Back-to-school in Central Florida: Teacher shortages, bus driver call-outs on the first day of class
Thousands of Central Florida kids are headed back to school on Wednesday and there are concerns that teacher shortages and the lack of bus drivers could impact the start of their school year.
Thousands of Central Florida kids are headed back to school on Wednesday and there are concerns that teacher shortages and the lack of bus drivers could impact the start of their school year.
Orange, Seminole and Brevard families return to paying for meals this school year
Over the last two years, the federal government has been paying for all students at public schools to eat at no cost because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Over the last two years, the federal government has been paying for all students at public schools to eat at no cost because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In wake of Uvalde, Florida agencies beefing up school security
School safety is a major concern for parents in Central Florida following the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Authorities in Orange County have detailed their plans to keep schools safe just as classes resume on Wednesday.
School safety is a major concern for parents in Central Florida following the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Authorities in Orange County have detailed their plans to keep schools safe just as classes resume on Wednesday.
Deputies to carry rifles at Brevard County schools: 'We mean business'
In response to the recent school shootings around the country, the Brevard County Sheriff's Office announced that its school resource deputies will carry rifles on campus to help better protect children and staff.
In response to the recent school shootings around the country, the Brevard County Sheriff's Office announced that its school resource deputies will carry rifles on campus to help better protect children and staff.
School safety top of mind as students head back to school in Orange County
As Orange County students get ready to return to school on Wednesday, safety is top of mind for school officials and law enforcement.
As Orange County students get ready to return to school on Wednesday, safety is top of mind for school officials and law enforcement.
Frustrated Seminole County parents scramble for school bus information
Two days before the start of the 2022-23 school year in Seminole County and parents are having issues accessing bus route information for their children in the district.
Two days before the start of the 2022-23 school year in Seminole County and parents are having issues accessing bus route information for their children in the district.
Florida's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday: These items are tax-free
Sunday, Aug. 7 is the final day to take advantage of Florida's annual back-to-school sales tax holiday.
Sunday, Aug. 7 is the final day to take advantage of Florida's annual back-to-school sales tax holiday.
Orange County holds free vaccinations, COVID shots for students event on Saturday
Orange County families packed into the gym at the school district's Academic Center for Excellence. Saturday was the last day for kindergarten and seventh grade students to get their required vaccinations for free, from the district. Parents say they're happy for the opportunity.
Orange County families packed into the gym at the school district's Academic Center for Excellence. Saturday was the last day for kindergarten and seventh grade students to get their required vaccinations for free, from the district. Parents say they're happy for the opportunity.
Back-to-school sales: These retailers are offering big discounts
For parents and caregivers on a budget, here are some this year's best back-to-school deals.
For parents and caregivers on a budget, here are some this year's best back-to-school deals.
The best, worst states in America for early education in 2022: report
The rankings were based on access to early childhood education, quality, resources and more.
The rankings were based on access to early childhood education, quality, resources and more.
Orange County opens new schools as student population grows
Five brand-new schools are opening in Orange County, as more people move to Central Florida.
Five brand-new schools are opening in Orange County, as more people move to Central Florida.
Florida schools still need more teachers, bus drivers before school starts
Students and teachers will return to their classrooms over the next few weeks for the start of the school year, despite districts across Central Florida needing more teachers and bus drivers.
Students and teachers will return to their classrooms over the next few weeks for the start of the school year, despite districts across Central Florida needing more teachers and bus drivers.
5 new schools to open in Orange County this month
Orange County Public Schools to open 5 new schools ahead of the 2022-23 academic year.
Orange County Public Schools to open 5 new schools ahead of the 2022-23 academic year.
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 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 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
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
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.
Watch: New safety lights installed on Osceola school buses to make them more visible in low-light areas
Drivers will notice new flashing, red safety lights installed on some school buses in Osceola County when students return to their bus stops for the 2022-23 school year.
Drivers will notice new flashing, red safety lights installed on some school buses in Osceola County when students return to their bus stops for the 2022-23 school year.
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.