DeSantis adds fuel to critical race theory fight with legislation that would allow parents to sue schools
Continuing his administration’s campaign against critical race theory, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday teased legislation that he said would, in part, allow parents to sue schools that teach the theory.
Continuing his administration’s campaign against critical race theory, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday teased legislation that he said would, in part, allow parents to sue schools that teach the theory.
‘We appreciate him’: Class pools money to buy teacher 1st pair of Air Jordans
One group of students went above and beyond to surprise their history teacher with his favorite pair of Air Jordans sneakers — a style he had never owned before.
One group of students went above and beyond to surprise their history teacher with his favorite pair of Air Jordans sneakers — a style he had never owned before.
State releases all funds withheld from districts over mask mandates
The dispute between the state of Florida and several school systems over COVID-19 mask mandates appears to have finally ended, and the state has released all of the funds it withheld.
The dispute between the state of Florida and several school systems over COVID-19 mask mandates appears to have finally ended, and the state has released all of the funds it withheld.
Florida's state college enrollment continues to shrink
Florida's college officials are trying to figure out what’s behind a continuing drop in state college enrollment, which analysts project could decline by more than 9 percent over the next five years if the trend persists.
Florida's college officials are trying to figure out what’s behind a continuing drop in state college enrollment, which analysts project could decline by more than 9 percent over the next five years if the trend persists.
'It could be life altering': Officials share consequences for making a school threat
Authorities are seeing an increase in threats made at Central Florida high schools and the consequences can be serious.
Authorities are seeing an increase in threats made at Central Florida high schools and the consequences can be serious.
Utah high schoolers launch booster club to support students in the arts
Caleb Stay, 17, helped launch “The Bruin Classies” at Mountain View High School in Utah to support student performers at their events.
Caleb Stay, 17, helped launch “The Bruin Classies” at Mountain View High School in Utah to support student performers at their events.
Orange County Schools: False threats, foolish pranks will have serious consequences
District officials ask that parents speak to their children regarding safety expectations and check their backpacks for items that are not allowed.
District officials ask that parents speak to their children regarding safety expectations and check their backpacks for items that are not allowed.
Flagler students can retake SAT if they so choose after disruption over masks
Students in Flagler County were in jeopardy of having their SAT test scores tossed out because a school board member showed up at a recent exam session and directed students to remove their face masks. The College Board investigated and is offering a makeup test opportunity for students.
Students in Flagler County were in jeopardy of having their SAT test scores tossed out because a school board member showed up at a recent exam session and directed students to remove their face masks. The College Board investigated and is offering a makeup test opportunity for students.
University of Florida professors cite fear of state politicians on campus
The report prepared by a committee of professors for the school’s Faculty Senate was released this week.
The report prepared by a committee of professors for the school’s Faculty Senate was released this week.
OCFR donates fire equipment, vehicle to East River High Fire Academy
Some East River High School students are on their way to becoming firefighters with the help of a generous donation from Orange County Fire Rescue.
Some East River High School students are on their way to becoming firefighters with the help of a generous donation from Orange County Fire Rescue.
Lakeland teen receives perfect scores on 2 AP exams
A senior at Harrison High School for the Arts is one of only a dozen students around the world to receive perfect scores on the Advanced Placement 2D and 3D Art and Design exams.
A senior at Harrison High School for the Arts is one of only a dozen students around the world to receive perfect scores on the Advanced Placement 2D and 3D Art and Design exams.
Boy with special needs spends hours on Orange County school bus, says parents
Mika Davis is having a hard time getting from school to his house. His parents say their son isn't able to speak, isn't potty-trained, and needs supervision and assistance. They say they have been dealing with bus delays since school started in August.
Mika Davis is having a hard time getting from school to his house. His parents say their son isn't able to speak, isn't potty-trained, and needs supervision and assistance. They say they have been dealing with bus delays since school started in August.
Former Carver Middle School teacher says she quit because she felt unsafe
Two teenagers have been charged after shots were fired outside an Orlando middle school and now a former teacher is telling FOX 35 News she believes the campus has been unsafe for years.
Two teenagers have been charged after shots were fired outside an Orlando middle school and now a former teacher is telling FOX 35 News she believes the campus has been unsafe for years.
Central Florida college cancels $1.2 million in student debt
Students enrolled at the college between March 1, 2020, and June 30, 2021, are eligible for the debt cancelation.
Students enrolled at the college between March 1, 2020, and June 30, 2021, are eligible for the debt cancelation.
Volusia County School District investigating social media bullying
The Volusia County School District is investigating a social media page that some say was meant to target and bully students.
The Volusia County School District is investigating a social media page that some say was meant to target and bully students.
University of Florida wants to ax 'critical race' from study title, complaint says
An associate dean said the graduate school wouldn’t approve anything with the word “critical” in the title of a curriculum initiative to examine race and anti-racism.
An associate dean said the graduate school wouldn’t approve anything with the word “critical” in the title of a curriculum initiative to examine race and anti-racism.
Florida lawmakers push to increase minimum school dropout age
The Sunshine State is one of 15 states that allows students to drop out of school with parent permission at 16-years-old.
The Sunshine State is one of 15 states that allows students to drop out of school with parent permission at 16-years-old.
Flagler County Sheriff's Office closes criminal case involving ban of controversial book
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly had harsh words after closing an investigation into a book found in Flagler County Schools.
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly had harsh words after closing an investigation into a book found in Flagler County Schools.
Increase in Seminole County school fights pushing parents to withdraw students
A Seminole County school has seen an uptick in fights which is causing some parents to transfer their children to different schools.
A Seminole County school has seen an uptick in fights which is causing some parents to transfer their children to different schools.
Masks optional for everyone at Orange County Public Schools, officials say
Orange County Public Schools has announced that masks will now be optional for students in district buildings and vehicles.
Orange County Public Schools has announced that masks will now be optional for students in district buildings and vehicles.