OCPS superintendent reflects on pandemic year
Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Barbara Jenkins reflects on the past year an how the district has adapted to challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Barbara Jenkins reflects on the past year an how the district has adapted to challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Bethune-Cookman President LaBrent Chrite announces departure
The Board of Trustees of Bethune-Cookman University on Tuesday announced that current school president, Dr. E. LaBrent Chrite is stepping down.
The Board of Trustees of Bethune-Cookman University on Tuesday announced that current school president, Dr. E. LaBrent Chrite is stepping down.
Education Dept. holding summit next week to help schools reopen safely amid COVID-19
The Biden administration is holding a summit next week to help schools reopen safely in the middle of the pandemic, with plans to hear from education leaders, teachers and students.
The Biden administration is holding a summit next week to help schools reopen safely in the middle of the pandemic, with plans to hear from education leaders, teachers and students.
Scholarship money based on major?
Florida lawmakers may decide to give out scholarship money based on a student's college major. Legislation passed by the Senate Education Committee would reduce Bright Future Scholarship dollars for students who do not choose majors with promising job prospects.
Florida lawmakers may decide to give out scholarship money based on a student's college major. Legislation passed by the Senate Education Committee would reduce Bright Future Scholarship dollars for students who do not choose majors with promising job prospects.
6 feet or 3 feet? Schools, CDC considering guidance on seating students closer together
U.S. guidelines that say students should be kept 6 feet apart in schools are receiving new scrutiny from federal health experts, state governments and education officials working to return as many children as possible to the classroom.
U.S. guidelines that say students should be kept 6 feet apart in schools are receiving new scrutiny from federal health experts, state governments and education officials working to return as many children as possible to the classroom.
Bright Futures proposal to see changes
Under pressure that has included a student-led opposition campaign, lawmakers are expected to overhaul a controversial Senate proposal that would tie Bright Futures scholarships to a list of job-creating degrees.
Under pressure that has included a student-led opposition campaign, lawmakers are expected to overhaul a controversial Senate proposal that would tie Bright Futures scholarships to a list of job-creating degrees.
Bright Futures scholarship to see changes
Under pressure that has included a student-led opposition campaign, lawmakers are expected to overhaul a controversial Senate proposal that would tie Bright Futures scholarships to a list of job-creating degrees.
Under pressure that has included a student-led opposition campaign, lawmakers are expected to overhaul a controversial Senate proposal that would tie Bright Futures scholarships to a list of job-creating degrees.
Proposed Florida bill links Bright Future scholarships with specific majors only
A bill in the Florida Senate suggests distributing Bright Futures money to only students who are pursuing specific majors, specifically ones that are deemed to "lead directly to employment."
A bill in the Florida Senate suggests distributing Bright Futures money to only students who are pursuing specific majors, specifically ones that are deemed to "lead directly to employment."
One year since Florida schools shut down
It's been a year since Florida schools shut down and turned to remote learning, and now we're seeing the impacts. A new report just released shows, the sooner we get back to normal, the better it will be for students
It's been a year since Florida schools shut down and turned to remote learning, and now we're seeing the impacts. A new report just released shows, the sooner we get back to normal, the better it will be for students
'Terribly flawed': Former Seminole Co. superintendent candidate roasts job process
"I no longer have an interest in the position of Superintendent of Seminole County Public Schools," he wrote.
"I no longer have an interest in the position of Superintendent of Seminole County Public Schools," he wrote.
Chad Farnsworth speaks out about Seminole superintendent saga
Chad Farnsworth is speaking out for the first time about the superintendent saga in Seminole County. He was chosen as the superintendent last month, but the school board rescinded its offer.
Chad Farnsworth is speaking out for the first time about the superintendent saga in Seminole County. He was chosen as the superintendent last month, but the school board rescinded its offer.
UCF providing thousands of COVID-19 vaccines to employees on Thursday
The site will be in the Student Union and is open to all UCF employees.
The site will be in the Student Union and is open to all UCF employees.
Lawmaker vows to fight against LGBTQ guidelines in Brevard schools
Florida State Representative Randy Fine, R-Palm Bay, is moving forward with a plan to undo Brevard County public school guidelines for accommodating LGBTQ students.
Florida State Representative Randy Fine, R-Palm Bay, is moving forward with a plan to undo Brevard County public school guidelines for accommodating LGBTQ students.
Florida lawmakers look to address educational setbacks due to pandemic
As the state’s standardized testing “season” looms for students, teachers, and schools, proposals that would help accommodate for what is being called the “COVID slide” are receiving bipartisan support in the Florida Senate.
As the state’s standardized testing “season” looms for students, teachers, and schools, proposals that would help accommodate for what is being called the “COVID slide” are receiving bipartisan support in the Florida Senate.
School board meeting gets heated over transgender policy discussion
A Brevard County School Board meeting turned heated as members discussed guidelines for transgender students.
A Brevard County School Board meeting turned heated as members discussed guidelines for transgender students.
School-zone camera proposals touted by Florida lawmakers
Pointing to a need to better protect children, South Florida lawmakers Tuesday sought to build support for House and Senate proposals (HB 357 and SB 1474) that would allow local governments to install school-zone traffic cameras.
Pointing to a need to better protect children, South Florida lawmakers Tuesday sought to build support for House and Senate proposals (HB 357 and SB 1474) that would allow local governments to install school-zone traffic cameras.
Bathroom backlash continues in Brevard
Parents in Brevard County are expected to voice their concerns at Tuesday's school board meeting over guidelines allowing male students who identify as female to use female bathrooms and locker rooms.
Parents in Brevard County are expected to voice their concerns at Tuesday's school board meeting over guidelines allowing male students who identify as female to use female bathrooms and locker rooms.
Volusia parents fighting for proms
Parents are begging the Volusia County School Board to let their children have proms and graduations even during the pandemic.
Parents are begging the Volusia County School Board to let their children have proms and graduations even during the pandemic.
Parents fighting for prom, expanded graduation
Parents in Volusia County are fighting to bring back prom and let more people attend graduation ceremony. FOX 35 News spoke with a mother who's leading that effort.
Parents in Volusia County are fighting to bring back prom and let more people attend graduation ceremony. FOX 35 News spoke with a mother who's leading that effort.
Backlash over student bathroom guidelines in Brevard County
School guidelines in Brevard County allow transgender children to use restrooms consistent with their gender identity. Some parents and at least one lawmaker have concerns.
School guidelines in Brevard County allow transgender children to use restrooms consistent with their gender identity. Some parents and at least one lawmaker have concerns.