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.
Volusia County schools to vote on back-to-school reopening plan on Tuesday
The Volusia County School Board has voted on an August 31 start date for classes.
The Volusia County School Board has voted on an August 31 start date for classes.
Volusia County school to start on August 31
The Volusia County School Board has voted on an August 31 start date for classes.
The Volusia County School Board has voted on an August 31 start date for classes.
Volusia County teacher concerned about reopening schools
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.
Florida’s largest teachers’ union suing state over reopening schools in August
As Gov. Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran push to reopen schools in August, Florida’s largest teachers’ union on Monday filed a lawsuit seeking to block the return to in-person classes amid a surge of COVID-19 cases.
As Gov. Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran push to reopen schools in August, Florida’s largest teachers’ union on Monday filed a lawsuit seeking to block the return to in-person classes amid a surge of COVID-19 cases.
Lawsuit aims to stop Gov. DeSantis, education leaders from reopening of schools
A lawsuit has been filed against Governor Ron DeSantis, state education leaders, and Orange County Public Schools and their leaders on behalf of a mom who’s a labor and delivery nurse with two immune-compromised students at home, Monique Bellefleur.
A lawsuit has been filed against Governor Ron DeSantis, state education leaders, and Orange County Public Schools and their leaders on behalf of a mom who’s a labor and delivery nurse with two immune-compromised students at home, Monique Bellefleur.
FEA suing state over reopening schools
As Gov. Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran push to reopen schools in August, Florida?s largest teachers? union on Monday filed a lawsuit seeking to block the return to in-person classes amid a surge of COVID-19 cases.
As Gov. Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran push to reopen schools in August, Florida?s largest teachers? union on Monday filed a lawsuit seeking to block the return to in-person classes amid a surge of COVID-19 cases.
Mother, teachers suing over reopening schools
New coronavirus cases continue to climb in Florida, but Gov. Ron DeSantis still wants schools to open next month. However, a lawsuit filed this week seeks to stop that.
New coronavirus cases continue to climb in Florida, but Gov. Ron DeSantis still wants schools to open next month. However, a lawsuit filed this week seeks to stop that.