Guidance for masks in schools varies widely across US states
Many states are calling for teachers to wear masks, including Alaska, Connecticut, California, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Utah and Washington. Some will require masks for students. Many other states are leaving the decision to local officials.
Many states are calling for teachers to wear masks, including Alaska, Connecticut, California, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Utah and Washington. Some will require masks for students. Many other states are leaving the decision to local officials.
Florida Education Association to discuss litigation regarding state’s order to reopen schools in August
On the heels of a local lawsuit filed against Governor Ron DeSantis to keep kids out of school, the Florida Education Association (FEA) plans to hold a news conference Monday to also discuss possible litigation.
On the heels of a local lawsuit filed against Governor Ron DeSantis to keep kids out of school, the Florida Education Association (FEA) plans to hold a news conference Monday to also discuss possible litigation.
FOX 35 EXCLUSIVE: Pediatricians send Florida governor letter expressing concerns over schools reopening
The Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FCAAP) penned a letter to Governor Ron DeSantis.
The Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FCAAP) penned a letter to Governor Ron DeSantis.
Lawsuit filed to delay reopening of public schools in Florida
A lawsuit has been filed in Orange County against Gov.
A lawsuit has been filed in Orange County against Gov.
Some are raising concern over air quality and ventilation in schools
Air quality and ventilation is one concern for teachers Jordan Bowen reports
Air quality and ventilation is one concern for teachers Jordan Bowen reports
Gov. DeSantis attempts to reassure anxious parents about sending kids back to school
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday let parents know that they can rest assured in sending their kids back into the classroom. Sending children back to the classroom has become a politically charged topic for teachers, parents, and school administrators.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday let parents know that they can rest assured in sending their kids back into the classroom. Sending children back to the classroom has become a politically charged topic for teachers, parents, and school administrators.
Orange County School Board votes to reopen schools on Aug. 21
The Orange County School District is proposing three options for fall.
The Orange County School District is proposing three options for fall.
How does COVID-19 affect kids? Science has answers and gaps
The Trump administration says the science “is very clear,” but many doctors who specialize in pediatrics and infectious diseases say much of the evidence is inconclusive.
The Trump administration says the science “is very clear,” but many doctors who specialize in pediatrics and infectious diseases say much of the evidence is inconclusive.
Central Florida parents struggle to choose back to school plan
Some school districts, like Orange, Volusia and Brevard Counties need to finalize their back-to-school plans. Osceola and Seminole county school districts have a plan.
Some school districts, like Orange, Volusia and Brevard Counties need to finalize their back-to-school plans. Osceola and Seminole county school districts have a plan.
‘The science should not stand in the way’: McEnany says science is on side of reopening schools
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said scientific evidence is on the side of resuming in-person instruction.
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said scientific evidence is on the side of resuming in-person instruction.
Elementary school considering outdoor instruction when students return
Schools across Florida are reopening despite a surge in coronavirus cases. One district is considering outdoor class instruction for the fall.
Schools across Florida are reopening despite a surge in coronavirus cases. One district is considering outdoor class instruction for the fall.
In virus era, back-to-school plans stress working parents
For children, school is an opportunity to learn and make friends. For many parents, it’s more: a safe place for their children to stay while they are at work, or even a necessity for them to be able to work.
For children, school is an opportunity to learn and make friends. For many parents, it’s more: a safe place for their children to stay while they are at work, or even a necessity for them to be able to work.
Central Florida school prepares outdoor classroom to prevent COVID-19 spread among students
The Florida Department of Education is ordering districts to reopen all brick and mortar schools five days a week and offer full services starting in August.
The Florida Department of Education is ordering districts to reopen all brick and mortar schools five days a week and offer full services starting in August.
Volusia County schools delay vote on reopening plans
The next school board meeting will be next Tuesday.
The next school board meeting will be next Tuesday.
Educational psychology expert weighs-in on sending students back to class
Parents across Central Florida are struggling with questions over whether to send children back to the classroom or continue remote learning.
Parents across Central Florida are struggling with questions over whether to send children back to the classroom or continue remote learning.
2 football players at Florida high school test positive for COVID-19, 36 others quarantined, officials say
33 other students and five adults have to be quarantined because they have made contact with the infected students, the school district confirmed.
33 other students and five adults have to be quarantined because they have made contact with the infected students, the school district confirmed.
Reopening schools: When Central Florida school districts plan to bring students back
The Florida Department of Education is ordering districts to reopen all brick and mortar schools five days a week and offer full services starting in August.
The Florida Department of Education is ordering districts to reopen all brick and mortar schools five days a week and offer full services starting in August.
Parents struggling with back-to-school choices
Parents across Central Florida are struggling with questions over whether to send children back to the classroom or continue remote learning.
Parents across Central Florida are struggling with questions over whether to send children back to the classroom or continue remote learning.
Students test positive for COVID-19
Many parents and teachers say classroom instruction should not resume in August as coronavirus cases are surging in Florida. This is also coming as students have tested positive for the virus.
Many parents and teachers say classroom instruction should not resume in August as coronavirus cases are surging in Florida. This is also coming as students have tested positive for the virus.
'Magic School Bus' author Joanna Cole dies at age 75
Author Joanna Cole, whose “Magic School Bus” books transported millions of young people on extraordinary and educational adventures, has died at age 75.
Author Joanna Cole, whose “Magic School Bus” books transported millions of young people on extraordinary and educational adventures, has died at age 75.