia College, Orange County's community college system, has seen enrollment grow.
Colleges are having to make tough decisions during the coronavirus pandemic. Rollins College, in Winter Park, announced it has had to slash $16 million dollars from its annual budget. Meanwhile, Valencia College, Orange County's community college system, has seen enrollment grow.
Schools weigh remote learning against social distancing in class
School districts across the state are discussing remote learning compared to the possibility of returning to classrooms in the fall while observing social distancing.
School districts across the state are discussing remote learning compared to the possibility of returning to classrooms in the fall while observing social distancing.
Tacko Fall staying busy lockdown
Former UCF star Tacko Fall has spent the lockdown in Boston meeting with children's groups and charities, but he is also conditioning for play when the season resumes.
Former UCF star Tacko Fall has spent the lockdown in Boston meeting with children's groups and charities, but he is also conditioning for play when the season resumes.
Stopping coronavirus with special cough drop
A team of researchers at the University of Central Florida are working to stop the spread of coronavirus by developing a cough drop.
A team of researchers at the University of Central Florida are working to stop the spread of coronavirus by developing a cough drop.
Students helping parents with distance learning as tutors
Home-schooling has been a challenge for parents who don't feel completely prepared for this era of distance learning. Now, a group of high school seniors is helping out as tutors.
Home-schooling has been a challenge for parents who don't feel completely prepared for this era of distance learning. Now, a group of high school seniors is helping out as tutors.
Teachers learning to adapt to distance learning just like students
While students are practicing distance learning, teachers are behind the scenes planning lessons that adapt to the new way of conducting class.
While students are practicing distance learning, teachers are behind the scenes planning lessons that adapt to the new way of conducting class.
Future of education could change
One governor has suggested that distance learning could be the future model of education. Could the same happen in Florida?
One governor has suggested that distance learning could be the future model of education. Could the same happen in Florida?
Start of next school year could be delayed
While there is less than a month left in the school year, some districts are considering distance learning over the summer and fall. The 2020-21 school year could also be delayed, starting after the Labor Day holiday.
While there is less than a month left in the school year, some districts are considering distance learning over the summer and fall. The 2020-21 school year could also be delayed, starting after the Labor Day holiday.
Students missing in action during remote learning
Some Central Florida school districts are having trouble tracking students during this period of distance learning.
Some Central Florida school districts are having trouble tracking students during this period of distance learning.
UCF engineers design ventilator
UCF engineers help design 3D printed ventilator that requires no electricity
UCF engineers help design 3D printed ventilator that requires no electricity
Could reopening Florida mean reopening summer school?
Distance learning is going to continue the rest of this school year, but a state lawmaker says student should head to summer school.
Distance learning is going to continue the rest of this school year, but a state lawmaker says student should head to summer school.
Car, Caps, and Grads will provide drive-thru graduation
Graduation may be saved for some Central Florida high school seniors. Without normal graduation ceremonies this year, one father is organizing Cars, Caps, and Grads -- a drive-thru graduation.
Graduation may be saved for some Central Florida high school seniors. Without normal graduation ceremonies this year, one father is organizing Cars, Caps, and Grads -- a drive-thru graduation.
Some parents want to hold their kids back a grade
Parents are facing a tough decision now that distance learning will continue through the end of the year. Some are considering holding their child back a year.
Parents are facing a tough decision now that distance learning will continue through the end of the year. Some are considering holding their child back a year.
Curbside cap and gown pick up in Tavares
A high school in Lake County has come up with a way to honor gradating seniors in the age of coronavirus. Tavares High School is holding a non-traditional, curbside cap and gown pick up for students.
A high school in Lake County has come up with a way to honor gradating seniors in the age of coronavirus. Tavares High School is holding a non-traditional, curbside cap and gown pick up for students.