Orange County explores high-tech remote learning tools

Florida schools are reopening next month. Orange County is exploring high-tech options to make children feel like they are inside the classroom, even when working remotely at home.

Petition to delay in-person classes in Florida
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One teacher is on a mission to stop Florida schools from reopening in August. She has launched a Change.org petition and its gaining support.

Getting classroom experience from home
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Florida schools are reopening next month. Orange County is exploring high-tech options to make children feel like they are inside the classroom, even when working remotely at home.

Concerns expressed over school reopening plans
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The White House is demanding schools reopen in the fall. President Donald Trump has threatened to pull federal funding from schools that don't reopen.

Trump threatens to cut federal aid if schools don't reopen

“The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election,” Trump said, “but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!”

UCF to offer 11 new graduate courses in response to COVID-19

UCF is offering some new classes with the coronavirus pandemic in mind. Eleven new graduate courses have been designed to help with COVID-19 challenges.

UCF courses designed with COVID-19 in mind
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UCF is offering some new classes with the coronavirus pandemic in mind. Eleven new graduate courses have been designed to help with COVID-19 challenges.

Orange County offers plans for reopening schools
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Florida schools have been ordered to reopen in August and that has some school district thrown for a loop.

Some daycares reopening, others staying closed
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Daycares and preschool learning centers have been greatly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Many are beginning the reopening plans that will require new safety requirements.

Teachers and parents protest August return to classroom
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The fiery debate over whether Florida schools should open in the fall continued on Tuesday as teachers gathered to protest an order from the state to resume classroom instruction in August.

Florida schools ordered to reopen in August amid pandemic

Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran on Monday ordered public schools to reopen in August and offer “the full panoply of services” to students and families. 

Should college-aged students take a gap year amid pandemic?

As colleges grapple with how to stay open this fall, many students are questioning whether to enroll at all.

Orange County parents express concerns over lack of summer school details

With summer school just two weeks away, parents who enroll their students in the Orange County School District’s extended school year say re-opening procedures have not been clear enough.

UCF spends $5 million to update safety, cleaning for students

UCF is preparing to reopen this fall and is giving FOX 35 News a first look at how they plan to keep students safe.

Parents express concerns over summer school
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With summer school just two weeks away, parents who enroll their students in the Orange County School District?s extended school year say re-opening procedures have not been clear enough.