Getting classroom experience from home
Florida schools are reopening next month. Orange County is exploring high-tech options to make children feel like they are inside the classroom, even when working remotely at home.
Students concerned over missed scholarship opportunities due to COVID-19
High school seniors have missed out on college scholarships because they have not been able to take the necessary exams required to qualify.
Concerns expressed over school reopening plans
The White House is demanding schools reopen in the fall. President Donald Trump has threatened to pull federal funding from schools that don't reopen.
UCF courses designed with COVID-19 in mind
UCF is offering some new classes with the coronavirus pandemic in mind. Eleven new graduate courses have been designed to help with COVID-19 challenges.
Orange County offers plans for reopening schools
Florida schools have been ordered to reopen in August and that has some school district thrown for a loop.
Some daycares reopening, others staying closed
Daycares and preschool learning centers have been greatly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Many are beginning the reopening plans that will require new safety requirements.
Teachers and parents protest August return to classroom
The fiery debate over whether Florida schools should open in the fall continued on Tuesday as teachers gathered to protest an order from the state to resume classroom instruction in August.
Parents express concerns over summer school
With summer school just two weeks away, parents who enroll their students in the Orange County School District’s extended school year say re-opening procedures have not been clear enough.
Orange County parents express concerns over summer school
In Orange County, parents are waiting to learn what summer school will be like amid a coronavirus pandemic.
Osceola County releases back to school plan
Osceola County has become the first school district in Central Florida to release a reopening plan that gives students three choices for the fall.
Reaction following DeSantis school reopening announcement
The head of Central Florida's largest school district is reacting to the announcement Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed on Thursday that he wants schools to reopen at full capacity in August.
Interest growing in community colleges during pandemic
College dreams have been put on hold by many due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now, many students are turning to local community colleges as an alternative to the traditional university.
FEA releases school recommendations for 2020-21 year
The next school year is now just three months away, but there are still many unknowns. Now, the Florida Education Association has outlined their recommendations on how to approach the year.
Parents sound off as Orange County plans how to reopen for next school year
More than 100,000 parents responded to a survey from Orange County Public Schools, soliciting input on how to approach the next school year.
Graduation ceremonies set at Daytona International Speedway
Plans are underway for students in Flagler County to drive across the finish line at Daytona International Speedway to celebrate their graduation.
President pushing to reopen schools
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.
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.
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.
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.