Seminole County School Board to meet Tuesday to discuss school reopening plan
The Seminole County School Board will hold two meetings on Tuesday, including an 8:30 a.m. " Reopening Work Session" and a special board meeting at 5:30 p.m.
Officials, parents, and teachers debate August return to class
Florida school officials, parents, and teachers were thrown into frenzied debate this week as the state ordered schools to reopen full time in August.
International students worry about new ICE rules requiring in-person instruction
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) now states that "F-1 and M-1 students attending schools operating entirely online may not take a full online course load and remain in the United States."
Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program suspended at Volusia elementary over COVID-19 concerns
A Volusia County VPK program at Timbercrest Elementary School in Deltona has been shut down after a student tested positive for COVID-19.
3 Arizona teachers test positive for COVID-19 after sharing summer school classroom, 1 passes away
Kimberly Chavez Lopez Byrd, a teacher, passed away from COVID-19 on June 26. Two other teachers, who shared the same classroom, tested positive for the virus.
Brevard County missing laptops sent to families for remote learning
Laptops with an estimated value of $1.3 million have not been returned by students in Brevard County.
Trump asks Treasury to review colleges' tax-exempt statuses, threatens to revoke funding
Most universities and colleges in the U.S. are not required to pay federal corporate income tax.
Volusia County rolls out in-person graduation ceremonies
The Volusia County School District kicked off its in-person graduation ceremonies Thursday morning at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach.
'What happens when a kid tests positive?' asks teacher with COVID-19 about upcoming school year
One of the next steps to reopening Florida is sending students back to the classroom, but some teachers are concerned.
Toddlers who grow up with dogs get along better with others
Walmart is reaching out to families offering free virtual summer camps. Meanwhile, Walgreens is looking for ways to diversify family medical care with walk-in clinics. And a study shows toddlers who grow up with a dog get along better with others and perform better in school.
High school graduation ceremonies held in Volusia County
Many graduation ceremonies were canceled due to the coronavirus but Volusia County held ceremonies in person on Thursday.
Teachers concerned about returning to classroom
One of the next steps to reopening Florida is sending students back to the classroom, but some teachers are concerned.
Students losing out on potential scholarship money by missing chances to take SAT
High school seniors have missed out on college scholarships because they have not been able to take the necessary exams required to qualify.
Teacher, mother starts Change.org petition to delay reopening schools
One teacher is on a mission to stop Florida schools from reopening in August. She has launched a Change.org petition and its gaining support.
Orange County explores high-tech remote learning tools
Florida schools are reopening next month. Orange County is exploring high-tech options to make children feel like they are inside the classroom, even when working remotely at home.
Petition to delay in-person classes in Florida
One teacher is on a mission to stop Florida schools from reopening in August. She has launched a Change.org petition and its gaining support.
Getting classroom experience from home
Florida schools are reopening next month. Orange County is exploring high-tech options to make children feel like they are inside the classroom, even when working remotely at home.
Students concerned over missed scholarship opportunities due to COVID-19
High school seniors have missed out on college scholarships because they have not been able to take the necessary exams required to qualify.
Concerns expressed over school reopening plans
The White House is demanding schools reopen in the fall. President Donald Trump has threatened to pull federal funding from schools that don't reopen.
Trump threatens to cut federal aid if schools don't reopen
“The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election,” Trump said, “but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!”