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.
Balancing screen time in the age of virtual learning
With virtual learning becoming the new normal, families are having to address a way to balance screen time for children.
With virtual learning becoming the new normal, families are having to address a way to balance screen time for children.
Debate over when to reopen schools
The debate over when to reopen Florida's schools continues. Controversy surrounds Gov. Ron DeSantis after he said schools could reopen after May 1. Teachers are opposed to the suggestion.
The debate over when to reopen Florida's schools continues. Controversy surrounds Gov. Ron DeSantis after he said schools could reopen after May 1. Teachers are opposed to the suggestion.
Preschoolers learning new lesson about COVID-19
While many kids are learning remotely at home, some preschools are still receiving and educating children in the classroom. They are also learning lessons about what the coronavirus is and it is impacting us.
While many kids are learning remotely at home, some preschools are still receiving and educating children in the classroom. They are also learning lessons about what the coronavirus is and it is impacting us.
Marion County providing internet access in parking lot hot spots
As kids across Florida are learning remotely, a reliable internet connection is most important. Now, Marion County Public Schools has set up designated WiFi areas in the parking lots of 10 schools.
As kids across Florida are learning remotely, a reliable internet connection is most important. Now, Marion County Public Schools has set up designated WiFi areas in the parking lots of 10 schools.
Schools working on graduation plans
Coronavirus is forcing students out of the classrooms for now, but schools still plan on graduation ceremonies so seniors can celebrate the milestone.
Coronavirus is forcing students out of the classrooms for now, but schools still plan on graduation ceremonies so seniors can celebrate the milestone.
Teachers needed for next year
Despite schools being closed through late April, many districts are still looking to hire teachers for 2020-21 school year.
Despite schools being closed through late April, many districts are still looking to hire teachers for 2020-21 school year.
One parent expresses concern over distance learning
Tuesday was the second day on distance learning, the state's solution to keeping students safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even with some glitches on day one, it appears that online learning is the new norm.
Tuesday was the second day on distance learning, the state's solution to keeping students safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even with some glitches on day one, it appears that online learning is the new norm.
Schools conduct remote learning through end of April
Schools across Florida will continue remote learning through the end of April, as outlined by the Florida Department Education.
Schools across Florida will continue remote learning through the end of April, as outlined by the Florida Department Education.