Permission slips for nicknames, pronouns
If a child has a nickname and is attending school in Orange County, parents will be required to fill out special forms. It is a result of legislation passed earlier this year.
Flagler interim superintendent on upcoming school year
FOX 35 News' Amanda McKenzie speaks with LaShakia Moore, the interim superintendent for Flagler Schools, about the upcoming school year.
School restrictions grow on cellphone usage
There are mixed reactions when it comes to some school's cell phone policies in Florida.
Back-to-school sales tax holiday begins
The first day of school is less than three weeks away for many districts in Central Florida. Now is the perfect time to start shopping for back-to-school needs because of the state's sales tax holiday.
School bathroom rules finalized in Florida
The Florida Department of Education approved some controversial rules for the new school year about who can use what bathrooms and students not being allowed to learn about sexual orientation from Kindergarten to 8th grade
Florida DOE approves new school year rules
The Florida Department of Education has approved new controversial rules for the upcoming school year
World’s only commercial ‘zero-gravity’ lab
Florida Tech is home to the only commercial gravity offset lab in the world. Its goal is to advance the space industry and give more people access to STEM careers.
More schools moving to 4-day week
Schools across the U.S. are considering a 4-day school week.
DeSantis doubles down on education policies
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is doubling down on his education policies. He has faced some backlash over reports of book bans and his administration's blocking of some African American studies coursework claiming it violated state law and was historically inaccurate.
Orange County buying vape detectors following Juul settlement
Juul is going to cut a big check to Orange County Public Schools as part of a national settlement. The district is receiving $5.4 million of that payout and officials want to make sure that money is going back to their students by trying to protect them from the dangers of vaping.
Florida lawmakers to take up universal school choice
Many states across the U.S. have adopted some sort of school choice program, allowing students in specific circumstances to use state funds to go to the school of their choice, but the concept of granting all school children this ability is growing in popularity, with several states either adopting such plans this year or moving in that direction. The Florida House and Senate have proposed bills that would greatly expand the voucher program to help any student attend private school, regardless of income or ability.
DeSantis ratchets up fight with College Board
As a feud over an African American studies course continues between Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration and the College Board, the governor said Monday that Florida will "look to re-evaluate" its relationship with the organization.
College Board releases framework for AP African Studies course
he College Board released its new framework on Wednesday for its AP African American Studies course, which came under scrutiny after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration blocked parts of the coursework claiming it violated state law and was historically inaccurate.
Teacher accidentally sets off panic alarm at Central Florida middle school
A scare at a local middle school put some parents on edge. A panic alarm was briefly set off at Greenwood Lakes Middle School putting the school into a lockdown.
New safety features in school buses help track students
New technology onboard school buses will help Osceola County safely track the nearly 23,000 students who board and exit the vehicles.
Florida teacher shortage prompting districts to rethink recruitment
Florida is once again facing a teacher shortage with over 9.000 openings statewide.
Eligibility for Florida's Bright Futures scholarships expanded
Florida high school students applying for the state’s college and vocational school scholarship program will be able to substitute paid work experience for volunteering under a bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday.
Osceola County Public Schools is looking abroad to fill teacher openings
Osceola County Public Schools is recruiting teachers from outside the U.S to fill classrooms for the 2022-2023 school year. Board members say the district - like others across the state - ended the year with significantly more openings than in previous summers.
Teacher of the Week: Elhassanya Alibouch
Elhassanya Alibouch is a teacher at Winter Springs High School. Thank you for being our teacher of the week!
Teacher of the Week: Gina Martin
Gina Martin is a teacher at Bear Lake Elementary School in Seminole County. Thank you for being our teacher of the week!