Mixed messaging on masks in schools
With just weeks to go before children return to school, a debate is brewing on how that should look. The American Academy of Pediatrics says all students older than two and all school staff should wear masks. There's an uptick in cases in virtually all the states in the United States, and for that reason, they want to go the extra mile to make sure that children are protected. This runs counter to the latest guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
With just weeks to go before children return to school, a debate is brewing on how that should look. The American Academy of Pediatrics says all students older than two and all school staff should wear masks. There's an uptick in cases in virtually all the states in the United States, and for that reason, they want to go the extra mile to make sure that children are protected. This runs counter to the latest guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Fauci: CDC ‘carefully looking’ at mask guidance for schools
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recent recommendation on universal masking in schools, even for those who are vaccinated, is out of an abundance of caution amid the surge in COVID-19 cases blamed on the delta variant of the coronavirus.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recent recommendation on universal masking in schools, even for those who are vaccinated, is out of an abundance of caution amid the surge in COVID-19 cases blamed on the delta variant of the coronavirus.
Preparing to go back to the classroom
Students across the country are soon going to be heading back to in-person classes, but with the pandemic still lingering, doctors suggest families take the time now to prepare students for what to expect with the next school year.
Students across the country are soon going to be heading back to in-person classes, but with the pandemic still lingering, doctors suggest families take the time now to prepare students for what to expect with the next school year.
Judge rules Indiana University can mandate COVID-19 vaccine for students, staff
In a ruling dated Sunday, U.S. District Judge Damon Leichty in South Bend rejected a request from eight IU students who sought to block the requirement.
In a ruling dated Sunday, U.S. District Judge Damon Leichty in South Bend rejected a request from eight IU students who sought to block the requirement.
AAP: Students, staff should wear masks in schools — regardless of vaccination status
The American Academy of Pediatrics released a set of recommendations ahead of the upcoming school year to help stave off further growth of the COVID-19 pandemic. The recommendations include vaccinations for all eligible people and mask-wearing in class, regardless of vaccination status.
The American Academy of Pediatrics released a set of recommendations ahead of the upcoming school year to help stave off further growth of the COVID-19 pandemic. The recommendations include vaccinations for all eligible people and mask-wearing in class, regardless of vaccination status.
Lawsuit filed to recover fees charged to students during pandemic
College students have had a lot to deal with during the coronavirus pandemic. Many were charged fees by their colleges or universities for services that were cancelled because of the pandemic. Now a class action lawsuit filed by Law Offices of Morgan and Morgan on behalf of a Polk State College student claims all students should be reimbursed. The law firm has also filed suits against the University of Florida, Florida State University, and the University of South Florida.
College students have had a lot to deal with during the coronavirus pandemic. Many were charged fees by their colleges or universities for services that were cancelled because of the pandemic. Now a class action lawsuit filed by Law Offices of Morgan and Morgan on behalf of a Polk State College student claims all students should be reimbursed. The law firm has also filed suits against the University of Florida, Florida State University, and the University of South Florida.
Gov. DeSantis to award $3,000 bonuses to teachers for civics education training
He made the announcement at a charter school in Orlando Tuesday.
He made the announcement at a charter school in Orlando Tuesday.
Orange County Schools to hold vote on making masks optional
During the meeting on Tuesday, the public will be allowed to make comments. If a ‘yes’ vote goes through, the new policy will take effect on August 2, 2021.
During the meeting on Tuesday, the public will be allowed to make comments. If a ‘yes’ vote goes through, the new policy will take effect on August 2, 2021.
Brevard school bus driver accused of passing out sexually graphic book
A Brevard County Public Schools bus driver was arrested for allegedly passing out a book that investigators say he authored which also contained sexually graphic content, including talk of rape and abuse.
A Brevard County Public Schools bus driver was arrested for allegedly passing out a book that investigators say he authored which also contained sexually graphic content, including talk of rape and abuse.
Biden encourages pay raises for teachers
“You deserve a raise, not just praise,” Biden said in remarks at the National Education Association’s annual meeting in Washington.
“You deserve a raise, not just praise,” Biden said in remarks at the National Education Association’s annual meeting in Washington.
Student leads effort to build coral reef project
Many of Florida's coral reefs are slowly dying and that has motivated a Central Florida middle school student to do something about it. He pitched the idea of a saltwater aquarium to be used as an on campus learning tool to educate other kids on what's happening off our shore.
Many of Florida's coral reefs are slowly dying and that has motivated a Central Florida middle school student to do something about it. He pitched the idea of a saltwater aquarium to be used as an on campus learning tool to educate other kids on what's happening off our shore.
DeSantis on civics education: Florida will require schools to teach 'evils' of communism
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed several education bills expanding civics education in Florida, saying students need to be taught that communist and totalitarian governments are evil.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed several education bills expanding civics education in Florida, saying students need to be taught that communist and totalitarian governments are evil.
Florida will require schools to teach civics and 'evils of communism'
DeSantis will require high school students to learn 'evils of communism'
DeSantis will require high school students to learn 'evils of communism'
Gov. DeSantis signs bill requiring all Florida high school students to learn CPR
Florida high school students will now be required to learn CPR under a new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida high school students will now be required to learn CPR under a new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Seminole County drops mask mandate in schools
The Seminole County School Board has voted to lift a mask mandate for students this fall.
The Seminole County School Board has voted to lift a mask mandate for students this fall.
Seminole County School Board to hold vote Tuesday on mask mandate
Parents weighed in on the matter at a board meeting last month and things got heated.
Parents weighed in on the matter at a board meeting last month and things got heated.
Orange County School Board to hold vote on if masks should be optional
An Orange County School Board meeting about the mask policy had to take recess twice on Thursday just to settle down the crowd.
An Orange County School Board meeting about the mask policy had to take recess twice on Thursday just to settle down the crowd.
Pay It Forward: Florida group holds back-to-school shoe drive
The group oversees more than 3,000 kids in the foster care system in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties. They hope to collect 1,000 pairs of shoes.
The group oversees more than 3,000 kids in the foster care system in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties. They hope to collect 1,000 pairs of shoes.
Title IX protection extends to LGBTQ+ students, Education Department says
The U.S. Department of Education issued a notice of interpretation Wednesday explaining that it will enforce Title IX’s discrimination prohibitions to protect students.
The U.S. Department of Education issued a notice of interpretation Wednesday explaining that it will enforce Title IX’s discrimination prohibitions to protect students.
UCF receives $40M donation from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott
The gift will be used to help UCF become the world’s leading public metropolitan research university “and inspire others to invest in building a better future for our students and society.”
The gift will be used to help UCF become the world’s leading public metropolitan research university “and inspire others to invest in building a better future for our students and society.”