Lawsuit challenges DeSantis' mask order as Florida OKs school vouchers in districts requiring COVID-19 masks
Florida’s Board of Education approved an emergency rule Friday that will allow private school vouchers if parents feel their children are being harassed by a school district’s COVID-19 safety policies, including mask requirements.
Florida’s Board of Education approved an emergency rule Friday that will allow private school vouchers if parents feel their children are being harassed by a school district’s COVID-19 safety policies, including mask requirements.
US schools reopen amid COVID-19 surge with masks optional for many
Schools have begun reopening in the U.S. with most states leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.
Schools have begun reopening in the U.S. with most states leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.
Student loan pause extended until Jan. 31, 2022
The education department announced on Friday an extension of the student loan payment pause until Jan. 31, 2022.
The education department announced on Friday an extension of the student loan payment pause until Jan. 31, 2022.
Florida gives OK for school vouchers in districts requiring masks
DeSantis said in his order that the rules could include withholding money from school districts or other actions allowed under Florida law.
DeSantis said in his order that the rules could include withholding money from school districts or other actions allowed under Florida law.
Back-to-school shopping more expensive due to COVID
According to the National Retail Federation, the cost of going back to school this year is going to be $849 per kid!
According to the National Retail Federation, the cost of going back to school this year is going to be $849 per kid!
Tennessee State University to pay off balances of returning students
Tennessee State University, a public historically Black university in Nashville, is paying off the account balances of returning students.
Tennessee State University, a public historically Black university in Nashville, is paying off the account balances of returning students.
Fried seeks funds for schools after DeSantis threatens to withhold money over mask mandates
Gov. Ron DeSantis has threatened to withhold funding sources should a school district go against his executive order and impose a mask mandate. Now, one of his chief critics, Florida Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried, is firing back.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has threatened to withhold funding sources should a school district go against his executive order and impose a mask mandate. Now, one of his chief critics, Florida Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried, is firing back.
Seminole County Public Schools to require employees to wear masks
Seminole County Schools has announced that several new policy changes due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Seminole County Schools has announced that several new policy changes due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Coach returns to school after battling COVID-19
Teachers in Orange County are back at work, getting ready for the start of classes next Tuesday. For one P.E. teacher and coach, he has been looking for to seeing students for the first time since he was diagnosed with COVID-19 in January.
Teachers in Orange County are back at work, getting ready for the start of classes next Tuesday. For one P.E. teacher and coach, he has been looking for to seeing students for the first time since he was diagnosed with COVID-19 in January.
Florida students who oppose masks could get vouchers
Step Up for Students, a nonprofit organization that helps administer Hope Scholarship vouchers, said Thursday that it was not involved in the proposed rule.
Step Up for Students, a nonprofit organization that helps administer Hope Scholarship vouchers, said Thursday that it was not involved in the proposed rule.
COVID-19 Delta variant and kids: Protecting children who aren’t old enough to get vaccinated
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges everyone who can -- to get vaccinated. But what about children who aren’t yet eligible? Here's what we know.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges everyone who can -- to get vaccinated. But what about children who aren’t yet eligible? Here's what we know.
How to teach kids in a homeschool environment
Connie Albers, parenting expert and author, has some tips for parents.
Connie Albers, parenting expert and author, has some tips for parents.
Getting back into school routines
School is almost here and now kids need to get back on track with a routine schedule. Experts say a little bit of planning can go a very long way.
School is almost here and now kids need to get back on track with a routine schedule. Experts say a little bit of planning can go a very long way.
Some private schools requiring masks: How your child could be eligible to attend
Masks will be optional in the Brevard County Public Schools but at least one private school in the county is requiring students to mask up.
Masks will be optional in the Brevard County Public Schools but at least one private school in the county is requiring students to mask up.
Alachua County School Board unanimously approves mask mandate
Signs in front of the Alachua Schools building remind people to wear their masks. Alachua County officials said they are seeing a spike in coronavirus cases among employees, which could put the start of the school year at risk.
Signs in front of the Alachua Schools building remind people to wear their masks. Alachua County officials said they are seeing a spike in coronavirus cases among employees, which could put the start of the school year at risk.
Target offering debt-free education program for employees
Target is launching a debt-free education assistance program its employees, the Minneapolis-based retailer announced Wednesday.
Target is launching a debt-free education assistance program its employees, the Minneapolis-based retailer announced Wednesday.
Adjusting your sleep schedule for school
It may be even more difficult for many kids to get a good night's sleep as they transition from distance learning to in-person classroom learning. But experts say some small changes can make a big difference.
It may be even more difficult for many kids to get a good night's sleep as they transition from distance learning to in-person classroom learning. But experts say some small changes can make a big difference.
The physical benefits of face-to-face learning
Keith Brazendale, assistant professor of health sciences at UCF, talks to Good Day Orlando about the benefits for kids doing in-person learning.
Keith Brazendale, assistant professor of health sciences at UCF, talks to Good Day Orlando about the benefits for kids doing in-person learning.
School districts extend online learning deadlines as COVID delta variant leaves parents torn
Some districts in Central Florida are giving parents more time to sign up for virtual school as the Delta variant leaves parents uncertain about sending their children back into the classroom.
Some districts in Central Florida are giving parents more time to sign up for virtual school as the Delta variant leaves parents uncertain about sending their children back into the classroom.
Orange County opening 4 new schools this fall
Orange County Public Schools will open four new schools this fall, including two high schools, one elementary school, and a K-12 school for students with behavioral disorders.
Orange County Public Schools will open four new schools this fall, including two high schools, one elementary school, and a K-12 school for students with behavioral disorders.