Parents explore 'learning pods' for virtual school
With a lot of parents opting to keep their kids at home, some are forming classes of their own.
With a lot of parents opting to keep their kids at home, some are forming classes of their own.
Majority of Seminole County parents choose virtual options for back-to-school
The numbers are in!
The numbers are in!
Seminole County parents choose back-to-school option Friday; Orange County extends deadline
Parents in Seminole and Orange Counties had a deadline on Friday to make their decision about which option to choose for their children when school starts next month.
Parents in Seminole and Orange Counties had a deadline on Friday to make their decision about which option to choose for their children when school starts next month.
CDC releases updated guidelines calling the reopening of schools 'critically important'
The updated guidance urged school leaders to work with local officials on decisions about the fall, taking into account the virus's rate of transmission in the area.
The updated guidance urged school leaders to work with local officials on decisions about the fall, taking into account the virus's rate of transmission in the area.
CDC rolls out tools for schools to reopen safely during coronavirus outbreak: 'Critically important'
The suggestions are also designed to help parents make certain their children are as protected as possible by taking specific precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19.
The suggestions are also designed to help parents make certain their children are as protected as possible by taking specific precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19.
UCF installs face mask vending machines for students, staff
UCF is thought to be one of the first universities to provide face coverings in this way.
UCF is thought to be one of the first universities to provide face coverings in this way.
Decision deadlines approaching fast for upcoming school year
Parents are deciding what environment will be best for their kids to learn and stay safe.
Parents are deciding what environment will be best for their kids to learn and stay safe.
Trump mirrors DeSantis stance on reopening schools
President Donald Trump on Thursday said school districts in states and cities that are considered COVID-19 hotspots should delay reopening schools “for a few weeks” but emphasized that campuses should reopen for the fall term.
President Donald Trump on Thursday said school districts in states and cities that are considered COVID-19 hotspots should delay reopening schools “for a few weeks” but emphasized that campuses should reopen for the fall term.
Would politicians send their kids back to the classroom?
U.S. Senator Rick Scott supports kids returning to class this fall but he says his own grandchildren will stay home. However, he thinks schools will be safe for Florida's children.
U.S. Senator Rick Scott supports kids returning to class this fall but he says his own grandchildren will stay home. However, he thinks schools will be safe for Florida's children.
Osceola County schools delay start of fall sports amid pandemic
The district made the announcement on Thursday morning.
The district made the announcement on Thursday morning.
Gov. Ron DeSantis wants Florida schools to reopen, offers flexibility
“Why force someone to be in the classroom if they are uncomfortable doing so? Let’s just find a way to make do,” DeSantis said.
“Why force someone to be in the classroom if they are uncomfortable doing so? Let’s just find a way to make do,” DeSantis said.
Deadline for parents to pick back-to-school option looming in Orange County
Parents in Orange County have until Friday to decide how their child will go back to school this upcoming academic year.
Parents in Orange County have until Friday to decide how their child will go back to school this upcoming academic year.
DeSantis focuses on giving choice about returning to school
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made it clear on Wednesday that he wants schools to reopen next month, saying the risk of keeping schools closed far outweighs sending kids back to the classroom.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made it clear on Wednesday that he wants schools to reopen next month, saying the risk of keeping schools closed far outweighs sending kids back to the classroom.
Gov. DeSantis says schools will reopen next month
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made it clear on Wednesday that he wants schools to reopen next month, saying the risk of keeping schools closed far outweighs sending kids back to the classroom.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made it clear on Wednesday that he wants schools to reopen next month, saying the risk of keeping schools closed far outweighs sending kids back to the classroom.
Poll: Very few Americans back full school reopening amid COVID-19 pandemic
Only about 1 in 10 Americans think daycare centers, preschools or K-12 schools should open this fall without restrictions, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs.
Only about 1 in 10 Americans think daycare centers, preschools or K-12 schools should open this fall without restrictions, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs.
Law firms offer teachers living wills before returning to school amid rising coronavirus concerns
Lawyers in Florida and Iowa are offering the service for free.
Lawyers in Florida and Iowa are offering the service for free.
Orange County pushes back start of fall sports, Seminole County to resume practice on Aug. 31
On July 17, the School Board of Orange County delayed the start of the school year until August 21.
On July 17, the School Board of Orange County delayed the start of the school year until August 21.
Volusia County teachers fear reopening as district votes to push back school start date to Aug. 31
Volusia County school leaders are meeting to hammer out details about reopening schools this fall. Many teachers are expressing concerns about their safety and the safety of their students.
Volusia County school leaders are meeting to hammer out details about reopening schools this fall. Many teachers are expressing concerns about their safety and the safety of their students.
Brevard County pushes back start date for schools
They had previously discussed starting schools on August 17.
They had previously discussed starting schools on August 17.
Lake County School Board approves reopening plan, start date for students
Lake County public schools will reopen on August 24, two weeks later than the August 10 date originally set by the board.
Lake County public schools will reopen on August 24, two weeks later than the August 10 date originally set by the board.