How Orange County Public Schools is training students to become future teachers
With the school year ending soon, districts will be busy working to fill thousands of teaching – and substitute teaching – positions across the state.
With the school year ending soon, districts will be busy working to fill thousands of teaching – and substitute teaching – positions across the state.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, others named in new lawsuit after 'Stop WOKE Act' signed into law
Governor DeSantis is named in a new lawsuit recently filed pushing back against HB7 also referred to as “Stop WOKE” Act.
Governor DeSantis is named in a new lawsuit recently filed pushing back against HB7 also referred to as “Stop WOKE” Act.
Federal waivers ending, cuts to school summer feeding programs
Many public schools across the country will now have to cut back on summer meals for students. The federal waiver that allowed them to serve free meals is expiring at the end of June.
Many public schools across the country will now have to cut back on summer meals for students. The federal waiver that allowed them to serve free meals is expiring at the end of June.
Wekiva High School teacher accused of sexual battery with student
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office says a teacher at Wekiva High School has been arrested, accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office says a teacher at Wekiva High School has been arrested, accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student.
Freedom High School girls win first FHSAA sanctioned wrestling championship
It's a moment the Freedom High School girl's wrestling team will savor for a long time. The team won the 1A state title. It's the first year the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) held a sanctioned championship event for girls' wrestling.
It's a moment the Freedom High School girl's wrestling team will savor for a long time. The team won the 1A state title. It's the first year the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) held a sanctioned championship event for girls' wrestling.
Orange County Public Schools making masks voluntary for adults
Orange County Public Schools on Wednesday announced that it is relaxing a policy that dictates face coverings.
Orange County Public Schools on Wednesday announced that it is relaxing a policy that dictates face coverings.
Students fire back over prom dress code contract
Parents of students at Evans High School are scratching their heads after students came home with a dress code contract for the upcoming prom.
Parents of students at Evans High School are scratching their heads after students came home with a dress code contract for the upcoming prom.
Proposed school bus depots sparks debate in Winter Garden
A group in Winter Garden is speaking out against a proposed bus depot Orange County Public Schools wants to build there.
A group in Winter Garden is speaking out against a proposed bus depot Orange County Public Schools wants to build there.
Education proposal would redistribute $200 million from counties who voted for mask mandates
The “Putting Parents First” budget amendment to the Florida Public School Education Budget would redistribute $200 million from 12 school districts. Those districts voted for mandatory mask mandates last school year.
The “Putting Parents First” budget amendment to the Florida Public School Education Budget would redistribute $200 million from 12 school districts. Those districts voted for mandatory mask mandates last school year.
Controversial House budget proposal, some fear it could take millions from schools
Some school districts are not happy about a state budget proposal. Leaders fear it could take millions of dollars and resources from your child's school. At least three districts in our area could be impacted.
Some school districts are not happy about a state budget proposal. Leaders fear it could take millions of dollars and resources from your child's school. At least three districts in our area could be impacted.
OCPS will stop providing excused absences for students not showing up due to COVID concerns
Beginning Monday, OCPS staff said they will no longer be able to provide excused absences for students being kept at home because of health and safety concerns due to COVID-19.
Beginning Monday, OCPS staff said they will no longer be able to provide excused absences for students being kept at home because of health and safety concerns due to COVID-19.
Orange County no longer excusing absences for students staying home over COVID-19 concerns
Orange County Public Schools announced on Wednesday announced that beginning Jan. 31, the district will no longer excuse absences should a parent choose to keep their child at home due to concerns over COVID-19.
Orange County Public Schools announced on Wednesday announced that beginning Jan. 31, the district will no longer excuse absences should a parent choose to keep their child at home due to concerns over COVID-19.
Orange County schools mandates masks for all adults as COVID cases surge
Students are not required to mask up because of a state law but are encouraged to.
Students are not required to mask up because of a state law but are encouraged to.
Masks mandatory for adults in Orange County Public Schools in January, superintendent says
Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Barbara Jenkins said on Monday that all adults inside schools will be required to wear masks, regardless of vaccination status, through the month of January.
Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Barbara Jenkins said on Monday that all adults inside schools will be required to wear masks, regardless of vaccination status, through the month of January.
Orange County schools 'strongly encouraging' face masks for students, staff
Orange County students return to class on Tuesday.
Orange County students return to class on Tuesday.
Osceola County welcomes students back from winter break, sees high absentee rate due to COVID
The Osceola County School District is the first in Central Florida to welcome students back for the Spring 2022 semester.
The Osceola County School District is the first in Central Florida to welcome students back for the Spring 2022 semester.
Teen charged with attempted murder after shooting at East River High School, deputies say
Mandrel Harper was arrested on a warrant for Attempted Second Degree Murder with a Firearm and Discharging a Weapon on School Property.
Mandrel Harper was arrested on a warrant for Attempted Second Degree Murder with a Firearm and Discharging a Weapon on School Property.
Town hall held to discuss school fights, shooting at Carver Middle
A town hall was held at an Orlando middle school on Monday evening to discuss the violence at the school.
A town hall was held at an Orlando middle school on Monday evening to discuss the violence at the school.
Orange County Schools: False threats, foolish pranks will have serious consequences
District officials ask that parents speak to their children regarding safety expectations and check their backpacks for items that are not allowed.
District officials ask that parents speak to their children regarding safety expectations and check their backpacks for items that are not allowed.
Boy with special needs spends hours on Orange County school bus, says parents
Mika Davis is having a hard time getting from school to his house. His parents say their son isn't able to speak, isn't potty-trained, and needs supervision and assistance. They say they have been dealing with bus delays since school started in August.
Mika Davis is having a hard time getting from school to his house. His parents say their son isn't able to speak, isn't potty-trained, and needs supervision and assistance. They say they have been dealing with bus delays since school started in August.