Amid ventilation worries, schools mull outdoor classes during coronavirus pandemic
Concerns about school infrastructure are adding momentum to plans in some districts, even in colder climates, to take classes outdoors for the sake of student and teacher health.
Concerns about school infrastructure are adding momentum to plans in some districts, even in colder climates, to take classes outdoors for the sake of student and teacher health.
Governor DeSantis holds education roundtable
The Governor held the roundtable on Monday.
The Governor held the roundtable on Monday.
School district says no pajamas for online classes
The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can't wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.
The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can't wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.
Seminole County Schools give inside look at classroom ahead of first day of in-person instruction
Administrators in Seminole County say they are prepared to welcome back students as the state battles COVID-19.
Administrators in Seminole County say they are prepared to welcome back students as the state battles COVID-19.
Some Orange County families experience technical issues on first day of virtual classes
The kids wrestled with the technology but were able to make it online for a few classes.
The kids wrestled with the technology but were able to make it online for a few classes.
All Orange County students begin virtual learning on Monday
The first nine school days are all about getting students comfortable with the district's LaunchEd program.
The first nine school days are all about getting students comfortable with the district's LaunchEd program.
Coronavirus cases jump 40% in US kids last month: report
There have been over 5 million total coronavirus cases in the U.S.
There have been over 5 million total coronavirus cases in the U.S.
Orange County teachers union lawsuit heads to court as students start the school year
On August 21, face-to-face learning will start for those who chose to return to the classroom.
On August 21, face-to-face learning will start for those who chose to return to the classroom.
Orange County parents test LaunchEd ahead of first day of school
Dozens of parents tested Orange County’s LaunchEd At Home program over the weekend and many had trouble opening the app on school-issued devices.
Dozens of parents tested Orange County’s LaunchEd At Home program over the weekend and many had trouble opening the app on school-issued devices.
Extra precautions taken on UCF move-in day to keep students safe
Move-in day for the University of Central Florida began Saturday and will run through August 23, but this year extra precautions are in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Move-in day for the University of Central Florida began Saturday and will run through August 23, but this year extra precautions are in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Last day of Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday is Sunday; full list of included supplies
Florida will hold a sales-tax “holiday” from Friday through Sunday, allowing back-to-school shoppers to avoid paying sales taxes.
Florida will hold a sales-tax “holiday” from Friday through Sunday, allowing back-to-school shoppers to avoid paying sales taxes.
Experts offer tips on back-to-school saving strategies
Parents are looking for advice on back-tp-school shopping.
Parents are looking for advice on back-tp-school shopping.
Florida's back-to-school tax-free holiday is now underway
Florida's back-to-school tax-free holiday is now underway, helping parents and families prepare for the upcoming school year.
Florida's back-to-school tax-free holiday is now underway, helping parents and families prepare for the upcoming school year.
Parents look for high-tech at low cost, as sales tax holiday ends this weekend
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.
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.