FOX 35 talks with woman who graduated college with her grandfather, 88
When Melanie Salazar graduated from college on Dec. 11, she got to walk across the stage with a very special classmate: her grandfather.
When Melanie Salazar graduated from college on Dec. 11, she got to walk across the stage with a very special classmate: her grandfather.
Biden administration to send schools additional 10M COVID-19 tests per month
The White House said it will send 5 million rapid COVID-19 tests and 5 million lab-based PCR tests to schools each month in an effort to keep them open.
The White House said it will send 5 million rapid COVID-19 tests and 5 million lab-based PCR tests to schools each month in an effort to keep them open.
Texas schools ask parents to become substitute teachers amid COVID surge
According to Hays CISD, parents would still have to apply, pass the fingerprint criminal background check, and do orientation to become substitute teachers.
According to Hays CISD, parents would still have to apply, pass the fingerprint criminal background check, and do orientation to become substitute teachers.
State launches university graduation tool
The state university system on Monday announced the launch of a new online portal designed to provide students with data about graduates in certain degree fields.
The state university system on Monday announced the launch of a new online portal designed to provide students with data about graduates in certain degree fields.
Microschools gain popularity as omicron keep schools closed
School closures, mandates and regulation are prompting teachers and parents to turn to microschools for an alternative education
School closures, mandates and regulation are prompting teachers and parents to turn to microschools for an alternative education
Lawyers suing Volusia County Schools on behalf of 2 students allegedly choked by staff
Attorneys say a dramatic video shows a teacher at DeLand Middle School breaking up a fight between 15-year-old Jayquan Hightower and another student.
Attorneys say a dramatic video shows a teacher at DeLand Middle School breaking up a fight between 15-year-old Jayquan Hightower and another student.
School board term limits plan re-emerges in Florida Senate
A Senate Republican on Thursday filed a proposal that seeks eight-year term limits for county school board members.
A Senate Republican on Thursday filed a proposal that seeks eight-year term limits for county school board members.
University of Florida President Kent Fuchs to step down
The announcement came after Fuchs and UF have faced controversy during the past two months about a decision to prevent three political-science professors from serving as expert witnesses against the state in a lawsuit over a high-profile new elections law.
The announcement came after Fuchs and UF have faced controversy during the past two months about a decision to prevent three political-science professors from serving as expert witnesses against the state in a lawsuit over a high-profile new elections law.
Proposal could lead to cameras in Florida classrooms
A Florida lawmaker wants to put video cameras in every classroom and require teachers to wear microphones so that parents of students involved in incidents of alleged abuse can see what happened.
A Florida lawmaker wants to put video cameras in every classroom and require teachers to wear microphones so that parents of students involved in incidents of alleged abuse can see what happened.
Schools taking precautions amid COVID-19 spike
Students return to class this week after a holiday break. It comes as Florida is experiencing a spike in COVID-19 cases, primarily related to the omicron variant.
Students return to class this week after a holiday break. It comes as Florida is experiencing a spike in COVID-19 cases, primarily related to the omicron variant.
Schools adapt for return from break as COVID-19 cases surge
Mask requirements are returning in some school districts that had dropped them. Some are planning to vastly ramp up virus testing among students and staff. And a small number of school systems are switching to remote learning — for just a short while, educators hope.
Mask requirements are returning in some school districts that had dropped them. Some are planning to vastly ramp up virus testing among students and staff. And a small number of school systems are switching to remote learning — for just a short while, educators hope.
US colleges opting for online classes amid omicron surge
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
University of Miami to start next semester remotely amid COVID surge
The University of Miami will start the spring semester with remote-only classes amid surging cases of COVID-19 in South Florida, school officials said.
The University of Miami will start the spring semester with remote-only classes amid surging cases of COVID-19 in South Florida, school officials said.
Free COVID-19 vaccines coming to Lake County elementary schools
Lake County Schools are starting the new year with free Coronavirus vaccines.
Lake County Schools are starting the new year with free Coronavirus vaccines.
15-year-old graduates from University of Nevada, Las Vegas, as one of the youngest
Jack Rico of Huntington Beach, California, earned his college degree at 15 years old.
Jack Rico of Huntington Beach, California, earned his college degree at 15 years old.
Student loan payment pause extended through May 1
President Joe Biden said financial recovery from the pandemic will take longer than job recovery, especially for those with student loans.
President Joe Biden said financial recovery from the pandemic will take longer than job recovery, especially for those with student loans.
How a 'gifted' 11-year-old got accepted to Arizona State University
11-year-old Jimi "Monty" Hernandez was accepted into Arizona State University with plans to become a pediatric neurologist. He will be studying biochemistry, then head to medical school after graduating from ASU.
11-year-old Jimi "Monty" Hernandez was accepted into Arizona State University with plans to become a pediatric neurologist. He will be studying biochemistry, then head to medical school after graduating from ASU.
U.S. schools bring back remote learning amid COVID-19 rise, challenging Biden goal of keeping them open
Schools across the U.S. are bringing back remote learning this month, amidst a national surge in COVID-19 cases.
Schools across the U.S. are bringing back remote learning this month, amidst a national surge in COVID-19 cases.
Nationwide TikTok challenge causes several school districts to take heightened precautions
The TikTok trend is causing several school districts and law enforcement agencies nationwide to take action.
The TikTok trend is causing several school districts and law enforcement agencies nationwide to take action.
Princeton moves exams online as colleges go back to drawing board to fight COVID
Colleges across the U.S. are starting to require booster shots, extend mask mandates and in some cases revert to online classes as they brace for the new omicron variant.
Colleges across the U.S. are starting to require booster shots, extend mask mandates and in some cases revert to online classes as they brace for the new omicron variant.