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.
More closures announced from theme parks to schools
All public schools in Florida will close for a week following spring break, returning on March 30. In other news on Friday, the last of Central Florida's theme parks announced they would be suspending operations after the business day on Sunday.
All public schools in Florida will close for a week following spring break, returning on March 30. In other news on Friday, the last of Central Florida's theme parks announced they would be suspending operations after the business day on Sunday.
Embry-Riddle will move its classes online starting March 18
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University announced on Friday that it is moving its classes online.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University announced on Friday that it is moving its classes online.
Schools teaching how to practice good hygiene
A good defense against germs, including the coronavirus, is practicing good hygiene. Some students in Central Florida are getting a lesson on cleanliness.
A good defense against germs, including the coronavirus, is practicing good hygiene. Some students in Central Florida are getting a lesson on cleanliness.
Governor: Ohio schools to close for 3 weeks beginning Monday
He acknowledged the disruptions it will mean for families but said it’s necessary to help prevent the spread of the virus.
He acknowledged the disruptions it will mean for families but said it’s necessary to help prevent the spread of the virus.
All state universities in Florida to move classes online in response to COVID-19
The Board of Governors for the State University System of Florida is directing all universities in the state to implement a plan in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to include remote instruction for students over a two week period.
The Board of Governors for the State University System of Florida is directing all universities in the state to implement a plan in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to include remote instruction for students over a two week period.
Florida schools teach students proper hand-washing techniques in light of coronavirus pandemic
School volunteers have been teaching children how to properly wash their hands for six years through the Healthy Hands program, but they are ramping up their efforts as the virus spreads across the United States.
School volunteers have been teaching children how to properly wash their hands for six years through the Healthy Hands program, but they are ramping up their efforts as the virus spreads across the United States.