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.
UCF using AI to hep children learn social skills
The University of Central Florida is teaming up with a non-profit to help students with autism become more aware of non-verbal communication.
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.
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.
Dr. Miguel Cardona, Connecticut's schools chief, tapped as Biden's education secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen the education commissioner for Connecticut and a former public school teacher to serve as his education secretary.
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen the education commissioner for Connecticut and a former public school teacher to serve as his education secretary.
Teacher of the Year: Former gang member becomes Missouri’s top educator
Darrion Cockrell joined a gang when he was 10 years old. Today, he’s keeping his students from going down a similar path.
Darrion Cockrell joined a gang when he was 10 years old. Today, he’s keeping his students from going down a similar path.
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.
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.
Agreement reached to give Volusia teachers salary increase in 2021
The minimum teacher salary will be increased to $44,335.
The minimum teacher salary will be increased to $44,335.