Orange County schools experience hiccups as schools move to distance learning
Orange County Superintendent Barbara Jenkins told FOX 35 News that the first day of distance learning felt like the first day of a school year.
Orange County Superintendent Barbara Jenkins told FOX 35 News that the first day of distance learning felt like the first day of a school year.
Online teachers now learning from their students in China
Sunshine LaLonde started 2020 off with fun new side gig, teaching English to children in China on line via VIPKid.
Sunshine LaLonde started 2020 off with fun new side gig, teaching English to children in China on line via VIPKid.
Teacher gets a lesson on coronavirus
Sunshine LaLonde started 2020 off with fun new side gig, teaching English to children in China on line via VIPKid.
Sunshine LaLonde started 2020 off with fun new side gig, teaching English to children in China on line via VIPKid.
Teachers preparing for virtual learning amid coronavirus pandemic
Teachers all across central Florida are making the switch from classroom teaching to virtual teaching.
Teachers all across central Florida are making the switch from classroom teaching to virtual teaching.
Students begin learning from home
With schools closed until at least next month, students will make the switch from classroom to remote learning.
With schools closed until at least next month, students will make the switch from classroom to remote learning.
Florida's universities to offer pass-fail grades
Florida university students soon could choose to have their spring semester classes graded on a pass or fail scale, as university officials weigh options to help students transition to remote education amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Florida university students soon could choose to have their spring semester classes graded on a pass or fail scale, as university officials weigh options to help students transition to remote education amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Daycares struggle but stay open to help essential workers
Few get past the front doors at Ladybird Academy of Wekiva Springs in Longwood these days.
Few get past the front doors at Ladybird Academy of Wekiva Springs in Longwood these days.
Teachers from one elementary school go on parade
Students lined the streets in one Orange County neighborhood as their teachers drove by in a parade of cars, honking and waving. Behind the wheel were teachers from Lake Silver Elementary School.
Students lined the streets in one Orange County neighborhood as their teachers drove by in a parade of cars, honking and waving. Behind the wheel were teachers from Lake Silver Elementary School.
Seminole County preparing for distance learning
Teachers, parents and students in Seminole County are preparing for distance learning. Laptops were distributed on Monday and the distance learning begins next week, with instructors teaching from home.
Teachers, parents and students in Seminole County are preparing for distance learning. Laptops were distributed on Monday and the distance learning begins next week, with instructors teaching from home.
‘I’m nervous:’ Parents anxious as coronavirus turns homes into classrooms
The Ware family is one of many facing a new challenge, distance learning, as the coronavirus shuts down schools across the nation.Harvey Ware and his wife, Samantha, stopped by Lyman High School Monday to pick up a laptop as they prepare to turn their home into a classroom.Seminole County Public Schools handed out 1,200 laptops to families in the district for the at-home distance learning program from March 23-27.
The Ware family is one of many facing a new challenge, distance learning, as the coronavirus shuts down schools across the nation.Harvey Ware and his wife, Samantha, stopped by Lyman High School Monday to pick up a laptop as they prepare to turn their home into a classroom.Seminole County Public Schools handed out 1,200 laptops to families in the district for the at-home distance learning program from March 23-27.
Missouri chancellor tapped to lead UCF
After a months-long search, the chancellor of the University of Missouri has been tapped to serve as president of the University of Central Florida.
After a months-long search, the chancellor of the University of Missouri has been tapped to serve as president of the University of Central Florida.
Local company cleans playgrounds in Volusia, Seminole Counties to help keep kids safe
They’re making these playgrounds safer for families to enjoy while the kids are home from school and for when classes finally go back in session.
They’re making these playgrounds safer for families to enjoy while the kids are home from school and for when classes finally go back in session.
UCF cancels spring commencement ceremonies
The University of Central Florida announced on Tuesday that it will not hold its spring commencement ceremonies.
The University of Central Florida announced on Tuesday that it will not hold its spring commencement ceremonies.
Georgia families adjust to virtual learning during coronavirus school closures
With Gwinnett County Schools closed due to the coronavirus outbreak Ruth McMullin, like so many other parents across the country, finds herself in uncharted territory.
With Gwinnett County Schools closed due to the coronavirus outbreak Ruth McMullin, like so many other parents across the country, finds herself in uncharted territory.
Scholastic offering free educational online activities for children to keep learning
With millions of children home from school over the next couple weeks, Scholastic has put together a website to keep students busy and learning.
With millions of children home from school over the next couple weeks, Scholastic has put together a website to keep students busy and learning.
New York City closing schools to stop spread of coronavirus
New York City will close public schools as early as Tuesday, sending over 1.1 million children home in hopes of curbing the spread of coronavirus.
New York City will close public schools as early as Tuesday, sending over 1.1 million children home in hopes of curbing the spread of coronavirus.
Amid school closures, state will still provide free meals to students
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services got the green light to allow Florida public schools to provide meals while schools are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services got the green light to allow Florida public schools to provide meals while schools are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Home school teacher offers parents tips amid closings due to coronavirus
Schools across the country will be closing beginning Monday as fears of the spread of the coronavirus continue. This will create a unique situation where students will be expected to begin distance learning or online courses during that time despite not actually being at school.
Schools across the country will be closing beginning Monday as fears of the spread of the coronavirus continue. This will create a unique situation where students will be expected to begin distance learning or online courses during that time despite not actually being at school.
Florida schools asked to extend spring break
Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran “strongly recommended” Friday that school districts extend spring break by an extra week, in a sweeping attempt to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.
Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran “strongly recommended” Friday that school districts extend spring break by an extra week, in a sweeping attempt to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.
Parents shuffle plans to deal with extended spring break
Parents are reacting to the announcement that Florida schools would remain closed through March 30.
Parents are reacting to the announcement that Florida schools would remain closed through March 30.