Photo from high school in Volusia County shows large group of students in hallway

In Volusia County, kids just went back to school Monday and already a controversial photograph is circulating online. It shows dozens of students crammed together in a tight space.

FEA gets new president as Ingram lands national post

Florida’s top teachers union got a new leader Tuesday after its president for the past two years, Fedrick Ingram, was elected secretary-treasurer of the American Federation of Teachers.

Brevard County elementary schools closing due to COVID-19 concerns
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A Brevard County school is closing down due to a growing number of cases of the coronavirus. Golfview Elementary School is closed, with in-person classes resuming next Tuesday.

Volusia County students return to the classroom

Volusia County schools are finally back in session after the district voted to push back the start date by two weeks in hopes of seeing the spread of the coronavirus slow down, as well as give teachers extra time to train.

Petition would allow bands, cheerleaders at football games

Parents and students in Orange County are not giving up their fight to have cheerleaders and other student groups perform at high school football games.

High school football practice allowed to begin
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High school athletes were allowed to begin practicing in Florida on Monday. Both Orange and Seminole counties were among those beginning practice and have new safety measures in place.

Math apps helping parents, students with schoolwork at home

A lot of parents have been taking on the role of teacher this year with remote learning. Now, there are math apps that could assist.

Harmony Middle School moves to virtual learning due to reports of COVID-19 among staff

Harmony Middle School in Osceola County has been closed due to COVID-19. Students have been sent back home after just five days of in-person learning. Twelve staff members have tested positive for the coronavirus and now students will resume virtual learning for two weeks.

State seeks to fast-track school reopening case, even as appeals court reinstates stay

Locked in a legal slugfest with teachers unions over a state mandate that schools reopen this month amid the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran are seeking to speed up the case by skipping over an appellate court and going directly to the Florida Supreme Court.

Judge rejects putting school ruling on hold

Siding with teachers unions, a Leon County circuit judge Thursday lifted a stay of his earlier ruling that a state order requiring schools to reopen in August is unconstitutional.

DeSantis lashes out as school virus reports

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday pushed back against a report compiled by his administration that detailed coronavirus cases linked to schools, saying “it was not necessarily accurate” and that it remains under review.

Orange County teachers union calls for end of face-to-face learning
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The Orange County teacher?s union says it?s time for administrators to stop face-to-face learning. Less than a week into school, and more than 100 people are in quarantine.

Tracking COVID-19 cases in schools
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There is a new tool to track coronavirus cases in schools. The nationwide database, called the COVID Monitor, is now online.

Judge lifts stay that kept school-reopening order in effect

A Leon County circuit judge Thursday lifted a stay of his earlier ruling that a state order requiring schools to reopen in August is unconstitutional. In response, Hillsborough County announced an emergency meeting for Friday morning.