Back-to-school preparations in Marion County
FOX 35's Stephanie Rivas speaks with Marion County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Danielle Brewer about how the district is preparing for the 2025-26 school year.
FOX 35's Stephanie Rivas speaks with Marion County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Danielle Brewer about how the district is preparing for the 2025-26 school year.
Students making switch to charter schools
Students return back to school next week, but many kids won't return to traditional classrooms. Instead, more families are choosing options like charter schools or homeschooling. FOX 35's Marley Capper reports.
Students return back to school next week, but many kids won't return to traditional classrooms. Instead, more families are choosing options like charter schools or homeschooling. FOX 35's Marley Capper reports.
When does school start in Central Florida? Here's a list of first days for area schools
Wondering when school starts in the Orlando area? To help families get ready, FOX 35 News has compiled a list of first-day dates for Central Florida schools.
Wondering when school starts in the Orlando area? To help families get ready, FOX 35 News has compiled a list of first-day dates for Central Florida schools.
Cracking down on school threats in Volusia County
Volusia County deputies are rolling out a new team as students are heading back to school next week. Last year, they had dozens of swatting calls. They had bomb threats. They had some shooting threats. So they are starting a behavioral threat assessment unit. Captain Todd Smith from the Volusia Sheriff's Office joins FOX 35 to talk more about it.
Volusia County deputies are rolling out a new team as students are heading back to school next week. Last year, they had dozens of swatting calls. They had bomb threats. They had some shooting threats. So they are starting a behavioral threat assessment unit. Captain Todd Smith from the Volusia Sheriff's Office joins FOX 35 to talk more about it.
Sen. Ashley Moody discusses school choice in Tampa
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon and Sen. Ashley Moody were in Hillsborough County on Wednesday morning ?to highlight legislative successes expanding school choice in Florida and nationwide.?
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon and Sen. Ashley Moody were in Hillsborough County on Wednesday morning ?to highlight legislative successes expanding school choice in Florida and nationwide.?
Florida teacher disciplined over student nickname barred from Brevard schools
A former Brevard County high school teacher disciplined by the state for violating Florida’s parental rights law says she’s ready to return to the classroom, but district officials are not allowing her back just yet.
A former Brevard County high school teacher disciplined by the state for violating Florida’s parental rights law says she’s ready to return to the classroom, but district officials are not allowing her back just yet.
Orlando Science Center's homeschool program
The Orlando Science Center (OSC) hosts themed homeschool days for grades K?8 each month during the academic year, September through May. Each course includes standards-based discovery lab, guided exhibit experiences led by an OSC educator, large format educational films, work samples for your student?s homeschool portfolio. Katie Hodges, director of education programs at the OSC, joins Good Day Orlando to to talk about the offerings.
The Orlando Science Center (OSC) hosts themed homeschool days for grades K?8 each month during the academic year, September through May. Each course includes standards-based discovery lab, guided exhibit experiences led by an OSC educator, large format educational films, work samples for your student?s homeschool portfolio. Katie Hodges, director of education programs at the OSC, joins Good Day Orlando to to talk about the offerings.
Homeschooling sees increase in Central Florida
Homeschooling in Florida, particularly in the Central Florida area, has seen a significant increase in popularity in recent years. Joette and Lilian Pearl join Good Day Orlando to talk about the benefits to homeschooling.
Homeschooling in Florida, particularly in the Central Florida area, has seen a significant increase in popularity in recent years. Joette and Lilian Pearl join Good Day Orlando to talk about the benefits to homeschooling.
One-on-one with Osceola Schools superintendent
Students are preparing to return to the classroom for the 2025?26 school year. Ahead of their return, FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt spoke with Dr. Mark Shanoff, Superintendent of the School District of Osceola County, about what to expect in the year ahead.
Students are preparing to return to the classroom for the 2025?26 school year. Ahead of their return, FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt spoke with Dr. Mark Shanoff, Superintendent of the School District of Osceola County, about what to expect in the year ahead.
Education commissioner threatens sanctions against Alachua School District over free speech
Florida Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas sent the Alachua County School Board a letter threatening sanctions against the district for what he called a free speech violation.
Florida Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas sent the Alachua County School Board a letter threatening sanctions against the district for what he called a free speech violation.
Touring Orange County's newest elementary school
FOX 35's Chris Lindsay gives us an inside look at the newest elementary school in Orange County. Luminary Elementary School is located in the Lake Nona area. The school will be one of the last newly constructed schools to open in Orange County for at least five years because of a recent pause introduced for new construction.
FOX 35's Chris Lindsay gives us an inside look at the newest elementary school in Orange County. Luminary Elementary School is located in the Lake Nona area. The school will be one of the last newly constructed schools to open in Orange County for at least five years because of a recent pause introduced for new construction.
Florida teacher fired over student nickname dispute to keep license in agreement with state
A former Brevard County teacher who lost her job after using a student’s preferred nickname is now eligible to return to the classroom.
A former Brevard County teacher who lost her job after using a student’s preferred nickname is now eligible to return to the classroom.
FULL | Gov. DeSantis holds education roundtable in Tampa
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held an education roundtable discussion on Wednesday morning in Tampa. DeSantis was joined by Florida Department of Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas and Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held an education roundtable discussion on Wednesday morning in Tampa. DeSantis was joined by Florida Department of Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas and Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia.
Florida Gov. DeSantis speaks on teacher vacancies
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held an education roundtable discussion on Wednesday morning in Tampa. He was joined by Florida Department of Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas and Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia. At the event, DeSantis announced that teacher vacancies in the state are down 17.7% in the 2025-2026 school year.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held an education roundtable discussion on Wednesday morning in Tampa. He was joined by Florida Department of Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas and Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia. At the event, DeSantis announced that teacher vacancies in the state are down 17.7% in the 2025-2026 school year.
Florida’s school voucher surge draws fire from public education advocates
As Florida’s new state budget channels more money toward private and charter schools, public school advocates are sounding the alarm about the future of public education — warning that already-strained classrooms could suffer further setbacks.
As Florida’s new state budget channels more money toward private and charter schools, public school advocates are sounding the alarm about the future of public education — warning that already-strained classrooms could suffer further setbacks.
Federal budget cuts hit after-school programs
Federal budget cuts are hitting after-school programs hard, with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida facing a $250,000 funding gap in July alone.
Federal budget cuts are hitting after-school programs hard, with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida facing a $250,000 funding gap in July alone.
Florida public schools report card released for 2024-25: Local districts ranked
Florida public schools improved in 2024-25, with 70% earning A or B grades.
Florida public schools improved in 2024-25, with 70% earning A or B grades.
Funding for Florida's education department
On Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed off on a slimmed down $115.1 billion budget. The 2025-2026 budget comes in less than the 2024-2025 budget, which was $117.46 billion. The budget will impact funding for schools, and school districts are saying the money allocated isn't enough. FOX 35's Marley Capper has the latest details.
On Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed off on a slimmed down $115.1 billion budget. The 2025-2026 budget comes in less than the 2024-2025 budget, which was $117.46 billion. The budget will impact funding for schools, and school districts are saying the money allocated isn't enough. FOX 35's Marley Capper has the latest details.
DeSantis announces Commission for Public Higher Education
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced a new higher education accreditor for the Sunshine State called the Commission for Public Higher Education. DeSantis says the new accreditor will ensure that colleges and universities meet and maintain academic quality and operational excellence on behalf of their students. The commission will include six public university systems that will focus on academic excellence, student outcomes, process efficiency and the pursuit of quality assurance for public post-secondary education.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced a new higher education accreditor for the Sunshine State called the Commission for Public Higher Education. DeSantis says the new accreditor will ensure that colleges and universities meet and maintain academic quality and operational excellence on behalf of their students. The commission will include six public university systems that will focus on academic excellence, student outcomes, process efficiency and the pursuit of quality assurance for public post-secondary education.
FULL | Gov. DeSantis speaks in Boca Raton at FAU
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Thursday morning in Boca Raton. At the event, Ron DeSantis announced a new higher education accreditor for the Sunshine State called the Commission for Public Higher Education. DeSantis says the new accreditor will ensure that colleges and universities meet and maintain academic quality and operational excellence on behalf of their students.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Thursday morning in Boca Raton. At the event, Ron DeSantis announced a new higher education accreditor for the Sunshine State called the Commission for Public Higher Education. DeSantis says the new accreditor will ensure that colleges and universities meet and maintain academic quality and operational excellence on behalf of their students.