Orange County teachers union, school district agree on new contract

On Tuesday, Orange County Public Schools and the Orange County Classroom Teachers Association agreed on a new contract. The next step is teacher ratification.

'It means everything': Baseball finally returns to Oak Ridge High School

For the first time since the 2020 season, Oak Ridge High School will have a baseball team. The groundwork to get the program back up and running began before the school year started, with special help from Orange County School Board members and the high school’s administration.

School safety expert weighs in on Florida district's new school cellphone policies

As students head back to school over the next couple of weeks, some may be in for a rude awakening. Lots of school districts now have tighter restrictions on cellphone use.

Orange County student pushes for more sun safety lessons in school

Orange County Public School leaders are updating the curriculum for the next school. The inspiration for a new topic came from one student.

Orange County teacher who featured students in TikTok videos about book bans keeps job

An Orange County Public Schools teacher who was placed on administrative leave in February for creating TikTok videos with students during school hours about matters like book bans will keep his job.

Florida teacher fired over 'inappropriate' lesson: 'I didn't do anything wrong'

A teacher in Florida is appealing his termination after being fired over what the district calls an "inappropriate" assignment about school violence, but the teacher says he was just teaching the students how to stay safe.

Orange County Supervisor of Elections Bill Cowles not seeking re-election: 'Time to pass the torch'

Bill Cowles, Orange County’s longest serving supervisor of elections, announced on Wednesday that he will not seek re-election and intends to retire at the end of his current term, which ends in 2025.

Central Florida schools announce Hurricane Ian makeup days

Central Florida school districts have announced when students will makeup days lost due to Hurricane Ian.

Florida schools still need more teachers, bus drivers before school starts

Students and teachers will return to their classrooms over the next few weeks for the start of the school year, despite districts across Central Florida needing more teachers and bus drivers.

Orange County teacher pay raise passes by slim margin

Orange County Teachers narrowly approved a 6 percent pay raise ahead of the upcoming school year. The final votes were counted Thursday night.

Florida teachers get help from non-profit providing free supplies ahead of school year

Teachers are getting their classrooms ready for your child and they’re finding a lot of the supplies are more expensive. Many are exploring options to check off the list and save money.