Osceola County adds bus routes, needs drivers to prepare for start of school
As the first day of school approaches for Central Florida schools, transportation officials are putting new safety procedures in place for bus rides.
UCF creates hotline to help parents with virtual learning
If you are navigating virtual school for the first time and need help teaching your children concepts, or if you are a student who needs support, the University of Central Florida has created a free resource.
Orlando launches pods to help working parents as students learn virtually
Thousands of Orange County students logged onto the county's virtual school on Monday. Some parents say at-home learning is not an option so they have organized learning pods at City of Orlando neighborhood centers.
School district says no pajamas for online classes
The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can't wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.
Seminole County Schools give inside look at classroom ahead of first day of in-person instruction
Administrators in Seminole County say they are prepared to welcome back students as the state battles COVID-19.
Some Orange County families experience technical issues on first day of virtual classes
The kids wrestled with the technology but were able to make it online for a few classes.
All Orange County students begin virtual learning on Monday
The first nine school days are all about getting students comfortable with the district's LaunchEd program.
Coronavirus cases jump 40% in US kids last month: report
There have been over 5 million total coronavirus cases in the U.S.
Orange County teachers union lawsuit heads to court as students start the school year
On August 21, face-to-face learning will start for those who chose to return to the classroom.
Orange County parents test LaunchEd ahead of first day of school
Dozens of parents tested Orange County’s LaunchEd At Home program over the weekend and many had trouble opening the app on school-issued devices.
Last day of Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday is Sunday; full list of included supplies
Florida will hold a sales-tax “holiday” from Friday through Sunday, allowing back-to-school shoppers to avoid paying sales taxes.
Florida's back-to-school tax-free holiday is now underway
Florida's back-to-school tax-free holiday is now underway, helping parents and families prepare for the upcoming school year.
Parents look for high-tech at low cost, as sales tax holiday ends this weekend
The back-to-school tax-free weekend is now underway. Computers will be a big purchase item this year because of remote learning.
People line up for free back-to-school supplies in Kissimmee
Hundreds of Central Florida students were thrilled to be getting free backpacks and school supplies in Kissimmee on Saturday morning.
Orange County teachers union declares impasse on reopening plans
The Orange County Classroom Teachers Association has declared an impasse in regards to the district’s reopening plans.
Orange County Public Schools prepare for Monday reopening online
Orange County Public Schools is preparing for a big day.
Back-to-school season comes with anxiety, stress as COVID-19 pandemic continues
Children's counselor Kristen Nardalillo said that managing the roles of an employee, parent, and teacher is a lot of responsibility.
What happens if a student tests positive for COVID-19? School district lays out plan
The superintendent says while each case will be individual, the district does have a process to follow.