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.

Debate over when to reopen schools
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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.

California schools will look very different when they reopen

Newsom said Tuesday that when the state’s 6 million students do return, things will look dramatically different.

Preschoolers learning new lesson about COVID-19
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While many kids are learning remotely at home, some preschools are still receiving and educating children in the classroom. They are also learning lessons about what the coronavirus is and it is impacting us.

Marion County providing internet access in parking lot hot spots
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As kids across Florida are learning remotely, a reliable internet connection is most important. Now, Marion County Public Schools has set up designated WiFi areas in the parking lots of 10 schools.

Marion County Schools installing Wi-Fi in school parking lots for students

Marion County Public Schools is installing Wi-Fi in the parking lots of several of its schools so students who don’t have it at home can use it there.