Education

After winning an initial round in the closely watched legal fight, teachers unions have asked a Leon County circuit judge to lift a stay on his ruling that a state mandate to reopen brick-and-mortar schools is unconstitutional.

Stetson University in DeLand and the University of Central Florida are warning students large gatherings could lead to suspension from the schools.

Many students and parents in Orange County are upset that marching bands and cheer squads will not be allowed at fall sports events.

With the start of school just days away, most Volusia County students say they want to go back to the classroom, while several teachers say they want the date pushed back.

Communication officer Michael Lawrence told FOX 35 News in an email that the numbers are based off of approximately 12 positive cases. 

While preparing their classrooms for the first day of class at St.

Orange County teacher Kathryn Hammond is pleased a judge ruled in her favor.

The Osceola County superintendent says safety precautions are working after eight schools had people test positive for COVID-19.

Orange County school officials on Tuesday laid out plans for fall sports. The first football games are set for the week of September 14.

The district is asking parents and students to be patient as they work through technical problems.

A Florida judge has ruled that an order to reopen Florida's schools for in-person learning is unconstitutional.

Classes began at the University of Central Florida on Monday for both in-person and online learning. It was a far cry from a normal first day of school on a university campus.

An Orange County student saw the need for tutors as the majority of students will be learning virtually so she launched a tutoring program now helping more than 400 students. 

Brevard, Osceola, Flagler, Lake, Marion, Polk, and Sumter County all begin the 2020- 2021 school year on Monday morning.