Parents rally for, against extension of Orange County school mask mandates
Some parents gathered Monday for a rally to keep the Orange County school district’s mask policy in place.
Orange County students participate in global education initiative about space
Orange County Pubic School leaders are working to bring hands-on educational experiences to students. The district participated in the education initiative "Rock Your School".
Judge set to decide on Florida school mask rule
The challenge was filed by school boards in Alachua, Broward, Duval, Miami-Dade, Orange and Leon counties, which are among eight boards facing state financial penalties after adopting policies that required students to wear masks to try to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Schools forced to limit lunch options amid nationwide supply chain crisis
School meal programs are facing food shortages and supply delays that may cause officials to limit the breakfast and lunch options for students.
Father of child with Down syndrome says mask was tied around his daughter's head
The father of a special needs child with Down syndrome is speaking out, still fuming that his 7-year-old daughter came home from Ocean Breeze Elementary School with a mask tied around her head.
Florida Board of Education approves changes to civics curriculum
The State Board of Education on Wednesday approved a new rule aimed at shaping civic education in public schools.
DeSantis takes on feds in mask mandate showdown
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called out the U.S. Department of Justice and their investigation into the intimidation of school board members. The governor was clear that he wants the feds to stay out of Florida.
Osceola County parents say inappropriate book needs to be removed from school library
Some parents want a book removed from Osceola County public school libraries, saying it's inappropriate.
Flagler Sheriff: School threats on the rise
Flagler County is seeing an uptick in school threats over the last two months. Now, the sheriff is urging parents to talk with their children. The most recent arrest involves a student at Buddy Taylor Middle School.
Florida Board of Education to meet in Orlando on Wednesday
The board is expected to consider a long list of agenda items, including some having to do with COVID-19 protocols in schools.
Osceola County Schools to consider new logos designed by students
On Tuesday, an Osceola County school board member suggested letting kids create new logos. The board will then decide which one they like best.
Judge refuses to toss mask-rule challenge
An administrative law judge Wednesday rejected a request by the Florida Department of Health to dismiss a challenge by six school boards to a rule that seeks to prevent student mask mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
ACLU, educators file lawsuit over Oklahoma’s ban on critical race theory
The law, HB 1775, also prevents colleges and universities from requiring students to undergo gender or sexual diversity training.
Osceola County Schools to address bus driver shortage in meeting
Hiring, retention, wages are all on the agenda. For example, the school board will talk about sign-on bonuses, referral bonuses, and staying bonuses.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill can keep affirmative action, judge rules
U.S. District Judge Loretta Biggs ruled late Monday that the University of North Carolina has shown that it has a compelling reason to pursue a diverse student body and has demonstrated that measurable benefits come from that goal.
‘Heroes we needed’: Jill Biden congratulates 2020, 2021 Teachers of the Year at White House
Dr. Jill Biden hosted the 2020 and 2021 State and National Teachers of the Year at the White House on Monday in a months-long delayed event to celebrate their talents and commitment to education.
California parents, teachers plan statewide walkout to protest school vaccine mandate
California parents and teachers who oppose school vaccine mandates are planning a statewide walkout Monday.
Florida seeks to cement rule on school masks, quarantining
The Florida Department of Health on Friday proposed a long-term rule to try to prevent school mask mandates and give parents more authority to decide whether children who have been exposed to COVID-19 should be able to attend school.
Alafaya parents say development is causing overcrowding at Timber Creek High
Some parents in East Orange County say Timber Creek High School is overcrowded and development needs to slow down.
Florida lawmaker wants ban on mask mandates in schools to become state law
A Florida lawmaker has filed a bill that would put a ban on school district mask mandates into state law. If passed, it would also prohibit local governments from requiring people to wear masks or get vaccines.