Central Florida middle school shut down due to COVID-19
The school reportedly had two positive cases of COVID-19 at the school. 138 people have been quarantined due to possible exposure.
The school reportedly had two positive cases of COVID-19 at the school. 138 people have been quarantined due to possible exposure.
Osceola County begins mask mandate at schools with opt-out choice
The school board will require that K through 8 students wear masks for 30 days starting Monday. Parents will be able to opt their children out.
The school board will require that K through 8 students wear masks for 30 days starting Monday. Parents will be able to opt their children out.
Schools in Florida’s capital city impose mask mandate
A hearing will begin Monday on a lawsuit challenging DeSantis’ interpretation of that law and whether the state has the right to overrule districts.
A hearing will begin Monday on a lawsuit challenging DeSantis’ interpretation of that law and whether the state has the right to overrule districts.
Florida orders school boards to relax mask rules or risk pay
School boards in Broward and Alachua counties received a warning Friday from the State Board of Education giving them 48 hours to walk back their decisions to require masks for all students.
School boards in Broward and Alachua counties received a warning Friday from the State Board of Education giving them 48 hours to walk back their decisions to require masks for all students.
Brevard County middle school closing for 2 days due to 'expanded cases of COVID-19'
A Brevard County middle school will be closed for two days next week due to "expanded cases of COVID-19 and to prevent further spread of the virus,” a spokesman for the school district said.
A Brevard County middle school will be closed for two days next week due to "expanded cases of COVID-19 and to prevent further spread of the virus,” a spokesman for the school district said.
Ease your mask mandates or pay up, Fla. Board of Education warns districts
Florida’s commissioner of education says he’ll withhold the salaries of school board members in two districts found to be in violation of the governor’s executive order banning mask mandates, but the Biden administration says the districts can draw on federal funds.
Florida’s commissioner of education says he’ll withhold the salaries of school board members in two districts found to be in violation of the governor’s executive order banning mask mandates, but the Biden administration says the districts can draw on federal funds.
State orders districts to follow governor's ban on mask mandates
Five school districts in Florida are now defying the governor's ban on mask mandates. Two of them already received a letter from the state telling them they have 48 hours to follow the rules or funding will be cut.
Five school districts in Florida are now defying the governor's ban on mask mandates. Two of them already received a letter from the state telling them they have 48 hours to follow the rules or funding will be cut.
Kids getting home late; OCPS considers bonuses to attract bus drivers
Some parents of students enrolled in Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) are frustrated with late school bus pick-ups and drop-offs.
Some parents of students enrolled in Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) are frustrated with late school bus pick-ups and drop-offs.
Jacobs: Orange County exploring school mask mandate with no opt-out
Four of the five largest school districts in Florida are now defying an executive order by Gov. Ron DeSantis barring them from imposing strict mask mandates in schools. Orange County may join that list when the school board convenes next Tuesday.
Four of the five largest school districts in Florida are now defying an executive order by Gov. Ron DeSantis barring them from imposing strict mask mandates in schools. Orange County may join that list when the school board convenes next Tuesday.
Student debt: Loans of those with severe disabilities to be forgiven
More than 300,000 Americans with disabilities that leave them unable to earn significant incomes will see their student loan debts forgiven, the Biden administration said Thursday.
More than 300,000 Americans with disabilities that leave them unable to earn significant incomes will see their student loan debts forgiven, the Biden administration said Thursday.
With 10,000 students stuck home, Hillsborough School Board votes to mandate masks
Faced with rising numbers of COVID-19 cases and students quarantining at home due to contact with the virus, the Hillsborough County School Board voted Wednesday to buck the governor’s order and mandate masks for all students and staff.
Faced with rising numbers of COVID-19 cases and students quarantining at home due to contact with the virus, the Hillsborough County School Board voted Wednesday to buck the governor’s order and mandate masks for all students and staff.
‘I am smart!’: Teacher has students say positive affirmations in mirror in viral video
In the video, students are seen lining up saying affirmations including, “I am smart,” “I am a good person” and “I am strong and independent.”
In the video, students are seen lining up saying affirmations including, “I am smart,” “I am a good person” and “I am strong and independent.”
Alachua County Schools extends mask mandate for 8 more weeks
Prior to the school year, Alachua County Schools voted unanimously for a mask mandate during the first two weeks of school.
Prior to the school year, Alachua County Schools voted unanimously for a mask mandate during the first two weeks of school.
Osceola County mandates masks for most students with opt-out choice
The Osceola County School Board decided to make that change on Tuesday night. However, the change only affects certain grade levels.
The Osceola County School Board decided to make that change on Tuesday night. However, the change only affects certain grade levels.
No charges for deputy seen in viral video slamming Liberty High student to ground
A school resource officer in Osceola County who slammed a 16-year-old student onto the ground in a Liberty High School breezeway will not face charges.
A school resource officer in Osceola County who slammed a 16-year-old student onto the ground in a Liberty High School breezeway will not face charges.
20 bus drivers quit during first week of school in one Florida county
Many of Florida’s largest school districts are finding it difficult because of the pandemic to hire enough bus drivers, with some using managers and other stop-gap measures to get students to class as the new school year begins.
Many of Florida’s largest school districts are finding it difficult because of the pandemic to hire enough bus drivers, with some using managers and other stop-gap measures to get students to class as the new school year begins.
Florida Board of Education to discuss school districts that require students to wear masks
Broward and Alachua school districts require students to wear masks despite Governor Ron DeSantis’ recent executive order prohibiting such mandates.
Broward and Alachua school districts require students to wear masks despite Governor Ron DeSantis’ recent executive order prohibiting such mandates.
Florida files motion to toss out school mask case filed by parents
The attorneys for DeSantis, the State Board of Education, the state Department of Education, and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran filed a motion Monday.
The attorneys for DeSantis, the State Board of Education, the state Department of Education, and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran filed a motion Monday.
Report: Valencia College will not require masks on campus
According to the Orlando Sentinel, a message was sent to all employees saying there was no practical way to enforce a mandate.
According to the Orlando Sentinel, a message was sent to all employees saying there was no practical way to enforce a mandate.
Volusia County students begin school year: What to know
For example, all adults must wear masks indoors at schools. That rule will be in effect for 30 days from Monday. Masks remain optional for students.
For example, all adults must wear masks indoors at schools. That rule will be in effect for 30 days from Monday. Masks remain optional for students.