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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.