Suspensions, arrests for university students who flout safety measures
Florida university officials have started suspending fraternities and punishing students who flout coronavirus-safety measures, as schools grapple with cases of the virus at the beginning of the fall semester.
Florida university officials have started suspending fraternities and punishing students who flout coronavirus-safety measures, as schools grapple with cases of the virus at the beginning of the fall semester.
Dean to University of Tampa students: Host a party, get suspended
In a letter sent out to all students Friday, the University of Tampa’s dean of students laid out a simple message: Host a "large gathering" on or off campus and you’ll be ”interimly suspended” from the university.
In a letter sent out to all students Friday, the University of Tampa’s dean of students laid out a simple message: Host a "large gathering" on or off campus and you’ll be ”interimly suspended” from the university.
State unpublishes report tracking COVID-19 cases on school campuses
More than 700 coronavirus cases have been linked to K-12 schools and higher-education institutions over the course of two weeks as students and employees began returning to campuses across the state, according to a Florida Department of Health report made public Monday, then later deleted.
More than 700 coronavirus cases have been linked to K-12 schools and higher-education institutions over the course of two weeks as students and employees began returning to campuses across the state, according to a Florida Department of Health report made public Monday, then later deleted.
Tuscaloosa closes bars after University of Alabama reports more than 500 COVID-19 cases last week
At least 531 students, faculty, and staff on the University of Alabama's main campus in Tuscaloosa have been infected with the virus, officials reported.
At least 531 students, faculty, and staff on the University of Alabama's main campus in Tuscaloosa have been infected with the virus, officials reported.
Six COVID-19 cases reported at Pinellas County schools on first day back
On the first day back to classes, Pinellas County Public Schools announced three students and three employees across five schools have tested positive for COVID-19.
On the first day back to classes, Pinellas County Public Schools announced three students and three employees across five schools have tested positive for COVID-19.
Florida's order to reopen brick-and-mortar schools is unconstitutional, judge rules
“The order is unconstitutional to the extent it arbitrarily disregards safety, denies local school boards decision-making with respect to reopening brick-and-mortar schools, and conditions funding on an approved reopening plan with a start date in August,” the judge wrote.
“The order is unconstitutional to the extent it arbitrarily disregards safety, denies local school boards decision-making with respect to reopening brick-and-mortar schools, and conditions funding on an approved reopening plan with a start date in August,” the judge wrote.
Liberty University official says Jerry Falwell Jr. resigning, but Falwell says he's not
A senior Liberty University official says Jerry Falwell Jr. has resigned from his leadership post at the evangelical Virginia college.
A senior Liberty University official says Jerry Falwell Jr. has resigned from his leadership post at the evangelical Virginia college.
USF students welcomed back to campus, face expulsion for holding parties
The University of South Florida opened Monday for a fall term with COVID-19 at the top of everyone’s mind.
The University of South Florida opened Monday for a fall term with COVID-19 at the top of everyone’s mind.
Polk schools welcome students back to campus
Kids came back to a whole new world when they returned to class in Polk County on Monday. For tens of thousands of students, it was their first day back to school since March, when classes were canceled because of COVID-19.
Kids came back to a whole new world when they returned to class in Polk County on Monday. For tens of thousands of students, it was their first day back to school since March, when classes were canceled because of COVID-19.
Hillsborough County students begin school year with one week online
Hillsborough County students started off the school year Monday with the beginning of a week of online-only learning.
Hillsborough County students started off the school year Monday with the beginning of a week of online-only learning.
New school year begins for several Tampa Bay school districts with precautions, challenges
After being shuttered for more than five months, thousands of students across the Bay Area officially began their first day of school. This includes kids in Pinellas, Polk, Pasco and Hillsborough, though it was not without technical glitches.
After being shuttered for more than five months, thousands of students across the Bay Area officially began their first day of school. This includes kids in Pinellas, Polk, Pasco and Hillsborough, though it was not without technical glitches.
Students, teachers return to school Monday in many Bay Area counties
It’s been five long months since students in Hillsborough, Pasco, Polk and Pinellas County schools stepped foot in a classroom. However, Monday that will all change as many students are welcomed back to their school for the first time since March.
It’s been five long months since students in Hillsborough, Pasco, Polk and Pinellas County schools stepped foot in a classroom. However, Monday that will all change as many students are welcomed back to their school for the first time since March.
Hillsborough unveils new high school as COVID-extended summer ends
Virtual learning for Hillsborough County students begins on Monday, but it’s just for one week. After that, those who opted for in-person learning will get to head back to the classroom again – including those ready to attend the county’s newest school.
Virtual learning for Hillsborough County students begins on Monday, but it’s just for one week. After that, those who opted for in-person learning will get to head back to the classroom again – including those ready to attend the county’s newest school.
Confusion reigns as schools reopen amid COVID-19 pandemic
For countless families across the country, the school year is opening in disarray and confusion, with coronavirus outbreaks triggering sudden closings, mass quarantines and deep anxiety among parents.
For countless families across the country, the school year is opening in disarray and confusion, with coronavirus outbreaks triggering sudden closings, mass quarantines and deep anxiety among parents.
Safety is top of mind as Polk County teachers, students head back to school amid pandemic
When students and teachers in Polk, Pinellas and Pasco Counties go back to school on Monday, it is will be a very different place than the one they left a few months ago.
When students and teachers in Polk, Pinellas and Pasco Counties go back to school on Monday, it is will be a very different place than the one they left a few months ago.
Judge ponders Florida's school reopening fight
With more than 150,000 Florida children already in their desks, the state and teachers unions squared off Friday in a legal battle over Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran’s mandate that local school officials resume in-person instruction this month amid the coronavirus pandemic.
With more than 150,000 Florida children already in their desks, the state and teachers unions squared off Friday in a legal battle over Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran’s mandate that local school officials resume in-person instruction this month amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Local school districts prepare for new school year
Some of the Bay Area's largest districts are putting the finishing touches on their plans ahead of the new school year -- which, for them, starts Monday.
Some of the Bay Area's largest districts are putting the finishing touches on their plans ahead of the new school year -- which, for them, starts Monday.
Hillsborough County teacher testifies in day-2 of FEA case against state
Testimony wrapped up Thursday in a court case between the largest teacher's union in Florida and state officials over the reopening plan for schools.
Testimony wrapped up Thursday in a court case between the largest teacher's union in Florida and state officials over the reopening plan for schools.
Polk County students pick up iPads as they get ready to head back to class virtually
Polk County schools are handing out iPads to students who will be e-learning at home because of COVID-19, rather than going to class.
Polk County schools are handing out iPads to students who will be e-learning at home because of COVID-19, rather than going to class.
Sarasota schools in need of additional instruments for band students
Bell coverings will act as a face mask for instruments and students will wear masks that allow them to play. Classrooms will also be spaced out. But music teachers need additional instruments for students. This year they cannot be shared.
Bell coverings will act as a face mask for instruments and students will wear masks that allow them to play. Classrooms will also be spaced out. But music teachers need additional instruments for students. This year they cannot be shared.