UCF using AI to hep children learn social skills
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The University of Central Florida is teaming up with a non-profit to help students with autism become more aware of non-verbal communication.

Biden introduces Connecticut schools chief Miguel Cardona as education secretary pick

President-elect Joe Biden introduced Miguel Cardona as his pick for education secretary on Wednesday, saying Connecticut's education chief and life-long champion of public schools is the right pick to lead.

UCF students graduate at a distance, part of COVID-19 safety procedure

Graduations look a bit different right now for students finishing their education. Still, the University of Central Florida is making their annual Grad Walk possible, with some extra safety measures.

Superintendent warns of large holiday gatherings
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Winter break is about to start for student's across Central Florida. Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Barbara Jenkins is warning families to exercise caution at holiday gatherings to keep COVID-19 out of the classroom.

Seminole State College students attend drive-thru graduation

Seminole State College hosted a drive-thru graduation for their students on Wednesday. It’s the first in-person ceremony they’ve had since December of 2019.

Flagler Palm Coast principal dies after fight with COVID-19

A Central Florida high school principal who tested positive for COVID-19 last month has died, according to Flagler Schools Superintendent Cathy Mittelstadt.

Principal dies after battle with COVID-19
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A principal at Flagler Palm Coast High School has died after battling COVID-19, the school district said.

Surge of medical school applications amid COVID-19 pandemic dubbed ‘Fauci effect’

Applications for medical school have increased significantly amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with several organizations referring to the surge in interest in the profession as the “Fauci effect.”

US fully restores protections for DACA applicants

The Trump administration has fully restored the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program for immigrants brought to the U.S. as young people, complying with a federal judge’s order.

Some Central Florida school districts update COVID-19 protocol to follow new CDC recommendations

Students at Brevard, Lake and Volusia County School Districts who test positive for COVID-19 or have been exposed to the virus can now return to school after 10 days in quarantine instead of 14 days. That's only if students do not have any symptoms. 

Trump administration suspends student federal loan payments through January

By extending payments by one month, the administration is effectively leaving it to the Biden administration or Congress to decide whether to provide longer-term relief to millions of student borrowers.

Florida school district says those struggling with online learning must sign a contract

In fact, one Central Florida school district says that those who are struggling with online learning will either have to return to class or promise to do better.

Florida school board term limits proposed

The proposal is filed for the 2021 legislative session, which will start in March.