Teacher took off mask for read-aloud and infected half the class with COVID-19, CDC report says
Health officials investigated a COVID-19 delta outbreak at an elementary school in California and found an unvaccinated, infected teacher who read aloud to students without a mask started the spread.
Health officials investigated a COVID-19 delta outbreak at an elementary school in California and found an unvaccinated, infected teacher who read aloud to students without a mask started the spread.
Judge blocks Florida governor’s order banning mask mandates
DeSantis’ July 30 executive order sought to bar districts from enacting mask mandates and triggered a state Department of Health rule that said any student mask requirements must allow parents to opt out.
DeSantis’ July 30 executive order sought to bar districts from enacting mask mandates and triggered a state Department of Health rule that said any student mask requirements must allow parents to opt out.
Broward Schools superintendent offers insight ahead of OCPS mask mandate
To know whether masks work, Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Vickie Cartwright says all you have to do is look at the numbers.
To know whether masks work, Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Vickie Cartwright says all you have to do is look at the numbers.
Broward Schools superintendent offers insight ahead of OCPS mask mandate
To know whether masks work, Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Vickie Cartwright says all you have to do is look at the numbers.
To know whether masks work, Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Vickie Cartwright says all you have to do is look at the numbers.
Lawsuit over Florida school mask mandates now before judge
A group of parents filed the lawsuit challenging DeSantis’ July 30 order, alleging that it violates a section of the state Constitution.
A group of parents filed the lawsuit challenging DeSantis’ July 30 order, alleging that it violates a section of the state Constitution.
As school mask mandate debate rages on, do masks really work?
With masks now required in Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) starting Monday, we wanted to know how effective the face-coverings are.
With masks now required in Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) starting Monday, we wanted to know how effective the face-coverings are.
Orange County students could receive in-school suspension for refusing to wear mask
Starting Monday, all Orange County students will be required to wear a mask in school for 60 days, unless they have a doctor’s note. Parents received an email from the district outlining the policy change.
Starting Monday, all Orange County students will be required to wear a mask in school for 60 days, unless they have a doctor’s note. Parents received an email from the district outlining the policy change.
Mask wars heat up as DeSantis threatens 'consequences' for districts
Whether Florida students will be required to “mask up” in schools this year has become an issue of national interest, and one that appears far from being resolved.
Whether Florida students will be required to “mask up” in schools this year has become an issue of national interest, and one that appears far from being resolved.
DeSantis says school district are breaking law, threatens more repercussions
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made it clear to reporters on Wednesday that Orange County Public Schools is joining a handful of other districts across the state of Florida implementing mandatory mask mandates for students.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made it clear to reporters on Wednesday that Orange County Public Schools is joining a handful of other districts across the state of Florida implementing mandatory mask mandates for students.
Masks mandated for over half of Florida's public school students as more school districts defy DeSantis
Just over half of Florida’s 2.8 million public school students now face mandates to wear masks in classrooms, as at least 10 school boards making up some of the state's largest districts are now defying Gov. DeSantis' executive order banning mask mandates in schools.
Just over half of Florida’s 2.8 million public school students now face mandates to wear masks in classrooms, as at least 10 school boards making up some of the state's largest districts are now defying Gov. DeSantis' executive order banning mask mandates in schools.
Orange County School Board reinstates mask mandate with no opt-out
The Orange County School Board is reinstating a mask mandate following lengthy discussion and public comment on Tuesday. The mandate, which does not include an opt-out clause, is to be in place for 60 days and begins on Monday, Aug. 30.
The Orange County School Board is reinstating a mask mandate following lengthy discussion and public comment on Tuesday. The mandate, which does not include an opt-out clause, is to be in place for 60 days and begins on Monday, Aug. 30.
Central Florida school to close for rest of week due to COVID-19
“The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted multiple students, teachers, and staff members at Celebration K-8 during this past week,” the school district said.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted multiple students, teachers, and staff members at Celebration K-8 during this past week,” the school district said.
Visitors not allowed at Seminole Co. Schools until at least this date
This procedure will reportedly be reassessed at a later time given the circumstances around the COVID-19 delta variant.
This procedure will reportedly be reassessed at a later time given the circumstances around the COVID-19 delta variant.
School in Lake County directs all sixth-graders to quarantine due to COVID
Students at a Lake County charter school have been quarantined over COVID-19 concerns.
Students at a Lake County charter school have been quarantined over COVID-19 concerns.
Florida judge hears arguments over mask mandates
A Leon County circuit judge began hearing arguments Monday in a high-profile lawsuit about whether Florida school districts should be able to set student mask requirements as COVID-19 continues to surge across the state..
A Leon County circuit judge began hearing arguments Monday in a high-profile lawsuit about whether Florida school districts should be able to set student mask requirements as COVID-19 continues to surge across the state..
Parents rally for, against mask mandates ahead of Lake County School Board meeting
A crowd of people rallied outside the Lake County School District building ahead of a board meeting Monday evening to voice concerns about masks in classrooms.
A crowd of people rallied outside the Lake County School District building ahead of a board meeting Monday evening to voice concerns about masks in classrooms.
Seminole State College offering vaccine incentives to students, faculty
Seminole State College is offering $250 to students and faculty if they show proof they’re fully vaccinated.
Seminole State College is offering $250 to students and faculty if they show proof they’re fully vaccinated.
Some US schools offering exemption letters, strategies to escape mask and vaccine mandates
Across the U.S., some public officials and other community leaders are trying to help people come up with ways to get exempted from having to wear masks or get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Across the U.S., some public officials and other community leaders are trying to help people come up with ways to get exempted from having to wear masks or get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Florida judge hears arguments over DeSantis’ school mask-mandate ban
A Leon County circuit judge began hearing arguments Monday in a high-profile lawsuit about whether Florida school districts should be able to set student mask requirements as COVID-19 continues to surge across the state.
A Leon County circuit judge began hearing arguments Monday in a high-profile lawsuit about whether Florida school districts should be able to set student mask requirements as COVID-19 continues to surge across the state.
University of Central Florida to welcome students back to class
The university is returning to pre-pandemic operations and will offer free COVID testing and vaccine on campus.
The university is returning to pre-pandemic operations and will offer free COVID testing and vaccine on campus.