Peyton Manning crashes alma mater's online class

Peyton Manning crashes alma mater's online class

Being late to class is never advisable, especially if the class is held online. Students in Dr. John Haas' class at the University of Tennessee's School of Communication Studies know better, but an unruly attendee showed up late, anyway.

Being late to class is never advisable, especially if the class is held online. Students in Dr. John Haas' class at the University of Tennessee's School of Communication Studies know better, but an unruly attendee showed up late, anyway.

Teachers go on parade to connect with students in Apollo Beach

Teachers go on parade to connect with students in Apollo Beach

Dozens of teachers wound through streets near Apollo Beach Elementary to see their students for the first time in over a week. They have been out of school for spring break, but did not return due to the novel coronavirus.

Dozens of teachers wound through streets near Apollo Beach Elementary to see their students for the first time in over a week. They have been out of school for spring break, but did not return due to the novel coronavirus.

E-learning website goes down on first day of virtual school

E-learning website goes down on first day of virtual school

There were some anxious moments on the first day of virtual learning when many students weren’t able to log onto Edsby, the digital platform used by Hillsborough County and other school districts. Students, teachers and parents breathed a sigh of relief when the platform was fixed by mid-morning.

There were some anxious moments on the first day of virtual learning when many students weren’t able to log onto Edsby, the digital platform used by Hillsborough County and other school districts. Students, teachers and parents breathed a sigh of relief when the platform was fixed by mid-morning.

Florida public schools prepare students, families to move classes online

Florida public schools prepare students, families to move classes online

Public school students on spring break are preparing to enter a digital education world instead of going back to class. With the state of Florida closing down schools until April 15, computers and tablets now become classrooms.

Public school students on spring break are preparing to enter a digital education world instead of going back to class. With the state of Florida closing down schools until April 15, computers and tablets now become classrooms.

Florida public school campuses closed until April 15, state cancels all testing for K-12 schools

Florida public school campuses closed until April 15, state cancels all testing for K-12 schools

Florida officials announced Tuesday they will eliminate testing requirements this spring for public-school students and extend the time in which kids will learn from home, as the state continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic.

Florida officials announced Tuesday they will eliminate testing requirements this spring for public-school students and extend the time in which kids will learn from home, as the state continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic.

Home school teacher offers parents tips amid closings due to coronavirus

Home school teacher offers parents tips amid closings due to coronavirus

Schools across the country will be closing beginning Monday as fears of the spread of the coronavirus continue. This will create a unique situation where students will be expected to begin distance learning or online courses during that time despite not actually being at school.

Schools across the country will be closing beginning Monday as fears of the spread of the coronavirus continue. This will create a unique situation where students will be expected to begin distance learning or online courses during that time despite not actually being at school.

All Florida public schools to close for 2 weeks to limit coronavirus spread

All Florida public schools to close for 2 weeks to limit coronavirus spread

The Florida Department of Education announced Friday evening that all schools would be shut down for the weeks of March 16-20 and March 23-27 to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

The Florida Department of Education announced Friday evening that all schools would be shut down for the weeks of March 16-20 and March 23-27 to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Students must self-isolate for 14 days after cruise or international travel, Florida says

Students must self-isolate for 14 days after cruise or international travel, Florida says

Any Florida students who travel outside of the country or go on a cruise over spring break must self-isolate for 14 days and undergo an evaluation before returning to class, the districts announced today.

Any Florida students who travel outside of the country or go on a cruise over spring break must self-isolate for 14 days and undergo an evaluation before returning to class, the districts announced today.

Governor: Ohio schools to close for 3 weeks beginning Monday

Governor: Ohio schools to close for 3 weeks beginning Monday

He acknowledged the disruptions it will mean for families but said it’s necessary to help prevent the spread of the virus.

He acknowledged the disruptions it will mean for families but said it’s necessary to help prevent the spread of the virus.

Out-of-state field trips canceled for many Florida students

Out-of-state field trips canceled for many Florida students

Coronavirus concerns are halting some out-of-state field trips following new recommendations Tuesday for Florida’s public school districts.

Coronavirus concerns are halting some out-of-state field trips following new recommendations Tuesday for Florida’s public school districts.

Hillsborough school officials may shift school boundaries to address overcrowding at Barrington Middle

Hillsborough school officials may shift school boundaries to address overcrowding at Barrington Middle

The overcrowding at Barrington Middle School cannot be ignored any longer, school officials decided. On Tuesday, the Hillsborough County School Board is scheduled to make their final decision on how they plan to handle the situation.

The overcrowding at Barrington Middle School cannot be ignored any longer, school officials decided. On Tuesday, the Hillsborough County School Board is scheduled to make their final decision on how they plan to handle the situation.

New College, FSU and Florida Poly, UF merger plan 'abandoned'

New College, FSU and Florida Poly, UF merger plan 'abandoned'

A short-lived, yet high-profile, fight to merge New College of Florida and Florida Polytechnic University into the University of Florida died Friday in the state House.

A short-lived, yet high-profile, fight to merge New College of Florida and Florida Polytechnic University into the University of Florida died Friday in the state House.

College recruiter fired after students say he lined them up by skin color, ‘nappiest hair’

College recruiter fired after students say he lined them up by skin color, ‘nappiest hair’

A recruiter from Oklahoma Christian University was fired last week after high school students said he had them line up by the color of their skin and hair texture during a group activity.

A recruiter from Oklahoma Christian University was fired last week after high school students said he had them line up by the color of their skin and hair texture during a group activity.

Nurse, student-athlete whose life she saved reunite to educate others on CPR

Nurse, student-athlete whose life she saved reunite to educate others on CPR

Three years ago, a Tampa nurse was at a sports tournament to watch her son play baseball, but she ended up saving the life of a Marion County student-athlete.

Three years ago, a Tampa nurse was at a sports tournament to watch her son play baseball, but she ended up saving the life of a Marion County student-athlete.

Voucher program headed toward expansion in Florida

Voucher program headed toward expansion in Florida

Key House and Senate panels Tuesday approved bills that include boosting the Family Empowerment Scholarship program, which provides vouchers for nearly 18,000 students to attend private schools this year.

Key House and Senate panels Tuesday approved bills that include boosting the Family Empowerment Scholarship program, which provides vouchers for nearly 18,000 students to attend private schools this year.

HCC program helps fill need for auto mechanics

HCC program helps fill need for auto mechanics

Many students in Hillsborough Community College's automotive technology program end up with part-time jobs before they graduate. Peyton Wooton works at Courtesy KIA of Brandon. 

Many students in Hillsborough Community College's automotive technology program end up with part-time jobs before they graduate. Peyton Wooton works at Courtesy KIA of Brandon.