Orange County parents can now opt students out of wearing masks at school
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced last week that a state of emergency in the county had ended due to a drop in new coronavirus cases and a lower 14-day positivity rate.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced last week that a state of emergency in the county had ended due to a drop in new coronavirus cases and a lower 14-day positivity rate.
Philippine teacher uses life-size cutouts of students during COVID-19 school lockdown
Jayson Magan of Burol Elementary School made life-size cutouts of his students and posted them around his classroom.
Jayson Magan of Burol Elementary School made life-size cutouts of his students and posted them around his classroom.
White House outlines plans to increase COVID-19 testing in schools
The Department of Education (ED) is prepared to ramp up its COVID-19 screening efforts in schools across the U.S., the White House said on Friday.
The Department of Education (ED) is prepared to ramp up its COVID-19 screening efforts in schools across the U.S., the White House said on Friday.
Defense begins calling witnesses in Markeith Loyd murder trial
Loyd is accused of killing Orlando Police Lieutenant Debra Clayton back in 2017.
Loyd is accused of killing Orlando Police Lieutenant Debra Clayton back in 2017.
Seminole County school buses roll out amid possibility of strike
Parents in Seminole County may have to find alternative transportation for Friday. District officials are warning of a possible bus driver strike or sick-out.
Parents in Seminole County may have to find alternative transportation for Friday. District officials are warning of a possible bus driver strike or sick-out.
Feds file complaint over school board money
The U.S. Department of Education on Thursday filed a complaint requesting that an administrative law judge ordered Florida to stop withholding funds from school districts that received federal money to cover school board members’ salaries.
The U.S. Department of Education on Thursday filed a complaint requesting that an administrative law judge ordered Florida to stop withholding funds from school districts that received federal money to cover school board members’ salaries.
Photos appear to show lap-dancing, paddling at Kentucky school homecoming event
A Kentucky school district has handed down discipline after photos of “inappropriate student-led activities” at a homecoming event made the rounds on social media.
A Kentucky school district has handed down discipline after photos of “inappropriate student-led activities” at a homecoming event made the rounds on social media.
Celebration teacher being investigated, accused of having 3rd-graders clean bathroom
Some parents are upset after their third graders told them they had to clean school bathrooms. The children attend Celebration K-8 school and the parents claim their kids were on their hands and knees scrubbing the floor.
Some parents are upset after their third graders told them they had to clean school bathrooms. The children attend Celebration K-8 school and the parents claim their kids were on their hands and knees scrubbing the floor.
Parents clash over masks in schools ahead of Brevard school board meeting
Parents in Brevard County will still be able to opt their students out of wearing masks in school. The school board voted in favor of that Tuesday night.
Parents in Brevard County will still be able to opt their students out of wearing masks in school. The school board voted in favor of that Tuesday night.
Parents, early learning facility owners navigating childcare crisis
Some parents are having a tough time find accommodations for their young child and owners are having trouble finding staff. Early Education leaders are working on solutions to help.
Some parents are having a tough time find accommodations for their young child and owners are having trouble finding staff. Early Education leaders are working on solutions to help.
Parents rally for, against extension of Orange County school mask mandates
Some parents gathered Monday for a rally to keep the Orange County school district’s mask policy in place.
Some parents gathered Monday for a rally to keep the Orange County school district’s mask policy in place.
Orange County students participate in global education initiative about space
Orange County Pubic School leaders are working to bring hands-on educational experiences to students. The district participated in the education initiative "Rock Your School".
Orange County Pubic School leaders are working to bring hands-on educational experiences to students. The district participated in the education initiative "Rock Your School".
Judge set to decide on Florida school mask rule
The challenge was filed by school boards in Alachua, Broward, Duval, Miami-Dade, Orange and Leon counties, which are among eight boards facing state financial penalties after adopting policies that required students to wear masks to try to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The challenge was filed by school boards in Alachua, Broward, Duval, Miami-Dade, Orange and Leon counties, which are among eight boards facing state financial penalties after adopting policies that required students to wear masks to try to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Schools forced to limit lunch options amid nationwide supply chain crisis
School meal programs are facing food shortages and supply delays that may cause officials to limit the breakfast and lunch options for students.
School meal programs are facing food shortages and supply delays that may cause officials to limit the breakfast and lunch options for students.
Father of child with Down syndrome says mask was tied around his daughter's head
The father of a special needs child with Down syndrome is speaking out, still fuming that his 7-year-old daughter came home from Ocean Breeze Elementary School with a mask tied around her head.
The father of a special needs child with Down syndrome is speaking out, still fuming that his 7-year-old daughter came home from Ocean Breeze Elementary School with a mask tied around her head.
Florida Board of Education approves changes to civics curriculum
The State Board of Education on Wednesday approved a new rule aimed at shaping civic education in public schools.
The State Board of Education on Wednesday approved a new rule aimed at shaping civic education in public schools.
DeSantis takes on feds in mask mandate showdown
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called out the U.S. Department of Justice and their investigation into the intimidation of school board members. The governor was clear that he wants the feds to stay out of Florida.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called out the U.S. Department of Justice and their investigation into the intimidation of school board members. The governor was clear that he wants the feds to stay out of Florida.
Osceola County parents say inappropriate book needs to be removed from school library
Some parents want a book removed from Osceola County public school libraries, saying it's inappropriate.
Some parents want a book removed from Osceola County public school libraries, saying it's inappropriate.
Flagler Sheriff: School threats on the rise
Flagler County is seeing an uptick in school threats over the last two months. Now, the sheriff is urging parents to talk with their children. The most recent arrest involves a student at Buddy Taylor Middle School.
Flagler County is seeing an uptick in school threats over the last two months. Now, the sheriff is urging parents to talk with their children. The most recent arrest involves a student at Buddy Taylor Middle School.
Florida Board of Education to meet in Orlando on Wednesday
The board is expected to consider a long list of agenda items, including some having to do with COVID-19 protocols in schools.
The board is expected to consider a long list of agenda items, including some having to do with COVID-19 protocols in schools.