City of San Francisco sues its own school district to force classrooms to open

San Francisco becomes the first in the state — and possibly the entire country — to sue its own school district to force classroom doors open.

Osceola County creates committee to establish SRO policy
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As many are calling for the removal of school resource officers (SROs) in Osceola County, the school board has put together a committee to help create a guide that officers can follow.

Florida's school voucher program could be revamped
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Florida's school voucher program is getting an overhaul. The new proposal would expand eligibility, consolidate choice programs, and allow parents to use savings accounts backed by taxpayer dollars for private schools.

Democrats target school accountability, focusing on test scores during pandemic

With Florida students set to take state standardized tests in the coming months, Democratic lawmakers are pushing legislation to prevent students’ test scores from counting against them.

Lawmakers want to drop student test scores during pandemic
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Test scores could be meaningless this year for thousands of Florida children. Some say it's unfair to judge students in the middle of a pandemic.

Pastor says he and other can help promote peace in schools
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A Central Florida pastor is reacting to the recent reports of altercations between students and school resource officers (SROs) in Osceola and Lake Counties.

Osceola deputy on paid leave after viral video surfaces showing student takedown

An Osceola County sheriff's deputy, who in a viral video appears to be slamming a student to the ground and handcuffing her, has been placed on paid leave pending an investigation.

Student loan payment pause extended through Sept. 30 by Biden executive orders

After an executive order by President Joe Biden, the U.S. Department of Education will extend the pause on student loan payments and collections until Sept. 30, 2021.

COVID-19 pandemic prompts SAT to remove optional essay, subject tests

The College Board said Tuesday it will eliminate the optional essay from the SAT and do away with subject tests amid a changing college admissions landscape.

Teachers weigh in on Biden's 'American Rescue Plan'

In Biden’s "American Rescue Plan" he says the money will be used to reduce class sizes, hire more janitors and buy PPE among other things.

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.

UCF announces plans to terminate professor
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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.

SCPS to offer COVID-19 vaccine to employees
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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
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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.