OCPS students didn't receive quarantine orders; showed up at school
Heath officials say 26 students were not notified about quarantine orders after they were exposed to COVID19.
Blankner School moves to online learning after COVID-19 outbreak
According to the Orange County Public Schools Twitter page, there are a total of six positive COVID-19 cases at Blankner School in Orlando -- four of which resulted in 54 quarantines.
Report: State finds OCPS violated state requirements
A Florida Department of Education Inquiry found that the Orange County School District violated requirements to provide Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) to a special education student.
School superintendents requesting state to eliminate A-F school grades this year
Learning during the pandemic has been difficult for children and teachers. Now, some school districts are asking the state not to grade school performance this year, as many students are failing.
Uptick in teacher retirements, resignations over pandemic
The union says more teachers are quitting after the start of the school year, but the district says the data shows most are staying.
Orange County leaders say birthday parties contribute to increase in COVID cases
Health officials say kids who are infected at birthday parties can bring COVID19 into schools.
School districts face challenges recruiting new teachers
Governor Ron DeSantis announced earlier this month he wants schools back in session at full capacity in August.
Freedom High School band director gets 2nd Grammy nomination
Michael Antmann is a semifinalist for the Grammy's Music Educator Award for the second year in a row.
Orange County teachers reach deal with the district after months of tension
The Orange County school district and its teachers have reached a deal.
Orange County teachers reject District’s contract offer
Orange County teachers have spoken and they are not satisfied with the Orange County Public Schools contract offer.
Orange County School Board proclaims October as 'LGBTQ+ awareness month'
This is the first time a Central Florida school district has proclaimed October as LGBTQ+ awareness month.
Orange County teachers continue fight for higher pay
Orange County teachers will be back at the bargaining table Thursday for pay negotiations. Teachers say they're going to continue to fight for what they're worth.
Orange County public schools to discuss changing high school start times
Orange County Public Schools will host meetings to discuss possibly change start times at high school.