Push to 'lower the stakes' when it comes to testing
On this segment of FOX 35 Classroom, we speak to parenting, education and family expert, Connie Albers, about eliminating state tests and general math anxiety.
Special parade held for Disney Dreamers Academy
A celebratory parade took place at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom today. Six Orlando-area high school students participating in the Disney Dreamers Academy were among the 100 students taking part in the event. There was also a very special guest in attendance.
Future of federal student loans and grants
Allison Slater Tate, director of college counseling at Lake Mary Preparatory School, joins FOX 35 to discuss what the future looks like for federal student loans and grants after President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order that would eliminate the Department of Education.
Florida Senate bill would tweak funding, tracking for school voucher programs
The Florida Senate has introduced a bill to tweak funding and tracking for school voucher programs.
President Trump to eliminate Department of Education
Connie Albers — award-winning author, podcaster and speaker, as well as parenting, education and family expert — joins FOX 35 to discuss how President Donald Trump's executive order to dismantle the Department of Education could impact schools locally.
Trump signs order to 'begin eliminating' Department of Education
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aiming to "begin eliminating the federal Department of Education once and for all."
Florida lawmakers move to delay school start time law for high schools
Florida lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that would shield school districts from a 2023 law mandating later high school start times.
Florida school administrator under investigation by district after 12-year-old claims she choked him
The Lake County Public School District is investigating an incident with one of its middle school administrative employees, where a 12-year-old boy said he was choked.
OSS students place second in competition at Harvard
Students at the Orlando Science School recently finished in second place at Harvard University's Science Olympiad Competition. The middle schoolers from the OSS Lynx Campus competed with 39 other science teams in the Olympiad, which tested kids on a variety of topics, including meteorology and physiology.
'Gentech Education' co-founders join FOX 35
"Gentech Education" co-founders Noh Goering, Arya Malekjahani and Arhan Sethi join FOX 35 to discuss their mission of helping senior citizens to better understand technology. The three co-founders attend Crooms Academy Of Information Technology in Sanford and also are dual-enrolled at Seminole State College.
FOX 35 Storm School: Waterbridge Elementary School
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Jessica Dobson visits Waterbridge Elementary School in Orange County for this week's FOX 35 Storm School.
Education Department lays off nearly 50% of its staff: What to know
The Education Department is laying off nearly 50% of its staff, raising questions about the agency’s ability to continue usual operations.
Department of Education employees sent home, nearly half of staff to be eliminated: report
About half of the staff at the Department of Education are expected to be laid off in the latest round of firings under the Trump Administration, FOX News reports.
What happens to student loan payments if the Department of Education is eliminated?
The future of the Department of Education remains uncertain and here’s what it could mean for student loan borrowers.
Celebrating National School Breakfast Week
FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie heads over to Union Middle School in Orange County to see how the students and staff are celebrating National School Breakfast Week.
Orlando Science Schools getting national recognition
Students at Orlando Science Schools are showing off their work this morning, as the school's biomedical science program is getting national recognition. FOX 35's Morgan Parrish heads over to the school to tell us what the students and the staff have been working on.
Florida high school student found with 'hit list' of bullies, deputies say: Why no arrest has been made
A 17-year-old high school student in Lake County admitted to writing a "hit list" that was circulating through the school.
'Gentech education' helps seniors with technology
GenTech co-founders Noh Goering, Arya Malekjahani and Arhan Sethi joins FOX 35 to talk about their youth-led organization dedicated to empowering seniors with technology skills. Through the organization, teen volunteers provide free education and support, bridging generations through shared learning experiences and fostering digital literacy in our community.
Controversial 'banned' book removed from Volusia County school libraries
A book banned at high schools across the country has now been taken off school library and media center shelves in Volusia County, Florida.
Orange County middle school teacher charged with federal sex crimes involving minor
Update (2/10): A federal judge denied bail for Italo Rafael Brett Bonini and ordered that he remain in detention. "No condition of combination of conditions of release will reasonably assure the safety of any other person and the community," the judge said in court documents.