Teachers can apply to NASA for Artemis 'moon tree' seeds

Last year, nearly 2000 tree seeds traveled to the moon and back to Earth aboard the Artemis I, Orion space capsule.

Florida mom concerned after sons dropped off at wrong bus stop - a mile away

Parents panicked when two young kids couldn't find their home after they got off at the wrong bus stop after school. Now they're looking for answers from the school district, trying to figure out how it happened.

New College group files lawsuit against State, claiming violations of First and Fourteenth Amendments

A group from a liberal arts college in Sarasota is suing the state, claiming a violation of academic freedom. That’s in response to SB-266, an expansion of the law critics have come to call the "Stop Woke Act."

Arizona State University to offer Taylor Swift-themed psychology course: Here's what to know about it

A new course at Arizona State University may appeal to Swifties, but the course's instructor says it is not a fan club meeting for the music legend. Here's what you should know about ASU's Taylor Swift-themed psychology course.

Going to college? What you need to know about student loans

If you’re heading to college or starting to think about where you’d like to apply, you’re probably considering options for funding your education. If you need to borrow money to pursue your dreams, you are far from alone.

Volusia County updates school conduct code
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Volusia County Schools updated its conduct code with new rules for cell phones, vaping and guns.

Orange County School District asking parents to drive kids to school amid bus driver shortage

The first day of class for Orange County public schools is officially in the books. While many parents excitedly accompany their kids to school, it is actually being highly encouraged by the school district, while they work to hire more bus drivers.

Orange Co. superintendent on new school year
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FOX 35 speaks with Maria Vazquez, the superintendent of Orange County Public Schools, about the upcoming school year.

School year starts with new superintendent
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The school district in Osceola County are starting the school year with a new superintendent in charge, Dr. Mark Shanoff.

Back to School: Increase in students taking bus
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FOX 35's Randi Hildreth speaks with Arby Creach, the transportation director in Osceola County, about how they plan to keep up with the potential increase in students taking the school bus this year.

Back to School: New phone rules in Orange Co.
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Orange County Public Schools won't be allowing students to use their phones starting this year between the opening bell and dismissal.

Central Florida schools gear up for first day amid heat wave

Thousands of kids are heading back to school across central Florida on Thursday amid a heat wave. School districts tell FOX 35 they're monitoring the weather, and will adjust as needed. Here's what some of the districts are doing to prepare.

Central Florida bus drivers ready for school year, despite nationwide staff shortage issues

School bus drivers across Central Florida are doing one last test drive before students join them tomorrow morning for the first day of school. Despite the nationwide bus driver shortage, Seminole County officials said they are fully staffed and ready for students.

Idaho sued by college professors over law they say criminalizes classroom abortion discussions

Six university professors and two teachers’ unions are suing Idaho over a law that they say violates their First Amendment rights by criminalizing teaching about pro-abortion viewpoints.

Mixed reactions over new policy requiring permission slips to use students' nicknames

School districts across Central Florida are requiring parents to sign a permission slip if they want their kids' nickname or preferred name to be used in class.