Community stands with Florida teacher who lost job
Parents, teachers and students are rallying in support of a Florida teacher who is losing her job. Her teacher contract is not being resigned for never year, because she used a student's preferred name without their parent's permission which violated state law. A petition to get the Brevard County teacher's contract renewed has more than 10,000 signatures.
Some schools are teaching teens how to sleep amid growing mental health crisis
A growing number of schools are teaching teens how to sleep, linking poor rest to mental health struggles, behavior issues, and falling attendance. Ohio and Minnesota districts are now piloting “sleep interventions.”
2 UCF fraternities close university chapters amid alleged hazing investigations
Two UCF fraternities have closed their chapters following a suspension due to hazing allegations, according to Adrienne Frame, the UCF Vice President for Student Success and Well-Being.
Dallas school shooting: Teen suspect arrested, charged with aggravated assault mass shooting
A 17-year-old turned himself in after a mass shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School that left at least 4 students injured. Police released new details, saying he was let in through an unsecured door before opening fire.
Brevard School Board member speaks on misbehaving teachers
Brevard Public Schools District 4 School Board Member Matt Susin joins FOX 35 to talk about several teachers and administrators in the area not behaving appropriately. This comes after Karly Anderson, the teacher arrested after being intoxicated at a high school party in January, returned to the classroom. She returned to the classroom on Monday. However, on the same day new bodycam footage was released. The Brevard County School District then removed her from the classroom.
Harvard says no to Trump demands: What to know about $2B funding freeze
Harvard said no to the Trump administration’s demands to limit activism on campus, and the government said it would freeze more than $2.2 billion in funding. Here's what to know about the situation.
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Schools across the country offer different resources that help students thrive academically, and these states earn high grades for their overall performance.
Florida teacher’s dismissal over use of student’s preferred name, sparks protests
A Brevard County teacher's contract wasn’t renewed after using a student’s preferred name without parental consent, citing state law.
Bill to cut college-readiness program funding advances
School districts across Florida could lose millions of dollars in funding for acceleration programs, and these cuts could have a big impact on families as their students prepare for college. The bill in the house would cut funding by 50% for programs such as advanced placement, international baccalaureate, career-technical courses and dual enrollment. The measure, along with another bill in the senate, would change how schools calculate enrollment and funding.
Orange County student brings alcohol to school
A student at Ridgewood Park Elementary School is in trouble for bringing alcohol to school today. The Orange County school district has confirmed the student shared the alcohol with other students on campus. All the students were checked out by paramedics and were OK.
School district sticks by decision after teacher loses job
The Brevard County School District says it's sticking by Florida law and not renewing a teacher's contract after she called a student by their preferred name without parental approval. The decision has sparked protests by students, but the district says there are consequences for actions.
Volunteer teaches etiquette to Central Florida youth
Jacquie Alexander has been teaching etiquette and life skills to youth at the Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida in the Pine Hills area for the past five years. Alexander joins FOX 35 with a few special guests to talk about her passion and why it's important to teach children the art of kindness.
Pre-K teacher investigated for giving kids gummies before nap time
Parents reported "their children feeling sleepier and napping during the day when they normally wouldn’t," according to a search warrant.
Jones and Evans 2025 graduates receive Valencia scholarship
Every 2025 graduate from both Jones and Evans high schools in Orlando will get an opportunity to go to Valencia College for free. The school district says the scholarships are an effort to give these students more opportunities.
FOX 35 Care Force: Academic tutor Diane Revels
The FOX35 Care Force is honoring a retired teacher turned academic tutor who just can’t stay away from the classroom even as she faced the battle of her life with cancer. Academic tutor Diane Revels focuses her efforts on making sure her students meet their goals and can progress to the next grade. She retired with more than 40 years of experience, but the classroom called her back.
Parents angry over proposed changes to Osceola County ESE program
The Osceola County School District plans significant changes to its Exceptional Student Education (ESE) program.
BPS looking into new ways to boost student enrollment at underutilized schools
Some families in Brevard County are worried schools could be closing as BPS investigates schools with low enrollment.
Community rallies in support of McNair Middle School
McNair Magnet Middle School in Brevard County is facing an uncertain future due to its low enrollment numbers. The community is prepared to discuss solutions for the school during public comment at a School Board meeting tonight.
UCF Knights Football holds open practice for fans
The University of Central Florida (UCF) football team held an open practice for fans, family and friends on Saturday at the “bounce house." This is UCF head football coach Scott Frost's first year back coaching the Knights. Former UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton has also returned to the program.
Columbia must notify students before handing records to Congress amid antisemitism probe
A federal judge in Manhattan ruled Columbia University must give students 30 days’ notice before turning over records to Congress in its probe into campus antisemitism, but stopped short of blocking the handover entirely.