Fireworks at Flagler County School Board meeting
The topic of mask mandates in schools once again caused heated moments at a school board meeting in Flagler County. Shouting from angry parents prompted the board to leave the room.
The topic of mask mandates in schools once again caused heated moments at a school board meeting in Flagler County. Shouting from angry parents prompted the board to leave the room.
$200 million in refunds still unclaimed in Florida Prepaid College Program
More than 30,000 families have yet to claim over $200 million worth of refunds from Florida's Prepaid College Tuition Program, according to program officials.
More than 30,000 families have yet to claim over $200 million worth of refunds from Florida's Prepaid College Tuition Program, according to program officials.
School reacts to TikTok challenge
A new TikTok challenge is getting so out of control one Central Florida school is taking drastic steps to protect its property.
A new TikTok challenge is getting so out of control one Central Florida school is taking drastic steps to protect its property.
FAMU extends president's contract through Dec. 2022
Florida A&M University’s Board of Trustees voted Thursday to extend the contract of university President Larry Robinson through December 2022.
Florida A&M University’s Board of Trustees voted Thursday to extend the contract of university President Larry Robinson through December 2022.
Petition to have Asian American, Pacific Islander history in schools gains signatures
A petition organized by a Central Florida woman to help stop Asian hate is gaining more signatures.
A petition organized by a Central Florida woman to help stop Asian hate is gaining more signatures.
Federal judge declines to block Florida ban on school mask mandates
A judge in Miami denied a request by parents of disabled children for a preliminary injunction against an executive order that DeSantis issued in July.
A judge in Miami denied a request by parents of disabled children for a preliminary injunction against an executive order that DeSantis issued in July.
Auburndale High teacher dies at Lakeland hospital after contracting COVID-19
An Auburndale High School science teacher has died after contracting COVID-19. D?Anthony Dorsey was just 24 years old and a life-long athlete.
An Auburndale High School science teacher has died after contracting COVID-19. D?Anthony Dorsey was just 24 years old and a life-long athlete.
Volusia County School Board approves parental opt-out to mask policy
After the Volusia County School Board voted to change its mask policy to allow for parental opt-outs, some parents still aren’t happy
After the Volusia County School Board voted to change its mask policy to allow for parental opt-outs, some parents still aren’t happy
Volusia County School Board approves parental opt-out to mask policy
After the Volusia County School Board voted to change its mask policy to allow for parental opt-outs, some parents still aren?t happy
After the Volusia County School Board voted to change its mask policy to allow for parental opt-outs, some parents still aren?t happy
Governor calls for end to FSA exams
Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling for an end to the Florida Standards Assessments exams, to be replaced with progress monitoring.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling for an end to the Florida Standards Assessments exams, to be replaced with progress monitoring.
Gov. DeSantis announces legislation to eliminate FSA, replace it with 'progress monitoring'
Florida's governor announced steps to abolish Florida Standards Assessments for the students, adding that this school year will the last for the annual tests.
Florida's governor announced steps to abolish Florida Standards Assessments for the students, adding that this school year will the last for the annual tests.
'Progress monitoring' to become new Florida standard for student growth
Teachers will be getting test results three times a year as a part of the progress monitoring model.
Teachers will be getting test results three times a year as a part of the progress monitoring model.
Incentive increases to attract more substitutes amid teacher shortage
The substitute teacher shortage in Orange County is so severe, the district is now increasing incentives to hire more as parents are left worried.
The substitute teacher shortage in Orange County is so severe, the district is now increasing incentives to hire more as parents are left worried.
New York City public schools reopen for in-person instruction
For the first time since March 2020, classroom doors reopened for about a million New York City public school students.
For the first time since March 2020, classroom doors reopened for about a million New York City public school students.
Orange County Public Schools to hire bus drivers with $3,500 sign-on bonus
Orange County Public Schools is holding a hiring event on Monday. The event begins at 9 a.m. at the Horizon High Media Center in Winter Garden.
Orange County Public Schools is holding a hiring event on Monday. The event begins at 9 a.m. at the Horizon High Media Center in Winter Garden.
Central Florida school districts face substitute teacher shortage
Seminole and Volusia County Schools are facing the same crisis: a substitute teacher shortage in part due to COVID-19.
Seminole and Volusia County Schools are facing the same crisis: a substitute teacher shortage in part due to COVID-19.
4 bomb threats called in to Gainesville school since August
The threats have disrupted operations, sending students home each time, and causing law enforcement to rush to the school, officials said.
The threats have disrupted operations, sending students home each time, and causing law enforcement to rush to the school, officials said.
Union alerts teachers of letter threatening police action over mask enforcement
A letter from a parent read, "I will call the police, the police will come, witness the crime committed against my children and then file the report.”
A letter from a parent read, "I will call the police, the police will come, witness the crime committed against my children and then file the report.”
Orange County Public Schools offering $3,500 bonus to some new hires
OCPS is trying to fill around 150 positions in food and nutrition services.
OCPS is trying to fill around 150 positions in food and nutrition services.
Lake County school board to vote on proposed mask policy
The policy would require schools with the highest number of COVID-19 cases to require masks until cases drop. Parents can opt their children out though.
The policy would require schools with the highest number of COVID-19 cases to require masks until cases drop. Parents can opt their children out though.