Palm Beach County teachers call for superintendent's firing over COVID-19 plans
A Florida teachers union wants a district superintendent fired for his handling of school reopenings while the state Wednesday reported more than 13,000 people have died of COVID-19 in Florida since March.
A Florida teachers union wants a district superintendent fired for his handling of school reopenings while the state Wednesday reported more than 13,000 people have died of COVID-19 in Florida since March.
Rapid testing to be offered at Pasco County schools
Students and faculty in Pasco County schools will be able to determine if they have COVID-19 quicker than ever, the district announced Tuesday.
Students and faculty in Pasco County schools will be able to determine if they have COVID-19 quicker than ever, the district announced Tuesday.
Florida universities struggle to control students, spread of COVID-19
Colleges and universities across the country are experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks. Experts say the campus environment is ripe for so-called super-spreader events, and students need to take responsibility.
Colleges and universities across the country are experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks. Experts say the campus environment is ripe for so-called super-spreader events, and students need to take responsibility.
Boys and Girls Club offers alternative to remote learning in Sarasota County
Some parents are able to take time away from the office to help their children learn, but that option isn't available to everyone. For that reason, learning pods have popped up across the country, allowing students to have in-person instruction without the large school environment and potentially less exposure to COVID-19.
Some parents are able to take time away from the office to help their children learn, but that option isn't available to everyone. For that reason, learning pods have popped up across the country, allowing students to have in-person instruction without the large school environment and potentially less exposure to COVID-19.
Pinellas County leaders make little progress with simultaneous teaching discussions
Talks between Pinellas teachers and the district did not bring the sides closer to an agreement on simultaneous teaching. They met for over two hours on Monday afternoon at district headquarters, and afterwards, did not agree on how far apart they are.
Talks between Pinellas teachers and the district did not bring the sides closer to an agreement on simultaneous teaching. They met for over two hours on Monday afternoon at district headquarters, and afterwards, did not agree on how far apart they are.
Hillsborough superintendent will 'review all jobs' district-wide
The Hillsborough County school district is preparing for a massive overhaul during the next two years. While some would describe it as "down-sizing" staff, the district calls it "balancing the scales."
The Hillsborough County school district is preparing for a massive overhaul during the next two years. While some would describe it as "down-sizing" staff, the district calls it "balancing the scales."
UF, FSU ranked in top 20 public universities; USF in top 50
The University of Florida and Florida State University remained ranked among the top 20 public universities in the country Monday, as U.S. News & World Report released annual ratings that have become a closely watched scorecard for colleges.
The University of Florida and Florida State University remained ranked among the top 20 public universities in the country Monday, as U.S. News & World Report released annual ratings that have become a closely watched scorecard for colleges.
Pinellas school district to address simultaneous teaching after frustrated parents, teacher raise concerns
Pinellas County teachers and parents alike say they feel like the school district sold them a false bill of goods when it came to the difference between online and in-person learning this fall.
Pinellas County teachers and parents alike say they feel like the school district sold them a false bill of goods when it came to the difference between online and in-person learning this fall.
Pepin Academies launches 2 campaigns to collect school supplies for teachers, students
The Pepin Academies Foundation is launching fundraising campaigns to help students and teachers with school supplies.
The Pepin Academies Foundation is launching fundraising campaigns to help students and teachers with school supplies.
Dad recreates sweet 'Toy Story' scene to send son, 4, back to school
A father in England recreated a famous scene from “Toy Story” to send his young son back to school, in a sweet photoshoot that has gone viral on social media.
A father in England recreated a famous scene from “Toy Story” to send his young son back to school, in a sweet photoshoot that has gone viral on social media.
Teacher deaths amid COVID-19 pandemic raise alarms as new school year begins
Teachers in at least three states have died after bouts with the coronavirus since the dawn of the new school year.
Teachers in at least three states have died after bouts with the coronavirus since the dawn of the new school year.
Frustrated parents and teachers want simultaneous teaching to end
Frustration from teachers, parents and students has Pinellas Schools going back to the bargaining table with the teacher's association.
Frustration from teachers, parents and students has Pinellas Schools going back to the bargaining table with the teacher's association.
Hillsborough school district needs to build 5 new schools by 2025, superintendent says
The Hillsborough County School District is facing a possible construction crisis in the southern part of the county, Superintendent Addison Davis told county commissioners Tuesday.
The Hillsborough County School District is facing a possible construction crisis in the southern part of the county, Superintendent Addison Davis told county commissioners Tuesday.
12-year-old suspended after teacher spots toy gun during online class
A 12-year-old boy in Colorado reportedly got a five-day suspension for flashing a toy gun across his computer screen during an online art class, according to a report.
A 12-year-old boy in Colorado reportedly got a five-day suspension for flashing a toy gun across his computer screen during an online art class, according to a report.
Despite COVID-19 cases at many Bay Area schools, parents are optimistic about in-person learning
Several parents in the Bay Area who chose to send their kids back to school are feeling optimistic after seeing the early COVID-19 case numbers in schools.
Several parents in the Bay Area who chose to send their kids back to school are feeling optimistic after seeing the early COVID-19 case numbers in schools.
Bay Area schools review cybersecurity measures after teen accused of hacking Miami-Dade system
South Florida teachers and students ran into glitches and lockouts when their online networks came under attack in the first week of school, and the cyber attack has other school districts checking up on their own security.
South Florida teachers and students ran into glitches and lockouts when their online networks came under attack in the first week of school, and the cyber attack has other school districts checking up on their own security.
16-year-old student arrested for launching cyberattacks against Miami-Dade public schools
A 16-year-old high school student has been arrested in connection to the cyberattacks that targeted Florida's largest school district during the first week of online classes.
A 16-year-old high school student has been arrested in connection to the cyberattacks that targeted Florida's largest school district during the first week of online classes.
More than 100 Palmetto High students potentially exposed to COVID-19 by teacher
Without knowing for certain how many students came in direct contact with the infected teacher, the district erred on the side of caution. More than 100 students were sent home to quarantine.
Without knowing for certain how many students came in direct contact with the infected teacher, the district erred on the side of caution. More than 100 students were sent home to quarantine.
Florida's largest school district under siege by cyberattack, Miami-Dade superintendent says
Florida's largest school district is still under siege by cyberattacks that began Monday as students returned to school remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Florida's largest school district is still under siege by cyberattacks that began Monday as students returned to school remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Officials confirm 6 cases of COVID-19 at Lakeland High School; won’t reveal number being quarantined
The Polk School District says there are six cases of COVID-19 at Lakeland High School. But it will not say if they are students or staff, or, as a result, how many people are being quarantined.
The Polk School District says there are six cases of COVID-19 at Lakeland High School. But it will not say if they are students or staff, or, as a result, how many people are being quarantined.