Broward Schools superintendent offers insight ahead of OCPS mask mandate
To know whether masks work, Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Vickie Cartwright says all you have to do is look at the numbers.
State orders districts to follow governor's ban on mask mandates
Five school districts in Florida are now defying the governor's ban on mask mandates. Two of them already received a letter from the state telling them they have 48 hours to follow the rules or funding will be cut.
Brevard County parents hold rally supporting masks in schools
Parents in Brevard County who are in favor of mask mandates in schools held a rally on the first day of classes.
School mask debate heats up
Gov. DeSantis doubles down on his threat to withhold funds for school officials who put a mask mandate in place.
Parents concerned about no mask mandates at school
Parents with children susceptible to illnesses are nervous about sending their kids to school. They also fear that fewer masks could mean more students will be quarantining.
School districts prepare for first day of school
It's a new school year, and with it comes new challenges as districts are scrambling to make changes to keep crowded classrooms safe as the coronavirus is resurging.
Coach returns to school after battling COVID-19
Teachers in Orange County are back at work, getting ready for the start of classes next Tuesday. For one P.E. teacher and coach, he has been looking for to seeing students for the first time since he was diagnosed with COVID-19 in January.
How to teach kids in a homeschool environment
Connie Albers, parenting expert and author, has some tips for parents.
Preparing school buses for more students
The Seminole County School District expects to have more than 90 percent of its students back to in-person learning. That means more students will be on buses.
Mixed messaging on masks in schools
With just weeks to go before children return to school, a debate is brewing on how that should look. The American Academy of Pediatrics says all students older than two and all school staff should wear masks. There's an uptick in cases in virtually all the states in the United States, and for that reason, they want to go the extra mile to make sure that children are protected. This runs counter to the latest guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Preparing to go back to the classroom
Students across the country are soon going to be heading back to in-person classes, but with the pandemic still lingering, doctors suggest families take the time now to prepare students for what to expect with the next school year.
Lawsuit filed to recover fees charged to students during pandemic
College students have had a lot to deal with during the coronavirus pandemic. Many were charged fees by their colleges or universities for services that were cancelled because of the pandemic. Now a class action lawsuit filed by Law Offices of Morgan and Morgan on behalf of a Polk State College student claims all students should be reimbursed. The law firm has also filed suits against the University of Florida, Florida State University, and the University of South Florida.
Student leads effort to build coral reef project
Many of Florida's coral reefs are slowly dying and that has motivated a Central Florida middle school student to do something about it. He pitched the idea of a saltwater aquarium to be used as an on campus learning tool to educate other kids on what's happening off our shore.
Seminole County drops mask mandate in schools
The Seminole County School Board has voted to lift a mask mandate for students this fall.
Florida education board backs controversial guidelines
Backing Gov. Ron DeSantis’ campaign against critical race theory, the State Board of Education on Thursday approved a rule that places controversial guidelines on the way U.S. history is taught in public schools.
Summer School attendance at all time high
Summer schools are packed with kids this year. Orange County is breaking an attendance record.
Virtual learning options for the fall
School districts are planning to bring children back fulltime next school year. But if you aren't quite ready for the return, or maybe you just enjoyed the virtual learning environment, there are still options for you out there.
Seminole School District to vote on repealing mask mandate next month
The Seminole County School Board has decided to start advertising a forthcoming meeting to talk about repealing the mask mandate next month.
School boards debating mask mandates
Several Central Florida school districts are debating mask policy and whether to do away with mandates.
Scholarship fund for relatives of 'Ocoee Massacre'
A new scholarship fund has been set up for descendants of those killed in the deadliest election massacre in American history.