Remote learning and vision concerns
Dr. Michelle Andrews speaks to FOX 35 about vision issues and remote learning.
Dr. Michelle Andrews speaks to FOX 35 about vision issues and remote learning.
Osceola County students head back to school on Monday, both virtually and in-person
For those heading to campus, there will be several new safety measures in place to keep face-to-face learners and teachers safe.
For those heading to campus, there will be several new safety measures in place to keep face-to-face learners and teachers safe.
Sports resume Monday in Marion County as students start classes
High school coaches are getting creative to make sure sports are played safely.
High school coaches are getting creative to make sure sports are played safely.
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.
Florida Education Commissioner: Teachers who don't show up for school will be "terminated"
Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran says teachers who refuse to return to the classroom because of COVID-19 concerns will be “terminated".
Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran says teachers who refuse to return to the classroom because of COVID-19 concerns will be “terminated".
Confusion reigns as schools reopen amid COVID-19 pandemic
For countless families across the country, the school year is opening in disarray and confusion, with coronavirus outbreaks triggering sudden closings, mass quarantines and deep anxiety among parents.
For countless families across the country, the school year is opening in disarray and confusion, with coronavirus outbreaks triggering sudden closings, mass quarantines and deep anxiety among parents.
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.
UCF adding cameras and training for online learning
Classes at the University of Central Florida start on Monday and a lot of students will be attending remotely.
Classes at the University of Central Florida start on Monday and a lot of students will be attending remotely.
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.
Guidelines for quarantining when COVID-19 shows up in schools
Thirty-three people at Lake Brantley High School have been asked to self-quarantine after someone with COVID-19 came onto campus.
Thirty-three people at Lake Brantley High School have been asked to self-quarantine after someone with COVID-19 came onto campus.
Schools moving classes outside
Some schools are taking classes outside as extra safety precautions in the age of COVID-19.
Some schools are taking classes outside as extra safety precautions in the age of COVID-19.
UConn students party during coronavirus pandemic, get kicked out of dorms
Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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.