Flagler interim superintendent on upcoming school year
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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

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.”

Florida Department of Education to College Board: 'Stop playing games'

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

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

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.

School safety expert weighs in on Florida district's new school cellphone policies

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
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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

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 student pushes for more sun safety lessons in 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

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.

Fisher-Price unveils first-ever sensory line of toys for preschoolers

Fisher-Price unveils first-ever sensory line of toys for preschoolers

The company said it wants to create "a more inclusive play experience for neurodivergent and neurotypical kids, by allowing them to create their own unique play. "

The company said it wants to create "a more inclusive play experience for neurodivergent and neurotypical kids, by allowing them to create their own unique play. "

Judge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be charged over ‘harmful’ materials

Judge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be charged over ‘harmful’ materials

The number of attempts to ban or restrict books across the U.S. last year was the highest in the 20 years the American Library Association has been tracking such efforts.

The number of attempts to ban or restrict books across the U.S. last year was the highest in the 20 years the American Library Association has been tracking such efforts.

Barack Obama's first college is latest to end legacy admissions

Barack Obama's first college is latest to end legacy admissions

Occidental College is the latest school to end legacy admissions in the wake of a Supreme Court decision removing race from admissions decisions.

Occidental College is the latest school to end legacy admissions in the wake of a Supreme Court decision removing race from admissions decisions.

Florida district requiring specifics to back up student absences: 'It’s very invasive'

Florida district requiring specifics to back up student absences: 'It’s very invasive'

Parents are used to sending their kids to school with a note to excuse an absence. However, in Marion County, parents will now have to provide more information when their child is absent. It’s a change that has left many parents unhappy.

Parents are used to sending their kids to school with a note to excuse an absence. However, in Marion County, parents will now have to provide more information when their child is absent. It’s a change that has left many parents unhappy.

Hundreds of Brevard Public School teachers leaving before new school year starts

Hundreds of Brevard Public School teachers leaving before new school year starts

Hundreds of Brevard Public School teachers are calling it quits with the new school year weeks away. Over the past several months, the district recorded over 200 resignations and retirements with some leaving sooner than they intended.

Hundreds of Brevard Public School teachers are calling it quits with the new school year weeks away. Over the past several months, the district recorded over 200 resignations and retirements with some leaving sooner than they intended.