Appeals court sides with state in school reopening fight
Saying that “nothing in the emergency order requires any teacher or any student to return to the classroom,” a state appeals court Friday overturned a ruling that said Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran violated the Florida Constitution when he issued a July order aimed at reopening schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Saying that “nothing in the emergency order requires any teacher or any student to return to the classroom,” a state appeals court Friday overturned a ruling that said Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran violated the Florida Constitution when he issued a July order aimed at reopening schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
District : ‘Volusia Live’ students failing, asked to return to classroom
Volusia County Schools said many of its Volusia Live students are failing five weeks into the school year.
Volusia County Schools said many of its Volusia Live students are failing five weeks into the school year.
Virtual 6th-grade lesson turns into vulgar chat session, says grandparent
A grandmother says some inappropriate chats were shared during a virtual class at an Orange County middle school.
A grandmother says some inappropriate chats were shared during a virtual class at an Orange County middle school.
District recommends some students return to classroom
Two months in and thousands of students are flunking virtual school. A disproportionate number of failing grades have been reported in Volusia County.
Two months in and thousands of students are flunking virtual school. A disproportionate number of failing grades have been reported in Volusia County.
Plans for unauthorized homecoming gathering foiled
As new coronavirus cases in the state surge, some schools are concerned about containing the spread of the virus. This comes as authorities at Lake Nona High School recently learned of a planned and unauthorized homecoming event, which has since been canceled.
As new coronavirus cases in the state surge, some schools are concerned about containing the spread of the virus. This comes as authorities at Lake Nona High School recently learned of a planned and unauthorized homecoming event, which has since been canceled.
'Unauthorized' homecoming event canceled
As new coronavirus cases in the state surge, some schools are concerned about containing the spread of the virus. This comes as authorities at Lake Nona High School recently learned of a planned and unauthorized homecoming event, which has since been canceled.
As new coronavirus cases in the state surge, some schools are concerned about containing the spread of the virus. This comes as authorities at Lake Nona High School recently learned of a planned and unauthorized homecoming event, which has since been canceled.
Teachers, Orange County deadlocked over COVID safety
A teachers union and officials with the Orange County Public Schools are deadlocked over coronavirus safety measures.
A teachers union and officials with the Orange County Public Schools are deadlocked over coronavirus safety measures.
Teachers to hold laptop drive for Orange County students who still need devices
Teachers are planning a laptop drive, as some Orange County students are still waiting for a device.
Teachers are planning a laptop drive, as some Orange County students are still waiting for a device.
1 in 4 young Asian Americans experienced anti-Asian hate amid COVID-19
A study conducted by the Stop Asian-American Pacific Islander Hate Youth Campaign found that 1 in 4 young Asian Americans have personally experienced anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A study conducted by the Stop Asian-American Pacific Islander Hate Youth Campaign found that 1 in 4 young Asian Americans have personally experienced anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
'We shouldn't have closed up': DeSantis says closing schools was a mistake
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday that closing school campuses in the spring as the coronavirus pandemic took hold might have been one of the nation’s biggest “public health mistakes.”
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday that closing school campuses in the spring as the coronavirus pandemic took hold might have been one of the nation’s biggest “public health mistakes.”
4th-grader says teacher questioned his 'Black Lives Matter' backpack
He says no one had an issue with his “Black Lives Matter” backpack until Thursday when a teacher stopped him and made an issue of it.
He says no one had an issue with his “Black Lives Matter” backpack until Thursday when a teacher stopped him and made an issue of it.
West Orange H.S. reopens following COVID-19 cases
The school shut down last week because of 10 positive coronavirus cases.
The school shut down last week because of 10 positive coronavirus cases.
CDC: COVID-19 cases among young adults increased in US by 55% in 1 month
A study conducted from data collected by the CDC found that COVID-19 cases among people aged 18-22 increased 55% in just one month.
A study conducted from data collected by the CDC found that COVID-19 cases among people aged 18-22 increased 55% in just one month.
What does Phase 3 mean for Central Florida schools?
Several Central Florida school districts say that all precautions in place will stay the same for now.
Several Central Florida school districts say that all precautions in place will stay the same for now.
Brevard County elementary school to reopen Monday after deep-cleaning
Crews spent the week deep-cleaning the campus after COVID-19 cases prompted the closure of the campus for student and staff safety.
Crews spent the week deep-cleaning the campus after COVID-19 cases prompted the closure of the campus for student and staff safety.
Frustrated Marion County teacher posts tearful video on Facebook, goes viral
A local teacher says online classes have been a nightmare.
A local teacher says online classes have been a nightmare.
Central Florida schools battle COVID-19 in classrooms
Central Florida schools are grappling with how to handle COVID cases in the classroom.
Central Florida schools are grappling with how to handle COVID cases in the classroom.
Fall graduation events unlikely in Florida amid COVID-19 pandemic
The state university system directed schools to come up with alternate fall commencement plans, which could include such things as online ceremonies.
The state university system directed schools to come up with alternate fall commencement plans, which could include such things as online ceremonies.
Brevard County school closed until Monday due to COVID-19 cases
The students who are participating in face-to-face learning will reportedly move to eLearning or paper-pencil packets during the closure.
The students who are participating in face-to-face learning will reportedly move to eLearning or paper-pencil packets during the closure.
About 15,000 Orange County students will switch to in-person classes
As of the next grading period, about 15,000 more students will learn on campus, pushing 42 percent of the student into schools.
As of the next grading period, about 15,000 more students will learn on campus, pushing 42 percent of the student into schools.