Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday ongoing

Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday ongoing

State economists estimate Floridians will save $69.4 million during the 10-day period, cutting state revenue by $53.3 million and reducing local tax dollars by $16.1 million.

State economists estimate Floridians will save $69.4 million during the 10-day period, cutting state revenue by $53.3 million and reducing local tax dollars by $16.1 million.

Central Florida parents weighing learning options as mask debate continues

Central Florida parents weighing learning options as mask debate continues

Orange County Public Schools could bring back distance learning as coronavirus cases spike, but a lot of parents and teachers do not like the sound of that.

Orange County Public Schools could bring back distance learning as coronavirus cases spike, but a lot of parents and teachers do not like the sound of that.

University leaders urge students to get vaccinated

University leaders urge students to get vaccinated

The presidents of Florida’s 12 state universities are asking students returning to campus for the fall semester to get vaccinated against COVID-19. An open letter to students published Tuesday by the university system’s Board of Governors “strongly” recommended students get vaccinated before coming back to school. '

The presidents of Florida’s 12 state universities are asking students returning to campus for the fall semester to get vaccinated against COVID-19. An open letter to students published Tuesday by the university system’s Board of Governors “strongly” recommended students get vaccinated before coming back to school. '

Sparked by pandemic fallout, homeschooling surges across U.S.

Sparked by pandemic fallout, homeschooling surges across U.S.

Although the pandemic disrupted family life across the U.S. since taking hold in spring 2020, some parents are grateful for one consequence: They’re now opting to homeschool their children, even as schools plan to resume in-person classes.

Although the pandemic disrupted family life across the U.S. since taking hold in spring 2020, some parents are grateful for one consequence: They’re now opting to homeschool their children, even as schools plan to resume in-person classes.

DeSantis says there will be no mask mandates in Florida schools

DeSantis says there will be no mask mandates in Florida schools

"There's been talk about potentially people advocating at the federal level imposing compulsory masks on kids. We're not doing that in Florida, OK?" DeSantis said. "We need our kids to breathe."

"There's been talk about potentially people advocating at the federal level imposing compulsory masks on kids. We're not doing that in Florida, OK?" DeSantis said. "We need our kids to breathe."

Orange County Head Start program struggles to enroll students

Orange County Head Start program struggles to enroll students

The coronavirus pandemic hindered their recruitment efforts this year and 11 Head Start sites still have more than 50 percent enrollment space available.

The coronavirus pandemic hindered their recruitment efforts this year and 11 Head Start sites still have more than 50 percent enrollment space available.

Mixed messaging on masks in schools
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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

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
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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

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

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
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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.