Sarasota County school officials plan for rising COVID-19 cases as school begins
Sarasota County school officials say they are worried about the new school year after the health department reported its highest number of COVID-19 cases in kids, averaging 30 a day over the last week in the county.
Sarasota County school officials say they are worried about the new school year after the health department reported its highest number of COVID-19 cases in kids, averaging 30 a day over the last week in the county.
Florida pediatric COVID cases continue to rise ahead of first day of school
Doctors at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital say every week sets a new benchmark for children hospitalized with COVID-19.
Doctors at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital say every week sets a new benchmark for children hospitalized with COVID-19.
Two Florida school districts drop mask mandates after DeSantis threatened to withhold funding
Two school districts that had mandated masks for students because of COVID-19 are reversing course after Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order Friday barring such mandates.
Two school districts that had mandated masks for students because of COVID-19 are reversing course after Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order Friday barring such mandates.
Tampa cultural arts center helps youth learn creative skills through free programs
Prodigy Cultural Arts is an after school program through the University Area CDC.
Prodigy Cultural Arts is an after school program through the University Area CDC.
DeSantis threatens to withhold funding from school districts who mandate masks
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order that blocks school boards from requiring students to wear face coverings, and withholds funds from "noncompliant" school districts that decide to impose mask mandates.
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order that blocks school boards from requiring students to wear face coverings, and withholds funds from "noncompliant" school districts that decide to impose mask mandates.
Ten-day back-to-school sales tax holiday begins
Florida's 10-day tax-free holiday began Saturday and plenty of parents started stocking up on school supplies.
Florida's 10-day tax-free holiday began Saturday and plenty of parents started stocking up on school supplies.
DeSantis signs executive order making masks optional in schools to 'protect rights of parents'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order Friday barring local school districts from forcing students to wear masks when classes resume next month even as the state's coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continue to skyrocket toward levels not seen since before vaccines became widely available.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order Friday barring local school districts from forcing students to wear masks when classes resume next month even as the state's coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continue to skyrocket toward levels not seen since before vaccines became widely available.
Florida back-to-school tax holiday offers breaks on computers, other supplies
Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday begins Saturday, July 31. Here's how parents can save money during the 10-day period ahead of the first day of school.
Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday begins Saturday, July 31. Here's how parents can save money during the 10-day period ahead of the first day of school.
Florida students prepare for in-person learning during surge in COVID-19 cases
School starts in less than a month for Bay Area students of all ages. Vaccines are not available for children under 12 and many mandates have been rolled back, so COVID-19 is still a concern for some.
School starts in less than a month for Bay Area students of all ages. Vaccines are not available for children under 12 and many mandates have been rolled back, so COVID-19 is still a concern for some.
New CDC guidelines reignite school mask debate in Bay Area
With the start of the school year around the corner, it doesn’t appear that Bay Area districts will make changes to their mask policies, despite new guidance and as COVID-19 surges across the state.
With the start of the school year around the corner, it doesn’t appear that Bay Area districts will make changes to their mask policies, despite new guidance and as COVID-19 surges across the state.
Biden doesn't have authority to cancel student debt, Pelosi says: What to do with your college loans
Speaker Pelosi contradicted prominent Democratic lawmakers when it comes to student loan cancellation, saying that Biden doesn't have the executive authority to discharge loans. See what you can do with your loans in the meantime.
Speaker Pelosi contradicted prominent Democratic lawmakers when it comes to student loan cancellation, saying that Biden doesn't have the executive authority to discharge loans. See what you can do with your loans in the meantime.
University leaders urge students to get vaccinated
The presidents of Florida’s 12 state universities are asking students returning to campus for the fall semester to get vaccinated against COVID-19. An open letter to students published Tuesday by the university system’s Board of Governors “strongly” recommended students get vaccinated before coming back to school. '
The presidents of Florida’s 12 state universities are asking students returning to campus for the fall semester to get vaccinated against COVID-19. An open letter to students published Tuesday by the university system’s Board of Governors “strongly” recommended students get vaccinated before coming back to school. '
Masks for students still up in the air in Manatee, Pinellas counties
School boards in Pinellas and Manatee counties heard passionate debates Tuesday from parents and the public over whether students will be required to wear masks this coming school year as the COVID-19 pandemic again infects thousands daily in Florida.
School boards in Pinellas and Manatee counties heard passionate debates Tuesday from parents and the public over whether students will be required to wear masks this coming school year as the COVID-19 pandemic again infects thousands daily in Florida.
Hillsborough County Schools superintendent signals no changes in school mask policy
The debate over masks in schools heated up at the Hillsborough County School Board meeting Tuesday, as COVID-19 surges across the country, but Superintendent Addison Davis indicated, due to the governor's threat, he does not plan to change the current plan to make masks optional during the upcoming school year.
The debate over masks in schools heated up at the Hillsborough County School Board meeting Tuesday, as COVID-19 surges across the country, but Superintendent Addison Davis indicated, due to the governor's threat, he does not plan to change the current plan to make masks optional during the upcoming school year.
DeSantis maintains opposition to mask mandates in schools as COVID-19 cases rises
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, whose re-election campaign is selling koozies quoting him saying, “How the hell am I going to drink a beer with a mask on?” held a private meeting Monday with doctors to oppose mask mandates in public schools.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, whose re-election campaign is selling koozies quoting him saying, “How the hell am I going to drink a beer with a mask on?” held a private meeting Monday with doctors to oppose mask mandates in public schools.
Walmart to pay 100% of college tuition, books for associates with $1B investment
Walmart launched an updated version of its Live Better U education program and will pay 100% of college tuition and books for its associates.
Walmart launched an updated version of its Live Better U education program and will pay 100% of college tuition and books for its associates.
Homeschooling surges across US, even as schools plan in-person classes
Some U.S. parents say they're planning to continue to homeschool their children, even as schools resume in-person classes.
Some U.S. parents say they're planning to continue to homeschool their children, even as schools resume in-person classes.
CDC, US Education Dept to host COVID-19 virtual town hall with parents
Parents will have a chance to discuss COVID-19 and schools during a webinar with U.S. health and education officials on July 29.
Parents will have a chance to discuss COVID-19 and schools during a webinar with U.S. health and education officials on July 29.
Manatee County school rolls out $2 million smart school buses
Manatee School for the Arts recently acquired 16 new school buses equipped with top-of-the-line technology including sensors that sound an alarm if cars don't stop for crossing students and automatic braking and warning about lane drifting will also aid drivers.
Manatee School for the Arts recently acquired 16 new school buses equipped with top-of-the-line technology including sensors that sound an alarm if cars don't stop for crossing students and automatic braking and warning about lane drifting will also aid drivers.
‘Find joy’: After challenging school year, Pinellas educator named Florida’s Teacher of the Year
Out of 185,000 Florida teachers, this year's "Teacher of the Year" honor went to Pinellas County's Sarah Ann Painter, who has worked with the school district for 18 years.
Out of 185,000 Florida teachers, this year's "Teacher of the Year" honor went to Pinellas County's Sarah Ann Painter, who has worked with the school district for 18 years.