Some Florida school districts requiring permission slips to use students' nicknames
For example, if your child's name is Robert but likes to be called Rob, the form will need to be filled out so teachers and staff can call your child Rob.
For example, if your child's name is Robert but likes to be called Rob, the form will need to be filled out so teachers and staff can call your child Rob.
Volusia County School Board considers new punishments for kids caught vaping, plus other new rules
Volusia County’s School Board is considering new rules, as well as new punishments for violating them. One of the main issues the board is trying to tackle is vaping in the Volusia County School District.
Volusia County’s School Board is considering new rules, as well as new punishments for violating them. One of the main issues the board is trying to tackle is vaping in the Volusia County School District.
Permission slips for nicknames, pronouns
If a child has a nickname and is attending school in Orange County, parents will be required to fill out special forms. It is a result of legislation passed earlier this year.
If a child has a nickname and is attending school in Orange County, parents will be required to fill out special forms. It is a result of legislation passed earlier this year.
Cooking with Allison: One-pot 'healthy jambalaya'
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Allison Gargaro has the perfect one-pot recipe to make the transition from summer to school a bit easier on families.
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Allison Gargaro has the perfect one-pot recipe to make the transition from summer to school a bit easier on families.
Back-to-school shopping to cost Americans more than ever amid inflation spike
Back-to-school shopping is expected to cost Americans a record amount this year, as shoppers face high inflation across the country.
Back-to-school shopping is expected to cost Americans a record amount this year, as shoppers face high inflation across the country.
AP Psychology might be available to Florida students after all
Statements from both sides suggested students in Florida would be able to take the full course after all.
Statements from both sides suggested students in Florida would be able to take the full course after all.
Flagler interim superintendent on upcoming school year
FOX 35 News' Amanda McKenzie speaks with LaShakia Moore, the interim superintendent for Flagler Schools, about the upcoming school year.
FOX 35 News' Amanda McKenzie speaks with LaShakia Moore, the interim superintendent for Flagler Schools, about the upcoming school year.
Conservative groups sue to block Biden plan that cancels $39B in student loans
The Education Department called the suit “a desperate attempt from right wing special interests to keep hundreds of thousands of borrowers in debt.”
The Education Department called the suit “a desperate attempt from right wing special interests to keep hundreds of thousands of borrowers in debt.”
Over 1,000 Florida teachers surprised with free luxury bags as thank you ahead of upcoming school year
Over 1,000 teachers in the Orange County Public School system were surprised with free designer bags ahead of the upcoming school year.
Over 1,000 teachers in the Orange County Public School system were surprised with free designer bags ahead of the upcoming school year.
Attention Florida drivers: School bus safety laws to remember as students go back to school
Back to school means back to safety! Refresh your memory with these traffic laws when it comes to driving around school buses.
Back to school means back to safety! Refresh your memory with these traffic laws when it comes to driving around school buses.
Florida Department of Education to College Board: 'Stop playing games'
The College Board said Thursday that the Florida Department of Education banned AP Psychology in the state due to sexual orientation and gender identity curriculum concerns – a stipulation of Gov. Ron DeSantis' new legislation that bans the instruction of these topics in elementary, middle and high schools.
The College Board said Thursday that the Florida Department of Education banned AP Psychology in the state due to sexual orientation and gender identity curriculum concerns – a stipulation of Gov. Ron DeSantis' new legislation that bans the instruction of these topics in elementary, middle and high schools.
2 Central Florida school districts scrap AP Psychology, introduce new options amid state 'ban' on course
Two of Central Florida's largest school districts have decided to no longer offer AP Psychology after a move from the Florida Department of Education that said it will no longer allow the course to be offered for college credit amid sexual orientation and gender identity curriculum concerns.
Two of Central Florida's largest school districts have decided to no longer offer AP Psychology after a move from the Florida Department of Education that said it will no longer allow the course to be offered for college credit amid sexual orientation and gender identity curriculum concerns.
Florida bans AP Psychology course over sexual orientation, gender identity curriculum concerns: College Board
The Florida Department of Education has banned AP Psychology courses throughout the state due to sexual orientation and gender identity curriculum concerns, the College Board said in a statement Thursday.
The Florida Department of Education has banned AP Psychology courses throughout the state due to sexual orientation and gender identity curriculum concerns, the College Board said in a statement Thursday.
The Florida Keys wants to pay you up to $98K to work in paradise
Schools in the Florida Keys are hiring – and they're looking to dish out up to $98,000 for some positions.
Schools in the Florida Keys are hiring – and they're looking to dish out up to $98,000 for some positions.
School safety expert weighs in on Florida district's new school cellphone policies
As students head back to school over the next couple of weeks, some may be in for a rude awakening. Lots of school districts now have tighter restrictions on cellphone use.
As students head back to school over the next couple of weeks, some may be in for a rude awakening. Lots of school districts now have tighter restrictions on cellphone use.
School restrictions grow on cellphone usage
There are mixed reactions when it comes to some school's cell phone policies in Florida.
There are mixed reactions when it comes to some school's cell phone policies in Florida.
Osceola SRO's train for active shooter ahead of school start
As Osceola County students prepare to go back to the classroom, school resource officers are preparing for the worst-case scenario – a school shooter.
As Osceola County students prepare to go back to the classroom, school resource officers are preparing for the worst-case scenario – a school shooter.
Orange County School Board approves student cellphone use ban, with some exceptions
The Orange County School Board voted to not allow students to use phones during school.
The Orange County School Board voted to not allow students to use phones during school.
Orange County student pushes for more sun safety lessons in school
Orange County Public School leaders are updating the curriculum for the next school. The inspiration for a new topic came from one student.
Orange County Public School leaders are updating the curriculum for the next school. The inspiration for a new topic came from one student.
LeBron James-backed I Promise School delivers 'discouraging' student test results: report
The I Promise School opened in 2018 as a part of the Akron Public Schools system. But, multiple years have gone by since the school's fall class of eighth-grade students produced passing scores for Ohio's math test.
The I Promise School opened in 2018 as a part of the Akron Public Schools system. But, multiple years have gone by since the school's fall class of eighth-grade students produced passing scores for Ohio's math test.