School board looks to help teachers find affordable housing
Volusia County School leaders are exploring options to help recruit and retain teachers. One idea involves helping them find an affordable place to live in the community. To do that, the school board is considering continued work with the local agency Homes Bring Hope.
Flagler County schools has new superintendent
Flagler County schools have named a new superintendent, Lashakia Moore. She was unanimously approved by the school board after her time as interim superintendent.
Flagler Superintendent talks scrutinized assembly
Flagler Schools’ Interim Superintendent LaShakia Moore apologized on behalf of the district after Black students at Bunnell Elementary were singled out at an assembly to discuss underperforming test scores. Parents allege that students were offered fast-food gift cards as rewards for increased test scores, and told that if they didn't perform well in school they could end up in jail. "I was embarrassed," on student told FOX 35.
Some Florida students shift to 4-day week
The school week is a little shorter for some students in Volusia County. When the bell rings at the end of the day on Thursday --- the weekend officially begins. Volusia County School Board members recently approved amending the charter for Chiles Academy to allow the school to operate on a 4-day school week.
Parents irate over Florida school's assembly
Black students at Bunnell Elementary in Florida were singled out, isolated, and forced to attend an assembly about improving their scores on standardized tests, parents, Flagler County's interim Superintendent, and Board Chair confirmed to FOX 35. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay reports.
FOX 35 Investigates: Book reviews in schools
Tense school board meetings last year about books - led to new rules this year. Florida now requires districts to review every single book it owns.
How to talk to kids about social media safety
Officer Gomez joined FOX 35's Good Day Orlando to talk about the main safety concerns parents have when it comes to social media -- and officers some best practices for parents to have those difficult conversations while also protecting their children.
School safety: Monitoring kids social media
Officer Gomez joined FOX 35's Good Day Orlando to talk about the main safety concerns parents have when it comes to social media -- and officers some best practices for parents to have those difficult conversations while also protecting their children.
Schools warn of new "Saturn" App
Students are using a new app called Saturn and now schools are warning parents. Students are able to share their school schedules with each other, but schools are worried about security concerns.
Volusia County updates school conduct code
Volusia County Schools updated its conduct code with new rules for cell phones, vaping and guns.
Bus drivers gear up for 1st day of school
School bus drivers across Central Florida are doing one last test drive before students join them tomorrow morning for the first day of school. Despite the nationwide bus driver shortage, Seminole County officials said they are fully staffed and ready for students.
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.