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.
Hundreds of Central Florida students were thrilled to be getting free backpacks and school supplies in Kissimmee on Saturday morning.
Back-to-school supplies distributed in Kissimmee
FOX 35 teamed up with the Orange & Osceola Salvation Army, Osceola County Commissioner Peggy Choudhry, Florida Technical College, Walmart, Embrace Celebration and Staples on the back-to-school giveaway.
FOX 35 teamed up with the Orange & Osceola Salvation Army, Osceola County Commissioner Peggy Choudhry, Florida Technical College, Walmart, Embrace Celebration and Staples on the back-to-school giveaway.
Families create 'learning pods' amid uncertain school year
The pod phenomenon is new, arising from the chaos that many parents experienced in the spring trying to do their jobs while overseeing their children’s education after schools closed en masse in March as the coronavirus began its spread.
The pod phenomenon is new, arising from the chaos that many parents experienced in the spring trying to do their jobs while overseeing their children’s education after schools closed en masse in March as the coronavirus began its spread.
Computers, electronics are essential for remote learning
The back-to-school tax free weekend is now underway. Computers will be a big purchase item this year because of remote learning.
The back-to-school tax free weekend is now underway. Computers will be a big purchase item this year because of remote learning.
OCPS Superintendent Barbara Jenkins on educating during a pandemic
It has been a boot camp of sorts for parents this week as Orange County Public Schools will resume on Monday with online learning for all students. We talk to OCPS Superintendent Barbara Jenkins about what's ahead.
It has been a boot camp of sorts for parents this week as Orange County Public Schools will resume on Monday with online learning for all students. We talk to OCPS Superintendent Barbara Jenkins about what's ahead.
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.
The Orange County Classroom Teachers Association has declared an impasse in regards to the district’s reopening plans.
Cuomo says all schools in New York can reopen
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday that he would allow children statewide to return to classrooms for the start of the new school year, citing the state’s success in battling the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday that he would allow children statewide to return to classrooms for the start of the new school year, citing the state’s success in battling the coronavirus pandemic.
Back-to-school tax free weekend
Florida's back-to-school tax free weekend is August 7-9.
Florida's back-to-school tax free weekend is August 7-9.
Orange County Public Schools prepare for Monday reopening online
Orange County Public Schools is preparing for a big day.
Orange County Public Schools is preparing for a big day.
Schools prepare for virtual learning
Orange County students return to school for online learning on Monday. Thousands will use the district's LaunchEd program in the first ten days. On August 21, students who have opted for in-person learning will be reporting to their respective schools.
Orange County students return to school for online learning on Monday. Thousands will use the district's LaunchEd program in the first ten days. On August 21, students who have opted for in-person learning will be reporting to their respective schools.
Education experts weigh in on the future of schools
Decades of traditional schooling have been turned upside down in 2020.
Decades of traditional schooling have been turned upside down in 2020.
Undocumented families face immense challenges as virtual school year looms
There unforeseen challenges for those who don’t have the proper paperwork to live in this country and for those whose socioeconomic levels are at the bottom rung.
There unforeseen challenges for those who don’t have the proper paperwork to live in this country and for those whose socioeconomic levels are at the bottom rung.
Backup plans for teachers and their substitutes
Teachers are questioning reopening plans. Among those are also substitute teachers who are anxious about reporting to work.
Teachers are questioning reopening plans. Among those are also substitute teachers who are anxious about reporting to work.
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.
Children's counselor Kristen Nardalillo said that managing the roles of an employee, parent, and teacher is a lot of responsibility.
FOX 35 anchors team up with Salvation Army to collect school supplies for families in need
The supplies are needed now more than ever, as coronavirus and unemployment leave many families struggling.
The supplies are needed now more than ever, as coronavirus and unemployment leave many families struggling.
Keeping kids active during coronavirus pandemic
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Rebecca Summers speaks to FOX 35.
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Rebecca Summers speaks to FOX 35.
Planet Obstacle in Seminole County keeps kids active
David Martin visits Planet Obstacle in Seminole County.
David Martin visits Planet Obstacle in Seminole County.
The risk level of extracurricular activities
FOX 35 outlines what extracurriculars are low risk, moderate risk, and high risk.
FOX 35 outlines what extracurriculars are low risk, moderate risk, and high risk.
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, Long Island University to launch new school for music, sports and entertainment
Roc Nation, an entertainment company founded and helmed by Jay-Z, is partnering with Long Island University in Brooklyn to launch the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment.
Roc Nation, an entertainment company founded and helmed by Jay-Z, is partnering with Long Island University in Brooklyn to launch the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment.
Is it safe to reopen schools during the pandemic?
It depends on how widespread COVID-19 infections are in the community and the safety measures the school takes.
It depends on how widespread COVID-19 infections are in the community and the safety measures the school takes.