United Faculty of Florida calling on more university classes to be moved to digital platforms
Classes at the University of Central Florida will begin Monday.
Classes at the University of Central Florida will begin Monday.
Teachers turn COVID-19 desk shields into Jeeps: 'Playful, not imprisoned'
"They are really kind of utilizing the concept of a vehicle for safety rules," the teacher said. "No one else can be inside your car, keep hands inside the vehicle, keep your mask on when you get out of your car. It's a way to make them feel playful rather than imprisoned."
"They are really kind of utilizing the concept of a vehicle for safety rules," the teacher said. "No one else can be inside your car, keep hands inside the vehicle, keep your mask on when you get out of your car. It's a way to make them feel playful rather than imprisoned."
Orlando student with disability rejoices on return to school following coronavirus lockdown
“She’s just always happy and excited about the bus. It’s the best part, her favorite thing,” Savannah Frasure, Jordan’s sister, said.
“She’s just always happy and excited about the bus. It’s the best part, her favorite thing,” Savannah Frasure, Jordan’s sister, said.
‘New normal’: Central Florida school district says quarantine is part of safety protocol
Seminole County Public Schools is reminding parents that self-quarantining procedures are part of the "new normal" and parents and students should be prepared if they have to do it.
Seminole County Public Schools is reminding parents that self-quarantining procedures are part of the "new normal" and parents and students should be prepared if they have to do it.
Orange County students head back to class for face-to-face learning on Friday
All students and staff will be required to wear a face mask and desks will be outfitted with plastic shields.
All students and staff will be required to wear a face mask and desks will be outfitted with plastic shields.
Orange County prepares school buses with new safety measures
As face-to-face learning kicks off on Friday in Orange County, officials have implemented new sanitation and safety measures on school buses.
As face-to-face learning kicks off on Friday in Orange County, officials have implemented new sanitation and safety measures on school buses.
33 asked to self-quarantine after person with COVID-19 visited high school in Seminole County
A spokesman with Seminole County Public Schools has confirmed to FOX 35 News that a person infected with COVID-19 had been on the campus of a high school.
A spokesman with Seminole County Public Schools has confirmed to FOX 35 News that a person infected with COVID-19 had been on the campus of a high school.
State points to 'devastating impacts' if schools not open
Two days of testimony wrapped up Thursday in a closely watched challenge to a statewide mandate that Florida schools reopen in August, with witnesses for Gov. Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran saying it is critical that children return to classrooms as soon as possible.
Two days of testimony wrapped up Thursday in a closely watched challenge to a statewide mandate that Florida schools reopen in August, with witnesses for Gov. Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran saying it is critical that children return to classrooms as soon as possible.
Orange County teachers battle to keep schools closed as face-to-face learning set to begin
The Florida Education Association believes the order to re-open schools violates the state constitution.
The Florida Education Association believes the order to re-open schools violates the state constitution.
Case of coronavirus confirmed at Seminole County elementary school
Officials say a person positive for COVID-19 had been on the school campus.
Officials say a person positive for COVID-19 had been on the school campus.
Orange County schools get ready for in-person classes
Get your kids' masks and hand sanitizer ready, Friday starts face-to-face classes for Orange County students who chose that option.
Get your kids' masks and hand sanitizer ready, Friday starts face-to-face classes for Orange County students who chose that option.
More than 200 Florida students quarantined due to COVID-19, school district says
Those ordered to stay home included members of a swim team and students who traveled on one of the bus routes.
Those ordered to stay home included members of a swim team and students who traveled on one of the bus routes.
Orange County School Board to proceed with reopening plans for face-to-face learning
The Orange County School Board will proceed with plans to reopen schools for face-to-face learning on Friday, August 21.
The Orange County School Board will proceed with plans to reopen schools for face-to-face learning on Friday, August 21.
Two 5th-grade teachers at Central Florida school start school year in self-quarantine
Two 5th-grade teachers giving in-person instruction at an Altamonte Springs elementary school began the new school year self-quarantining after one of them tested positive for COVID-19, the school district said.
Two 5th-grade teachers giving in-person instruction at an Altamonte Springs elementary school began the new school year self-quarantining after one of them tested positive for COVID-19, the school district said.
Seminole County schools begin year with both face-to-face and virtual instruction
The district has created strict safety measures for students who are going to school in-person
The district has created strict safety measures for students who are going to school in-person
Seminole County prepares school buses with new safety measures to keep kids safe
Because of COVID-19, all students will have to wear a mask on the bus. If they don’t have one, the bus driver will give them one.
Because of COVID-19, all students will have to wear a mask on the bus. If they don’t have one, the bus driver will give them one.
Doctors suggest staggered reopening of face-to-face learning for Orange County schools
A panel of doctors are weighing in on how they feel face-to-face learning should resume.
A panel of doctors are weighing in on how they feel face-to-face learning should resume.
Lake County Schools testing students, teachers for COVID-19 before classes begin
Lake County Schools is leading the way in Central Florida by providing all teachers, staff and students with COVID-19 testing before returning to school.
Lake County Schools is leading the way in Central Florida by providing all teachers, staff and students with COVID-19 testing before returning to school.
Seminole County schools to require face masks for students
The school mandate requires everyone - from students to visitors - wear masks, including on the bus.
The school mandate requires everyone - from students to visitors - wear masks, including on the bus.
Virtual learning expected to get better after rocky start, Orange County superintendent says
Though many parents experienced technological issues on the first day of Orange County virtual learning, the superintendent says the district handled it well.
Though many parents experienced technological issues on the first day of Orange County virtual learning, the superintendent says the district handled it well.