Teacher reprimanded after questioning 4th grader about BLM backpack

FOX 35 News reported last month that a Pathways Elementary School P.E. teacher received a written reprimand from Volusia County Public Schools for questioning a fourth-grader about his Black Lives Matter backpack.

Push to continue virtual learning beyond December
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An Orange County medical committee is leading the push to urge the Florida Department of Education to allow distance learning to continue through the end of the school year. Remote learning is set to expire at the end of December.

Classes dismissed for virtual school
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An Orange County school is sending students home after a rise in coronavirus cases.

Seminole County parents must decide if they will send their child back to school

The Seminole County District said that once they know how many students plan to return to the classroom, they will need enough time to properly prepare.

DeSantis considering in-class learning for all
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Every student in Florida may be required to return to face-to-face learning at the beginning on the new year.

School superintendents requesting state to eliminate A-F school grades this year

Learning during the pandemic has been difficult for children and teachers. Now, some school districts are asking the state not to grade school performance this year, as many students are failing.

Districts asking state to not grade schools this year
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Learning during the pandemic has been difficult for children and teachers. Now, some school districts are asking the state not to grade school performance this year, as many students are failing.

Brevard schools asking for surtax
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Voters in Brevard County will decide whether to approve a surtax to benefit the school district.

Mom dragged out of school board meeting
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A mother was dragged out of a school board meeting because she refused to wear a mask during a public comment period.

Volusia County to vote on social media policy for teachers

The Teachers Union worries this is a reaction to teachers criticizing the district’s response to the pandemic.

Uptick in teacher retirements, resignations over pandemic

The union says more teachers are quitting after the start of the school year, but the district says the data shows most are staying.

Teachers walking away from classroom
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More Central Florida teachers are walking away from the job due to the coronavirus pandemic.

DeVos in Orlando to discuss education during pandemic
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Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos was in Central Florida on Monday to discuss the coronavirus pandemic with state education officials.