Coach returns to school after battling COVID-19
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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.

Getting back into school routines
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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.

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. 

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.

Adjusting your sleep schedule for school
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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
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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.

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.

Preparing school buses for more students
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The Seminole County School District expects to have more than 90 percent of its students back to in-person learning. That means more students will be on buses.

Two Florida school districts drop mask mandates after DeSantis threatened to withhold funding

Two school districts that had mandated masks for students because of COVID-19 are reversing course after Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order Friday barring such mandates.

Back to School: Some changes families can expect to see this year

With health guidance constantly changing and coronavirus cases rising across the state, the year ahead looks uncertain.

School bus traffic laws you need to know before school kicks back up

When in a school zone, lower your speed and increase your awareness. It is illegal to use your handheld mobile device while driving through one.

Back to School: Some changes families can expect to see this year
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Many students are expected to return to campus for the first time in more than a year. However, with health guidance constantly changing and coronavirus cases rising across the state, the year ahead looks uncertain.

Back to School: Some changes families can expect to see this year
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Many students are expected to return to campus for the first time in more than a year. However, with health guidance constantly changing and coronavirus cases rising across the state, the year ahead looks uncertain.