Poll: Students who listen to music while studying get higher grades
New research not only shows music can help students study more effectively but that it also depends on which type of music.
New research not only shows music can help students study more effectively but that it also depends on which type of music.
Parents outraged after they say 5-year-old son was dropped off bus at wrong school bus stop
The parents of a 5-year-old St. Cloud student say they were terrified after their child was dropped off at the wrong school bus stop. The boy's father was waiting for him to arrive at his bus stop, but when it showed up without him, both parents feared the worst.
The parents of a 5-year-old St. Cloud student say they were terrified after their child was dropped off at the wrong school bus stop. The boy's father was waiting for him to arrive at his bus stop, but when it showed up without him, both parents feared the worst.
Back-to-school supply deals: A list of sales in 4 big-ticket categories
Here are 12 back-to-school sales on backpacks, laptops, software and tablets.
Here are 12 back-to-school sales on backpacks, laptops, software and tablets.
Technical glitch sets off Matanzas High alarm system prompting lockdown, deputy response
An alarm system set off at Matanzas High School in Palm Coast Thursday prompting the school to be locked down and Flagler County deputies to respond.
An alarm system set off at Matanzas High School in Palm Coast Thursday prompting the school to be locked down and Flagler County deputies to respond.
After Florida student hit by car in school lot, school board member calls for safety review
As parents react to a recent incident in which a student was hit by a car in the Windermere High School parking lot, an Orange County School Board member said she takes school safety seriously and will look into it. Investigators say the student suffered minor injuries.
As parents react to a recent incident in which a student was hit by a car in the Windermere High School parking lot, an Orange County School Board member said she takes school safety seriously and will look into it. Investigators say the student suffered minor injuries.
Keller ISD to remove controversial books, including the Bible, from library shelves for review
The district says that campus staff and librarians must review the books that were challenged last year to determine if they meet requirements under new district policy.
The district says that campus staff and librarians must review the books that were challenged last year to determine if they meet requirements under new district policy.
Florida to review school LGBTQ support guides following passage of parental rights law
Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. on Wednesday gave his staff the go-ahead to "pull" LGBTQ support documents at all school districts after a State Board of Education member asserted that some could violate the state's controversial parental rights law.
Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. on Wednesday gave his staff the go-ahead to "pull" LGBTQ support documents at all school districts after a State Board of Education member asserted that some could violate the state's controversial parental rights law.
Will the student loan payment pause be extended? CEOs say it’s likely.
Payments for federally backed student loans have been suspended since the pandemic began in March 2020 — they’re set to resume Sept. 1 unless the Biden administration steps in.
Payments for federally backed student loans have been suspended since the pandemic began in March 2020 — they’re set to resume Sept. 1 unless the Biden administration steps in.
Gov. DeSantis plan to make retired first responders teachers is 'too little, too late' says union leader
Governor Ron DeSantis proposed a list of law changes he hopes will help fill thousands of open teacher jobs in Florida.
Governor Ron DeSantis proposed a list of law changes he hopes will help fill thousands of open teacher jobs in Florida.
Gov. DeSantis touts proposals amid Florida teacher shortage
Gov. Ron DeSantis will propose a slate of bills for the 2023 legislative session designed to bolster school districts' efforts to recruit teachers after students returned to classes last week amid a scarcity of educators.
Gov. Ron DeSantis will propose a slate of bills for the 2023 legislative session designed to bolster school districts' efforts to recruit teachers after students returned to classes last week amid a scarcity of educators.
How will Florida's Parental Rights in Education law be enforced? Some school officials confused on enforcement
Some Florida schools have moved library books and debated changing textbooks in response to a law critics call "Don’t Say Gay" — and some teachers have worried that family pictures on their desks could get them in trouble.
Some Florida schools have moved library books and debated changing textbooks in response to a law critics call "Don’t Say Gay" — and some teachers have worried that family pictures on their desks could get them in trouble.
How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school
Children who get the recommended hours of sleep on a regular basis are more likely to have improved focus, behavior, and learning at school.
Children who get the recommended hours of sleep on a regular basis are more likely to have improved focus, behavior, and learning at school.
Safety is a top priority as Volusia County kids head back to school
Monday is back to school for Volusia County students. Parents like Minelli Santiago are getting ready.
Monday is back to school for Volusia County students. Parents like Minelli Santiago are getting ready.
Flagler Schools working to fix lunch app that caused confusion on the first day of school
Flagler County experienced issues on Wednesday with a new app rollout. Their new School Café app replaced a 25-year-old system to manage student lunch accounts. This led to some long lines at lunch and some parents say their kids didn’t have time to eat.
Flagler County experienced issues on Wednesday with a new app rollout. Their new School Café app replaced a 25-year-old system to manage student lunch accounts. This led to some long lines at lunch and some parents say their kids didn’t have time to eat.
Seminole County's school bus app issues show improvement on second day of classes
Busing kids to school saw a big improvement in Seminole County on day two. On Wednesday, buses were running but the new Ride 360 app had parents confused about if the bus was ever coming.
Busing kids to school saw a big improvement in Seminole County on day two. On Wednesday, buses were running but the new Ride 360 app had parents confused about if the bus was ever coming.
No more pandemic-era free lunches at most US schools this year
The pandemic-era meals available for free to all public school students — regardless of family income levels — are ending. Here’s what you need to know heading into the school year.
The pandemic-era meals available for free to all public school students — regardless of family income levels — are ending. Here’s what you need to know heading into the school year.
Volusia County lays out security plans ahead of new school year
Volusia County schools are still preparing for students to return to class on Monday and safety is top of mind.
Volusia County schools are still preparing for students to return to class on Monday and safety is top of mind.
Brevard County parents react to resource officers armed with rifles around school
Heading into the new school year, Brevard County school resource officers will be equipped with rifles.Parents have mixed reactions to this new tactic.
Heading into the new school year, Brevard County school resource officers will be equipped with rifles.Parents have mixed reactions to this new tactic.
New school bus app causes confusion for Seminole County parents on first day of classes
Nearly 62,000 students are back in the classroom across Seminole County but getting there wasn’t easy for everyone. The new Ride 360 app caused quite a few headaches and frustration, parents tell FOX 35 News.
Nearly 62,000 students are back in the classroom across Seminole County but getting there wasn’t easy for everyone. The new Ride 360 app caused quite a few headaches and frustration, parents tell FOX 35 News.
Chipotle offering $1M worth of free burritos to teachers
You can nominate your favorite teacher for the prize between now and Aug. 12 by visiting Chipotle’s social media pages.
You can nominate your favorite teacher for the prize between now and Aug. 12 by visiting Chipotle’s social media pages.