How to ease student anxiety as schools reopen
With the coronavirus pandemic still going, many students are experiencing anxiety.
With the coronavirus pandemic still going, many students are experiencing anxiety.
Every school will have at least 1 case of COVID-19 on first day, doctor says
Tampa General Hospital Dr. Jason Wilson says, statistically speaking, one in every 100 Hillsborough County residents -- including children -- will have COVID-19 on the first day back. How many students are at your child's school?
Tampa General Hospital Dr. Jason Wilson says, statistically speaking, one in every 100 Hillsborough County residents -- including children -- will have COVID-19 on the first day back. How many students are at your child's school?
Parents and students battle back-to-school anxiety, here are some warning signs to look out for
FOX 35 spoke with a licensed mental health counselor, Shantala Boss, about how to identify warning signs of stress and anxiety in both parents and kids.
FOX 35 spoke with a licensed mental health counselor, Shantala Boss, about how to identify warning signs of stress and anxiety in both parents and kids.
How to save money on school supplies, technology as schools will soon reopen
FOX 35 experts suggest three ways to save money when back-to-school shopping.
FOX 35 experts suggest three ways to save money when back-to-school shopping.
DeSantis 'cautious' about tying school reopenings to virus rate
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday he would be “cautious” about linking school reopenings in Florida to COVID-19 positivity rates in communities.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday he would be “cautious” about linking school reopenings in Florida to COVID-19 positivity rates in communities.
Lake County School District offers rapid testing to students, teachers
The Lake County School District is offering rapid tests for students and employees, part of a partnership with Adult Medicine, the health department, and the county government.
The Lake County School District is offering rapid tests for students and employees, part of a partnership with Adult Medicine, the health department, and the county government.
Seminole County to consider tightening mask rules for elementary school students
Students in Seminole County could be required to wear face masks at school for most of the day.
Students in Seminole County could be required to wear face masks at school for most of the day.
Enforcing mask mandate at school
Students in Seminole County could be required to wear face masks at school for most of the day.
Students in Seminole County could be required to wear face masks at school for most of the day.
Parents form 'learning pods' to help children learning from home
The idea is that parents set up their own small group, or "pod," of students to continue lessons outside the regular school setting.
The idea is that parents set up their own small group, or "pod," of students to continue lessons outside the regular school setting.
Officials hand out backpacks
The Orange County Sheriff's Office and Police Athletic League handed out 1,500 school backpacks at Robinson Middle School on Tuesday.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office and Police Athletic League handed out 1,500 school backpacks at Robinson Middle School on Tuesday.
Community theater offers place for kids to attend virtual school with safe instruction and interaction
A community theater group is offering parents a unique solution for those struggling to keep their kids learning virtually.
A community theater group is offering parents a unique solution for those struggling to keep their kids learning virtually.
Central Florida school districts offer parents help with virtual school struggles
For example, Orange, Seminole, Lake, Volusia, and Osceola counties can provide laptops and portable internet hotspots to students who do not have their own.
For example, Orange, Seminole, Lake, Volusia, and Osceola counties can provide laptops and portable internet hotspots to students who do not have their own.
Parents helping parents educate kids
Parents are turning to each other to help adjust to educating their children in the age of coronavirus. They share resources and solutions.
Parents are turning to each other to help adjust to educating their children in the age of coronavirus. They share resources and solutions.
Theater providing space for distance learning
Are you worried about leaving your child home alone for virtual learning? A community theater in Orange County, Magic Curtain Productions, Inc., is pivoting to allow use of their venue as a place where students can learn while under supervision.
Are you worried about leaving your child home alone for virtual learning? A community theater in Orange County, Magic Curtain Productions, Inc., is pivoting to allow use of their venue as a place where students can learn while under supervision.
Masks will likely be required for all students in Seminole County
Face masks will likely be required for all students in Seminole County, according to message from the school superintendent.
Face masks will likely be required for all students in Seminole County, according to message from the school superintendent.
FOX 35 Back to School Drive
FOX 35 News is teaming up with the Salvation Army to collect much-needed school supplies for families in need.
FOX 35 News is teaming up with the Salvation Army to collect much-needed school supplies for families in need.
FOX 35 INVESTIGATES: Internet sex crimes against children double in Central Florida during pandemic
From March to June in Central Florida, the number of child pornography and exploitation investigations have more than doubled.
From March to June in Central Florida, the number of child pornography and exploitation investigations have more than doubled.
Teaching apps to use while learning from home
Tom Jelneck from On Target Digital Marketing speaks to FOX 35.
Tom Jelneck from On Target Digital Marketing speaks to FOX 35.
Parents need to pave the way for children to be more active
With kids staying home more than ever before, it is important to get physical activity into their routines.
With kids staying home more than ever before, it is important to get physical activity into their routines.
4 ways to make virtual school work
Some tips for children heading into virtual school this fall.
Some tips for children heading into virtual school this fall.