Some Florida teachers still waiting for pay raises
The state has approved salary-distribution plans for 44 districts, clearing the way for teachers to get pay increases. But that leaves about a third of the state’s 67 districts unable to distribute their shares of the money.
The state has approved salary-distribution plans for 44 districts, clearing the way for teachers to get pay increases. But that leaves about a third of the state’s 67 districts unable to distribute their shares of the money.
UCF announces plans to terminate professor
UCF plans to fire a psychology professor. The university claims Dr. Charles Negy engaged in unprofessional conduct in class. Negy can still challenge the termination.
UCF plans to fire a psychology professor. The university claims Dr. Charles Negy engaged in unprofessional conduct in class. Negy can still challenge the termination.
UCF plans to terminate controversial professor
The University of Central Florida is preparing to fire a controversial professor.
The University of Central Florida is preparing to fire a controversial professor.
SCPS to offer COVID-19 vaccine to employees
Seminole County Public Schools will be offering the COVID-19 vaccine to its SCPS employees who are 65 and older.
Seminole County Public Schools will be offering the COVID-19 vaccine to its SCPS employees who are 65 and older.
Oviedo High School testing AI system that detects guns
FOX 35 News got a firsthand look at ZEROEYES at Oviedo High School. The artificial intelligence system is designed to add an additional layer of security to keep students, teachers, and staff safe on school campuses.
FOX 35 News got a firsthand look at ZEROEYES at Oviedo High School. The artificial intelligence system is designed to add an additional layer of security to keep students, teachers, and staff safe on school campuses.
Volusia schools begin distributing laptops as part of 1-to-1 goal
Volusia County students have started receiving take-home laptops as part of the district’s plan to become a 1-to-1 district.
Volusia County students have started receiving take-home laptops as part of the district’s plan to become a 1-to-1 district.
Volusia County keeping students connected with laptops
Volusia County has set a goal to make sure that every student in the public school system has a laptop. They plan to distribute them to 33,000 kids.
Volusia County has set a goal to make sure that every student in the public school system has a laptop. They plan to distribute them to 33,000 kids.
Teachers want access to COVID-19 vaccine
Frontline workers and residents 65 and older are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine in Florida. Some teachers in one county are trying to make a case that they should be prioritized to receive the shot.
Frontline workers and residents 65 and older are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine in Florida. Some teachers in one county are trying to make a case that they should be prioritized to receive the shot.
District upholds firing of teacher over crude TikTok videos
A central Florida school district won't reinstate a middle school teacher who lost his job after making "lewd and offensive" TikTok videos that were seen by his students.
A central Florida school district won't reinstate a middle school teacher who lost his job after making "lewd and offensive" TikTok videos that were seen by his students.
South Florida teachers ordered back to classrooms next week
The issue could affect other districts.
The issue could affect other districts.
School supply kits for students
Seminole County students who switched from remote learning to in-class learning received a school supply kit compliments of the Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools.
Seminole County students who switched from remote learning to in-class learning received a school supply kit compliments of the Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools.
Thousands of Orange County students return to classroom for first time this year
Governor Ron DeSantis said Monday that the state plans to get teachers vaccinated after seniors and the most vulnerable populations.
Governor Ron DeSantis said Monday that the state plans to get teachers vaccinated after seniors and the most vulnerable populations.
Florida teachers, school staff not prioritized for vaccinations
Emphasizing that his focus remains on Florida's elderly population, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said teachers and school staff should not expect to be prioritized for vaccination against COVID-19 --- at least for now.
Emphasizing that his focus remains on Florida's elderly population, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said teachers and school staff should not expect to be prioritized for vaccination against COVID-19 --- at least for now.
Teachers concerned about returning to class
Thousands of Central Florida students switched from remote learning to in-class learning for the second semester.
Thousands of Central Florida students switched from remote learning to in-class learning for the second semester.
Orange County Public Schools asks those who test positive for COVID-19 report it to them by Monday
Orange County Public Schools are concerned about a spike in COVID-19 cases.
Orange County Public Schools are concerned about a spike in COVID-19 cases.
Bethune Cookman University pushes back return to campus
Officials said that classes will start online on January 11th and in-person classes will start on February 15th.
Officials said that classes will start online on January 11th and in-person classes will start on February 15th.
CPS promises changes to 30 schools named after slaveholders
Maurice Swinney, chief equity officer for CPS, said Chicago school officials are reviewing school names and changes will be made.
Maurice Swinney, chief equity officer for CPS, said Chicago school officials are reviewing school names and changes will be made.
Principal Joe Clark, who inspired film 'Lean on Me,' dies
Joe Louis Clark, the baseball bat and bullhorn-wielding principal whose unwavering commitment to his students and uncompromising disciplinary methods inspired the 1989 film "Lean on Me," has died.
Joe Louis Clark, the baseball bat and bullhorn-wielding principal whose unwavering commitment to his students and uncompromising disciplinary methods inspired the 1989 film "Lean on Me," has died.
Kids get coronavirus at gatherings more often than school, study finds
Children are more at risk of contracting the coronavirus at a social gathering than in a classroom or childcare setting, a study by the University of Mississippi Medical Center found.
Children are more at risk of contracting the coronavirus at a social gathering than in a classroom or childcare setting, a study by the University of Mississippi Medical Center found.
Biden pledges tuition-free community college for all
Biden wrote in a tweet that a high school diploma is no longer enough for the occupational demands of the 21st Century.
Biden wrote in a tweet that a high school diploma is no longer enough for the occupational demands of the 21st Century.