Teachers stepping down due to pandemic
Return to the classroom or resign. That's the decision many teachers across Central Florida say they are faced with during the pandemic. We dug into the numbers and we are seeing more of them have stepped down this year.
Seminole County parents, students fired up over changes to prom, graduations.
Parents and students in Seminole County are fired up after learning that the coronavirus will impact proms and graduation ceremonies for the second year in a row for seniors.
Osceola County committee debates SRO policy
A new policy committee in Osceola County is meeting to talk about a recent incident involving a school resource officer who body-slammed a student during an altercation. Both parents and students have been calling on the district to take the officers out of schools. The goal of this committee is to come up with guidelines for officers to follow.
Missing students costing Florida millions
Florida is still missing 90,000 public school students. The state is trying to find them because each student is money for the districts. Lawmakers say our school shouldn't be paying for the kids who aren't in class and the state is paying about $700 million for these phantom students.
Enrollment in Florida's public schools plummets during pandemic
Public school enrollment estimates have plummeted during the pandemic. Education officials and Florida lawmakers are trying to figure out where those students have gone.
Lawmaker: Parents should decide to hold back child because of ‘COVID slide’
A South Florida lawmaker has filed a bill that gives parents the option to have their kids repeat a grade if they have fallen behind during the coronavirus pandemic.
Osceola County creates committee to establish SRO policy
As many are calling for the removal of school resource officers (SROs) in Osceola County, the school board has put together a committee to help create a guide that officers can follow.
Florida's school voucher program could be revamped
Florida's school voucher program is getting an overhaul. The new proposal would expand eligibility, consolidate choice programs, and allow parents to use savings accounts backed by taxpayer dollars for private schools.
Lawmakers want to drop student test scores during pandemic
Test scores could be meaningless this year for thousands of Florida children. Some say it's unfair to judge students in the middle of a pandemic.
Pastor says he and other can help promote peace in schools
A Central Florida pastor is reacting to the recent reports of altercations between students and school resource officers (SROs) in Osceola and Lake Counties.
UCF announces plans to terminate professor
UCF plans to fire a psychology professor. The university claims Dr. Charles Negy engaged in unprofessional conduct in class. Negy can still challenge the termination.
SCPS to offer COVID-19 vaccine to employees
Seminole County Public Schools will be offering the COVID-19 vaccine to its SCPS employees who are 65 and older.
Oviedo High School testing AI system that detects guns
FOX 35 News got a firsthand look at ZEROEYES at Oviedo High School. The artificial intelligence system is designed to add an additional layer of security to keep students, teachers, and staff safe on school campuses.
Volusia County keeping students connected with laptops
Volusia County has set a goal to make sure that every student in the public school system has a laptop. They plan to distribute them to 33,000 kids.
Teachers want access to COVID-19 vaccine
Frontline workers and residents 65 and older are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine in Florida. Some teachers in one county are trying to make a case that they should be prioritized to receive the shot.
School supply kits for students
Seminole County students who switched from remote learning to in-class learning received a school supply kit compliments of the Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools.
Teachers concerned about returning to class
Thousands of Central Florida students switched from remote learning to in-class learning for the second semester.
UCF using AI to hep children learn social skills
The University of Central Florida is teaming up with a non-profit to help students with autism become more aware of non-verbal communication.
Superintendent warns of large holiday gatherings
Winter break is about to start for student's across Central Florida. Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Barbara Jenkins is warning families to exercise caution at holiday gatherings to keep COVID-19 out of the classroom.
Principal dies after battle with COVID-19
A principal at Flagler Palm Coast High School has died after battling COVID-19, the school district said.