Challenges of remote learning for children with disabilities
Remote learning is particularly difficult for students with special needs and their parents.
Remote learning is particularly difficult for students with special needs and their parents.
Colleges make difficult cuts to staffing, budgets due to coronavirus pandemic
These are tough times for higher education - especially at private liberal arts colleges like Rollins College, in Winter Park. The school's president sent out an email stating that they've had to cut $16 million from their budget.
These are tough times for higher education - especially at private liberal arts colleges like Rollins College, in Winter Park. The school's president sent out an email stating that they've had to cut $16 million from their budget.
Rollins College makes cuts to budget, staffing
Colleges are having to make tough decisions during the coronavirus pandemic. Rollins College, in Winter Park, announced it has had to slash $16 million dollars from its annual budget. Meanwhile, Valencia College, Orange County's community college system, has seen enrollment grow.
Colleges are having to make tough decisions during the coronavirus pandemic. Rollins College, in Winter Park, announced it has had to slash $16 million dollars from its annual budget. Meanwhile, Valencia College, Orange County's community college system, has seen enrollment grow.
Schools weigh remote learning against social distancing in class
School districts across the state are discussing remote learning compared to the possibility of returning to classrooms in the fall while observing social distancing.
School districts across the state are discussing remote learning compared to the possibility of returning to classrooms in the fall while observing social distancing.
Tacko Fall staying busy lockdown
Former UCF star Tacko Fall has spent the lockdown in Boston meeting with children's groups and charities, but he is also conditioning for play when the season resumes.
Former UCF star Tacko Fall has spent the lockdown in Boston meeting with children's groups and charities, but he is also conditioning for play when the season resumes.
Stopping coronavirus with special cough drop
A team of researchers at the University of Central Florida are working to stop the spread of coronavirus by developing a cough drop.
A team of researchers at the University of Central Florida are working to stop the spread of coronavirus by developing a cough drop.
Orange County teacher mixing up cooking video lessons during distance learning
An Orange County teacher is mixing up lesson plans and serving them up on YouTube for distance learning.
An Orange County teacher is mixing up lesson plans and serving them up on YouTube for distance learning.
Teachers learning to adapt to distance learning just like students
While students are practicing distance learning, teachers are behind the scenes planning lessons that adapt to the new way of conducting class.
While students are practicing distance learning, teachers are behind the scenes planning lessons that adapt to the new way of conducting class.
Next school year could be delayed, possibly starting after Labor Day
While there is less than a month left in the school year, some districts are considering distance learning over the summer and fall. The 2020-21 school year could also be delayed, starting after the Labor Day holiday.
While there is less than a month left in the school year, some districts are considering distance learning over the summer and fall. The 2020-21 school year could also be delayed, starting after the Labor Day holiday.
Students helping parents with distance learning as tutors
Home-schooling has been a challenge for parents who don't feel completely prepared for this era of distance learning. Now, a group of high school seniors is helping out as tutors.
Home-schooling has been a challenge for parents who don't feel completely prepared for this era of distance learning. Now, a group of high school seniors is helping out as tutors.
Teachers learning to adapt to distance learning just like students
While students are practicing distance learning, teachers are behind the scenes planning lessons that adapt to the new way of conducting class.
While students are practicing distance learning, teachers are behind the scenes planning lessons that adapt to the new way of conducting class.
Future of education could change
One governor has suggested that distance learning could be the future model of education. Could the same happen in Florida?
One governor has suggested that distance learning could be the future model of education. Could the same happen in Florida?
Start of next school year could be delayed
While there is less than a month left in the school year, some districts are considering distance learning over the summer and fall. The 2020-21 school year could also be delayed, starting after the Labor Day holiday.
While there is less than a month left in the school year, some districts are considering distance learning over the summer and fall. The 2020-21 school year could also be delayed, starting after the Labor Day holiday.
Students missing in action during remote learning
Some Central Florida school districts are having trouble tracking students during this period of distance learning.
Some Central Florida school districts are having trouble tracking students during this period of distance learning.
Florida university system working toward reopening campuses
After the coronavirus pandemic sent students home in March, the chairman of the state university system’s Board of Governors outlined a process Tuesday aimed at reopening campuses this fall.
After the coronavirus pandemic sent students home in March, the chairman of the state university system’s Board of Governors outlined a process Tuesday aimed at reopening campuses this fall.
Students missing in action during remote learning
Some Central Florida school districts are having trouble tracking students during this period of distance learning.
Some Central Florida school districts are having trouble tracking students during this period of distance learning.
College students file lawsuits seeking refund from schools moved online during coronavirus lockdowns
Students at more than 25 U.S. universities who have been sent home to learn online during the coronavirus pandemic are filing lawsuits against their schools, claiming they're not getting the quality of education they were promised and demanding partial refunds on tuition and campus fees.
Students at more than 25 U.S. universities who have been sent home to learn online during the coronavirus pandemic are filing lawsuits against their schools, claiming they're not getting the quality of education they were promised and demanding partial refunds on tuition and campus fees.
UCF engineers design ventilator
UCF engineers help design 3D printed ventilator that requires no electricity
UCF engineers help design 3D printed ventilator that requires no electricity
Flagler County graduates will drive across finish line to receive their diplomas
The ceremony is scheduled to happen on May 31 for the county's two high schools.
The ceremony is scheduled to happen on May 31 for the county's two high schools.
Could reopening Florida mean reopening summer school?
Distance learning is going to continue the rest of this school year, but a state lawmaker says student should head to summer school.
Distance learning is going to continue the rest of this school year, but a state lawmaker says student should head to summer school.