Gov. DeSantis extends deadline for students to qualify for Bright Futures
It's a sigh of relief for thousands of recent Florida high school graduates who've been hoping for another chance to qualify for the Bright Futures scholarship.
It's a sigh of relief for thousands of recent Florida high school graduates who've been hoping for another chance to qualify for the Bright Futures scholarship.
USF starts randomized pool testing for COVID-19 testing on campus
An innovative COVID-19 testing process at USF will be expanded from student-athletes to the rest of the campus, the university announced this week.
An innovative COVID-19 testing process at USF will be expanded from student-athletes to the rest of the campus, the university announced this week.
20 staff at Lake Wales Charter School on 2-week quarantine, sending students back to e-learning
Students at Lake Wales Charter High School were supposed to go back to class Monday, but didn’t.
Students at Lake Wales Charter High School were supposed to go back to class Monday, but didn’t.
Bay Area districts monitor trickle of COVID-19 cases as students return
School coronavirus plans are already being put to the test. Across the Bay Area, there are small numbers of cases in schools showing up almost on a daily basis.
School coronavirus plans are already being put to the test. Across the Bay Area, there are small numbers of cases in schools showing up almost on a daily basis.
Hillsborough County Schools launches COVID-19 dashboard as kids return to campus
The first week of school for Hillsborough County students started online, but Monday, about half of the school district's students returned to brick-and-mortar classrooms.
The first week of school for Hillsborough County students started online, but Monday, about half of the school district's students returned to brick-and-mortar classrooms.
Dixie Hollins High School in St. Pete to drop 'Dixie,' change nickname from 'Rebels' to 'Royals'
Pinellas County Public Schools says Dixie M. Hollins High School will officially keep its full name, but will henceforth only be referred to as Hollins High School.
Pinellas County Public Schools says Dixie M. Hollins High School will officially keep its full name, but will henceforth only be referred to as Hollins High School.
Trump advisor joins DeSantis to tout school reopenings
With students returning to classrooms throughout most of the state, Gov. Ron DeSantis and an adviser to President Donald Trump on Monday tried to bolster support for offering in-person learning during the coronavirus pandemic.
With students returning to classrooms throughout most of the state, Gov. Ron DeSantis and an adviser to President Donald Trump on Monday tried to bolster support for offering in-person learning during the coronavirus pandemic.
Final decision: Hillsborough County schools will reopen classrooms Aug. 31
During a contentious emergency meeting this morning, the school board agreed with the superintendent's recommendation to backtrack on their August 6 vote and reopen brick-and-mortar schools on August 31.
During a contentious emergency meeting this morning, the school board agreed with the superintendent's recommendation to backtrack on their August 6 vote and reopen brick-and-mortar schools on August 31.
State seeks to fast-track school reopening case, even as appeals court reinstates stay
Locked in a legal slugfest with teachers unions over a state mandate that schools reopen this month amid the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran are seeking to speed up the case by skipping over an appellate court and going directly to the Florida Supreme Court.
Locked in a legal slugfest with teachers unions over a state mandate that schools reopen this month amid the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran are seeking to speed up the case by skipping over an appellate court and going directly to the Florida Supreme Court.
Pasco kindergartner makes it home safely after wandering away from school
Shelby Perry and Anthony Earl walked Kellis to Fox Hollow Elementary for his fourth day of kindergarten.
Shelby Perry and Anthony Earl walked Kellis to Fox Hollow Elementary for his fourth day of kindergarten.
Hillsborough County calls last-minute meeting to reconsider reopening schools
Hillsborough County parents and teachers are preparing to go back to in-person classes Monday, but a judge lifted a ruling Thursday that now allows schools statewide to remain closed, giving school leaders one last chance to reconsider.
Hillsborough County parents and teachers are preparing to go back to in-person classes Monday, but a judge lifted a ruling Thursday that now allows schools statewide to remain closed, giving school leaders one last chance to reconsider.
Hillsborough parents prep for return to schools, despite uncertainty
Parents in Hillsborough County are preparing for the start of in-person learning next week, even as the school board called an emergency meeting to discuss how to proceed with its reopening plan.
Parents in Hillsborough County are preparing for the start of in-person learning next week, even as the school board called an emergency meeting to discuss how to proceed with its reopening plan.
Judge lifts stay that kept school-reopening order in effect
A Leon County circuit judge Thursday lifted a stay of his earlier ruling that a state order requiring schools to reopen in August is unconstitutional. In response, Hillsborough County announced an emergency meeting for Friday morning.
A Leon County circuit judge Thursday lifted a stay of his earlier ruling that a state order requiring schools to reopen in August is unconstitutional. In response, Hillsborough County announced an emergency meeting for Friday morning.
President's son weighs in on Florida school reopening battle
As legal wrangling over the reopening of brick-and-mortar schools continues, the state's defense this week gained new political muscle: Donald Trump Jr.
As legal wrangling over the reopening of brick-and-mortar schools continues, the state's defense this week gained new political muscle: Donald Trump Jr.
Colleges crackdown on parties during pandemic, suspend students, fraternities
For better or worse, ‘huge-parties’ have long been a part of the college-experience and old habits die hard. Colleges and universities across the state are cracking down on these sorts of “large-gatherings” in this new era of COVID-19.
For better or worse, ‘huge-parties’ have long been a part of the college-experience and old habits die hard. Colleges and universities across the state are cracking down on these sorts of “large-gatherings” in this new era of COVID-19.
As students return to schools, so does coronavirus
With classes resuming across the Bay Area, districts are encountering their first cases of COVID-19. A student at Fivay High School tested positive yesterday, the first case for Pasco County schools.
With classes resuming across the Bay Area, districts are encountering their first cases of COVID-19. A student at Fivay High School tested positive yesterday, the first case for Pasco County schools.
Judge asked to lift stay on school-reopening ruling
After winning an initial round in the closely watched legal fight, teachers unions have asked a Leon County circuit judge to lift a stay on his ruling that a state mandate to reopen brick-and-mortar schools is unconstitutional.
After winning an initial round in the closely watched legal fight, teachers unions have asked a Leon County circuit judge to lift a stay on his ruling that a state mandate to reopen brick-and-mortar schools is unconstitutional.
Students show support for teacher whose request to work from home was denied
Students are rallying around a Hillsborough County teacher after his request to work from home was denied by the school district.
Students are rallying around a Hillsborough County teacher after his request to work from home was denied by the school district.
Pasco, Polk counties post number of COVID-19 cases in schools online
School is back in session and many families in our region are concerned about COVID-19 cases on campus. It’s the reason two area school districts are now posting that data online.
School is back in session and many families in our region are concerned about COVID-19 cases on campus. It’s the reason two area school districts are now posting that data online.
Despite judge's ruling, no changes to Hillsborough back-to-school plan -- yet
Florida commissioner of education Richard Corcoran is standing by his emergency order requiring schools to reopen after a judge ruled that order unconstitutional. The state is appealing the judge's ruling.
Florida commissioner of education Richard Corcoran is standing by his emergency order requiring schools to reopen after a judge ruled that order unconstitutional. The state is appealing the judge's ruling.