College students can tap into $36B in emergency funds from Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education announced on May 11 that it is allocating more than $36 billion in emergency grants to over 5,000 colleges and universities to be used for education infrastructure impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The U.S. Department of Education announced on May 11 that it is allocating more than $36 billion in emergency grants to over 5,000 colleges and universities to be used for education infrastructure impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Staff shortage hits Polk preschools, daycares as parents head back to the office
When the pandemic hit last year, parents began working remotely. As the number of kids dropped in class, daycare centers and preschools laid off employees. Now that parents are going back to work, centers are getting their little ones back.
When the pandemic hit last year, parents began working remotely. As the number of kids dropped in class, daycare centers and preschools laid off employees. Now that parents are going back to work, centers are getting their little ones back.
'We can and we must': President of teachers union calls for full reopening of schools in fall
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, called for a full return to in-person learning in the fall — saying the nation’s second-largest teachers union is “all in” on bringing students back to the classroom.
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, called for a full return to in-person learning in the fall — saying the nation’s second-largest teachers union is “all in” on bringing students back to the classroom.
Student honored for saving teacher's life following stroke
A fourth-grader at Altoona Charter Elementary School in Lake County was honored Wednesday for saving her teacher’s life when he had a stroke during class.
A fourth-grader at Altoona Charter Elementary School in Lake County was honored Wednesday for saving her teacher’s life when he had a stroke during class.
Orange County drops LaunchED@Home as educational option for 2021-22 year
The Orange County School District will not offer LaunchED@Home as an educational option for the 2021-22 school yea, but parents and guardians may enroll their child in Orange County Virtual School if they do not wish for their student to return to “face-to-face” learning.
The Orange County School District will not offer LaunchED@Home as an educational option for the 2021-22 school yea, but parents and guardians may enroll their child in Orange County Virtual School if they do not wish for their student to return to “face-to-face” learning.
Seminole School District to vote on repealing mask mandate next month
The Seminole County School Board has decided to start advertising a forthcoming meeting to talk about repealing the mask mandate next month. However, parents want it repealed now.
The Seminole County School Board has decided to start advertising a forthcoming meeting to talk about repealing the mask mandate next month. However, parents want it repealed now.
Seminole School District to vote on repealing mask mandate next month
The Seminole County School Board has decided to start advertising a forthcoming meeting to talk about repealing the mask mandate next month.
The Seminole County School Board has decided to start advertising a forthcoming meeting to talk about repealing the mask mandate next month.
School boards debating mask mandates
Several Central Florida school districts are debating mask policy and whether to do away with mandates.
Several Central Florida school districts are debating mask policy and whether to do away with mandates.
DeSantis signs bill to majorly expand Florida's private school voucher program
Florida's school voucher program will be significantly expanded after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday that increases eligibility to attend private schools at public expense.
Florida's school voucher program will be significantly expanded after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday that increases eligibility to attend private schools at public expense.
UCF holds in-person graduations
There was plenty of room for social distancing and everyone had to wear a mask.
There was plenty of room for social distancing and everyone had to wear a mask.
All Florida public universities expected to be full capacity this fall
The State University System of Florida announced that all 12 public universities in the Sunshine State can return to pre-pandemic operations for academics, social activities, and sports.
The State University System of Florida announced that all 12 public universities in the Sunshine State can return to pre-pandemic operations for academics, social activities, and sports.
Stetson University to hold in-person graduations
The university expects 2,800 guests over the four ceremonies.
The university expects 2,800 guests over the four ceremonies.
Flagler Schools to make face coverings optional during summer programs
The Flagler County School District said its current policy requiring face coverings in the classroom will be lifted after June 5, barring any spike in new COVID-19 cases.
The Flagler County School District said its current policy requiring face coverings in the classroom will be lifted after June 5, barring any spike in new COVID-19 cases.
Scholarship fund for relatives of 'Ocoee Massacre'
A new scholarship fund has been set up for descendants of those killed in the deadliest election massacre in American history.
A new scholarship fund has been set up for descendants of those killed in the deadliest election massacre in American history.
Parents fight to end masks in schools
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order lifting COVID-19 restriction across the state but took a hands-off approach with schools, leaving that decision up to each county's district.
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order lifting COVID-19 restriction across the state but took a hands-off approach with schools, leaving that decision up to each county's district.
Seminole State College holds drive-through graduation
Graduations have been greatly disrupted during the coronavirus pandemic, but Seminole State College designed a way for graduates to participate in a drive-through ceremony.
Graduations have been greatly disrupted during the coronavirus pandemic, but Seminole State College designed a way for graduates to participate in a drive-through ceremony.
Parents fight to end masks in schools
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order lifting COVID-19 restriction across the state but took a hands-off approach with schools, leaving that decision up to each county's district.
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order lifting COVID-19 restriction across the state but took a hands-off approach with schools, leaving that decision up to each county's district.
Substitute teacher, 88, marks second retirement
Next week is National Substitute Teacher Week, and on Friday, one very special sub is retiring for a second time over the course of his career at age 88. Mr. Larry Willwerth has been in the classroom for the past 20 years at New Smyrna Beach Middle and High School.
Next week is National Substitute Teacher Week, and on Friday, one very special sub is retiring for a second time over the course of his career at age 88. Mr. Larry Willwerth has been in the classroom for the past 20 years at New Smyrna Beach Middle and High School.
12-year-old boy genius graduates from high school, college in same year — and he’s already started 2 companies
A 12-year-old North Carolina boy graduated from high school and college all in the same year. Oh, and that’s not all — he’s also running two start-up companies that he founded.
A 12-year-old North Carolina boy graduated from high school and college all in the same year. Oh, and that’s not all — he’s also running two start-up companies that he founded.
UCF graduations: 1st in-person ceremonies since pandemic's start to be held
UCF said that these are the first in-person ceremonies since the fall 2019 semester and the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
UCF said that these are the first in-person ceremonies since the fall 2019 semester and the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.