Could reopening Florida mean reopening summer school?
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Distance learning is going to continue the rest of this school year, but a state lawmaker says student should head to summer school.

College students frustrated over remote learning

Arturo Ceceña is a junior at California State University Northridge. When asked to comment on his virtual learning experience at the huge university he said, “I’m not one for online classes. I love to be going to class physically…. being interactive and being social with my professor and classmates. That’s the person I am.”

Father plans drive-thru graduation for Class of 2020

Graduation may be saved for some Central Florida high school seniors. Without normal graduation ceremonies this year, one father is organizing Cars, Caps, and Grads -- a drive-thru graduation.

Report details economic impact of school closures in Florida

Florida’s economy could take an estimated $859 million hit as a result of school campuses being closed for six weeks during the coronavirus pandemic.

Car, Caps, and Grads will provide drive-thru graduation
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Graduation may be saved for some Central Florida high school seniors. Without normal graduation ceremonies this year, one father is organizing Cars, Caps, and Grads -- a drive-thru graduation.

Volusia County releases back-up high school graduation schedule

The back-up graduation rehearsals and ceremonies are scheduled to be held for Volusia County high schools beginning July 6 and ending July 11.  

“I just can’t do this.” Harried parents forgo home school

Frustration is mounting as more families across the U.S. enter their second or even third week of distance learning — and some overwhelmed parents say it will be their last.

Florida student accepted into all 8 Ivy League schools

Craig McFarland, who has a 4.98 grade point average and and never got a “B” on his high school report card, isn’t sure which university he’ll attend.

Stanford won't accept $7.4M relief funds; other universities will take the money

Stanford had been allocated $7.4 million in Higher Education Emergency Relief funds. The prestigious school in Palo Alto, also has a $28 billion endowment,

Some parents want to hold their kids back a grade
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Parents are facing a tough decision now that distance learning will continue through the end of the year. Some are considering holding their child back a year.

Seminole County high schools honor seniors with stadium lights

The Class of 2020 is missing out on various activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but one area high school is honoring its seniors in a special way.

Curbside cap and gown pick up in Tavares
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A high school in Lake County has come up with a way to honor gradating seniors in the age of coronavirus. Tavares High School is holding a non-traditional, curbside cap and gown pick up for students.

Florida students, teachers to continue virtual distance learning for remainder of school year

Governor DeSantis announced on Saturday that students in grades K-12 will continue with distance learning through the rest of the school year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Florida students will continue distance learning through rest of school year

Florida’s public school students will not set foot back on campus before summer. Students in grades K-12 will continue with distance learning through the rest of the school year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Teachers unions call for governor to keep schools closed

The debate over when to reopen Florida's schools continues. Controversy surrounds Gov. Ron DeSantis after he said schools could reopen after May 1. Teachers are opposed to the suggestion.

Balancing screen time in the age of virtual learning
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With virtual learning becoming the new normal, families are having to address a way to balance screen time for children.