Manatee County school leaders set to discuss reopening in the fall
Like many of their peers across the state, Manatee County School Board members have been scrambling this week to come up with a plan to reopen next month given new executive orders from the state.
Like many of their peers across the state, Manatee County School Board members have been scrambling this week to come up with a plan to reopen next month given new executive orders from the state.
For many Pasco parents, decision over fall school plan seems too soon
Pasco County parents had to decide by Wednesday whether to send their kids back to school in the fall or choose a form of distance learning that would keep them off campuses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pasco County parents had to decide by Wednesday whether to send their kids back to school in the fall or choose a form of distance learning that would keep them off campuses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump threatens to cut federal aid if schools don't reopen
“The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election,” Trump said, “but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!”
“The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election,” Trump said, “but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!”
Masks will be mandatory for Hillsborough students and staff, superintendent says
In saying school buildings were not designed to foster social distancing, Hillsborough Schools Superintendent Addison Davis argued his requirement that all people on school campuses would help students and teachers stay safe from Coronavirus.
In saying school buildings were not designed to foster social distancing, Hillsborough Schools Superintendent Addison Davis argued his requirement that all people on school campuses would help students and teachers stay safe from Coronavirus.
Trump says he will pressure states to reopen schools in fall
President Donald Trump says he will pressure governors to reopen schools and colleges this fall, arguing that some want to keep schools closed for political reasons against the will of families.
President Donald Trump says he will pressure governors to reopen schools and colleges this fall, arguing that some want to keep schools closed for political reasons against the will of families.
Over a hundred doctors call for students to wear masks in Hillsborough County schools
As the start date for Hillsborough County public schools looms closer and closer, there is growing concern from local health officials who believe that, for the safety of students and staff amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, students should be required to wear masks once they return to the classroom.
As the start date for Hillsborough County public schools looms closer and closer, there is growing concern from local health officials who believe that, for the safety of students and staff amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, students should be required to wear masks once they return to the classroom.
At Spectrum Field, Pinellas high school seniors walk the stage in an 'abbreviated' ceremony
The graduation class of 2020 in Pinellas County is finally experiencing the biggest milestone of their high school career.
The graduation class of 2020 in Pinellas County is finally experiencing the biggest milestone of their high school career.
Florida school campuses must open five days a week this fall, state says
Richard Corcoran issued the emergency order Monday, stating that “extended school closures can impede educational success of students, impact families' well-being and limit many parents and guardians from returning to work.”
Richard Corcoran issued the emergency order Monday, stating that “extended school closures can impede educational success of students, impact families' well-being and limit many parents and guardians from returning to work.”
U.S. to force out international students taking classes fully online
Foreign students must leave the United States if their school's classes this fall will be taught completely online or transfer to another school with in-person instruction, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency announced on Monday.
Foreign students must leave the United States if their school's classes this fall will be taught completely online or transfer to another school with in-person instruction, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency announced on Monday.
Ocoee massacre to be taught in Florida schools, according to newly-signed law
More than 100 new state laws took effect on July 1, covering issues from regulating electric bikes to increasing fines for bear poaching.
More than 100 new state laws took effect on July 1, covering issues from regulating electric bikes to increasing fines for bear poaching.
Some teachers 'are going to die' if schools reopen, Sarasota teachers union president warns
The Sarasota County School Board held a nearly three-hour meeting Thursday to try and come up with a gameplan for how schools will safely reopen on August 10.
The Sarasota County School Board held a nearly three-hour meeting Thursday to try and come up with a gameplan for how schools will safely reopen on August 10.
Second survey for Hillsborough parents directs them to choose preferences for return to school
An email sent out to Hillsborough County parents this week is asking them to decide how they want their children to attend school for at least the first semester.
An email sent out to Hillsborough County parents this week is asking them to decide how they want their children to attend school for at least the first semester.
Students inspire school bus driver to earn his college degree
A school bus driver in Massachusetts returned to the classroom and earned his college degree -- and he says he was inspired to do so by the students he drove to school each day.
A school bus driver in Massachusetts returned to the classroom and earned his college degree -- and he says he was inspired to do so by the students he drove to school each day.
Hernando County school officials cancel traditional graduation ceremonies
In April, Hernando County high school seniors were told they will have an in-person graduation ceremony, but due to the spike in COVID-19 cases, officials said they are going with the back-up option: a virtual commencement ceremony.
In April, Hernando County high school seniors were told they will have an in-person graduation ceremony, but due to the spike in COVID-19 cases, officials said they are going with the back-up option: a virtual commencement ceremony.
Hillsborough County cancels in-person graduations; ceremonies will be virtual
Hillsborough County Public Schools announced it will hold all high school graduation ceremonies online as the number of COVID-19 cases surges in the county.
Hillsborough County Public Schools announced it will hold all high school graduation ceremonies online as the number of COVID-19 cases surges in the county.
Sarasota County's stadium graduation ceremony canceled
Postponed until July, graduation was the only part of 2020 mother Susannah Johnson and her family held out hope for.
Postponed until July, graduation was the only part of 2020 mother Susannah Johnson and her family held out hope for.
Florida school district to spend $4 million on installing transparent screens in classrooms
A north Florida school district has voted to install transparent screens in classrooms in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
A north Florida school district has voted to install transparent screens in classrooms in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Pasco County moves graduation from USF to individual school's outdoor stadium
Pasco County is rearranging graduation plans after learning the Yuengling Center on the University of South Florida campus was no longer able to accommodate the ceremony.
Pasco County is rearranging graduation plans after learning the Yuengling Center on the University of South Florida campus was no longer able to accommodate the ceremony.
DeSantis signs school vouchers expansion
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed legislation that will dramatically expand a voucher program that helps students go to private schools, the latest step in a two-decade push to expand school choice in Florida.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed legislation that will dramatically expand a voucher program that helps students go to private schools, the latest step in a two-decade push to expand school choice in Florida.
Manatee County plan for students' return includes masks, temperature checks
Plans, which are still being finalized, call for full-time, in-person classes for kindergarten through sixth grade. Seventh grade and up will likely have a hybrid mix of in person classes and e-learning.
Plans, which are still being finalized, call for full-time, in-person classes for kindergarten through sixth grade. Seventh grade and up will likely have a hybrid mix of in person classes and e-learning.