Judge backs Osceola County in dispute with American Classical Charter Academy

Judge backs Osceola County in dispute with American Classical Charter Academy

An administrative law judge Friday upheld a decision by the Osceola County School Board to terminate a contract with a charter school, citing issues such as a large number of uncertified teachers and not properly providing exceptional-student education services.

An administrative law judge Friday upheld a decision by the Osceola County School Board to terminate a contract with a charter school, citing issues such as a large number of uncertified teachers and not properly providing exceptional-student education services.

Florida to schools: Don’t follow federal LGBTQ protections

Florida to schools: Don’t follow federal LGBTQ protections

Florida advised school districts to ignore protections for LGBTQ students that President Joe Biden’s administration is trying to implement, saying the anti-discrimination language is not binding law and following the guidance could result in breaking state law.

Florida advised school districts to ignore protections for LGBTQ students that President Joe Biden’s administration is trying to implement, saying the anti-discrimination language is not binding law and following the guidance could result in breaking state law.

Orange County teacher pay raise passes by slim margin

Orange County teacher pay raise passes by slim margin

Orange County Teachers narrowly approved a 6 percent pay raise ahead of the upcoming school year. The final votes were counted Thursday night.

Orange County Teachers narrowly approved a 6 percent pay raise ahead of the upcoming school year. The final votes were counted Thursday night.

Florida teachers get help from non-profit providing free supplies ahead of school year

Florida teachers get help from non-profit providing free supplies ahead of school year

Teachers are getting their classrooms ready for your child and they’re finding a lot of the supplies are more expensive. Many are exploring options to check off the list and save money.

Teachers are getting their classrooms ready for your child and they’re finding a lot of the supplies are more expensive. Many are exploring options to check off the list and save money.

President Biden weighs extending student loan payment pause beyond August 31

President Biden weighs extending student loan payment pause beyond August 31

The White House said that President Biden is deliberating whether to extend the pause on federal student loan payments beyond Aug. 31 and forgive a portion of student debt per borrower.

The White House said that President Biden is deliberating whether to extend the pause on federal student loan payments beyond Aug. 31 and forgive a portion of student debt per borrower.

Florida teacher shortage continues with school start just weeks away

Florida teacher shortage continues with school start just weeks away

Many students in Central Florida are heading back to the classroom in about two weeks and districts are still working to find hundreds of teachers.

Many students in Central Florida are heading back to the classroom in about two weeks and districts are still working to find hundreds of teachers.

Osceola County students to scan ID badges when getting on and off the bus this school year

Osceola County students to scan ID badges when getting on and off the bus this school year

Students who take the bus to school in Osceola County this school year will scan their ID badges, which the district hopes will help them better monitor who is getting on and off buses as they travel to and from school.

Students who take the bus to school in Osceola County this school year will scan their ID badges, which the district hopes will help them better monitor who is getting on and off buses as they travel to and from school.

New safety features in school buses help track students
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New safety features in school buses help track students

New technology onboard school buses will help Osceola County safely track the nearly 23,000 students who board and exit the vehicles.

New technology onboard school buses will help Osceola County safely track the nearly 23,000 students who board and exit the vehicles.

Orange County teachers argue for larger pay raises due to inflation

Orange County teachers argue for larger pay raises due to inflation

Some Orange County teachers say they are voting against a proposed pay raise. They argue it’s not enough and want union leaders and the district to go back to the table to figure out another option.

Some Orange County teachers say they are voting against a proposed pay raise. They argue it’s not enough and want union leaders and the district to go back to the table to figure out another option.

UCLA professor quits job, says 'woke takeover' of education 'intellectually corrupt'

UCLA professor quits job, says 'woke takeover' of education 'intellectually corrupt'

Joseph Manson retired from his tenured position in UCLA's anthropology department because of the "Woke takeover of higher education," he wrote in a now-viral blog post.

Joseph Manson retired from his tenured position in UCLA's anthropology department because of the "Woke takeover of higher education," he wrote in a now-viral blog post.

Gov. Ron DeSantis focuses on efforts to win school board races

Gov. Ron DeSantis focuses on efforts to win school board races

Emphasizing that school-board elections have a "significant impact" on families, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday focused heavily on his support for candidates who align with his education agenda as he helped kick off an event held by the conservative group Moms for Liberty.

Emphasizing that school-board elections have a "significant impact" on families, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday focused heavily on his support for candidates who align with his education agenda as he helped kick off an event held by the conservative group Moms for Liberty.

Orange County schools offering $1,500 hiring incentive for bus drivers, mechanics

Orange County schools offering $1,500 hiring incentive for bus drivers, mechanics

Orange County Public Schools is hoping to hire 100 bus drivers and 20 mechanics at a job fair in Pine Hills – and it is offering incentives officials hope will entice applicants. 

Orange County Public Schools is hoping to hire 100 bus drivers and 20 mechanics at a job fair in Pine Hills – and it is offering incentives officials hope will entice applicants. 

Volusia County public school students to get free meals for 2022-23 school year

Volusia County public school students to get free meals for 2022-23 school year

All students attending Volusia County public schools will have access to free breakfast and lunch meals for the 2022-23 school year, according to the Volusia County School District. 

All students attending Volusia County public schools will have access to free breakfast and lunch meals for the 2022-23 school year, according to the Volusia County School District. 

Winter Park police host 'Back To School Supply Drive' for children in need

Winter Park police host 'Back To School Supply Drive' for children in need

The Winter Park Police Department is hosting a "Back To School Supply Drive" for people to donate school supplies for children and schools in need.

The Winter Park Police Department is hosting a "Back To School Supply Drive" for people to donate school supplies for children and schools in need.

Florida school grades: See how your child's district scored

Florida school grades: See how your child's district scored

The Florida Department of Education is out with its annual grades for school districts. Overall, Central Florida's school districts look good, with most districts painting a positive picture.

The Florida Department of Education is out with its annual grades for school districts. Overall, Central Florida's school districts look good, with most districts painting a positive picture.