School-reopening fight moved out of Miami-Dade
Legal wrangling over an emergency order mandating that schools reopen this month has shifted to Tallahassee, after a Miami-Dade County circuit judge on Thursday sided with a demand by Gov. Ron DeSantis and state education officials and transferred the case to Leon County.
Hillsborough schools to resume classes online-only for first four weeks
Faced with a cautious panel of top local doctors, the Hillsborough County School Board struck a compromise of sorts Thursday, voting to delay the opening of public school campuses by four weeks.
Is it safe to reopen schools during the pandemic?
It depends on how widespread COVID-19 infections are in the community and the safety measures the school takes.
Judge hears emergency arguments over push to delay Florida schools reopening
With some students set to return to classrooms on Monday, state officials and Florida’s largest teachers union are locked in a legal battle over an order requiring schools to reopen this month amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pinellas County teachers may be allowed to take unpaid leave of absence due to COVID-19
Teachers in Pinellas County told the school district it wasn't doing enough to prepare schools for safe reopening this fall.
Pasco County teachers association to ask court for injunction on order to open schools
A state order says in-person school instruction must begin at the end of the month but more than a dozen teachers rallying outside of the Pasco County School Board offices are telling board members to stop the train before it's too late.
For social distancing, Eckerd College takes classes outside
An Eckerd professor developed an app that faculty can use to reserve outdoor spaces. It tells them whether it’s grass or concrete, wheelchair accessibility, even the signal strength of the wifi.
As teachers head back to campus, Manatee County leaders will discuss rapid testing in schools
One day after teachers in Manatee County returned to their classrooms, members of the school board will meet to specifically discuss bringing rapid testing to the schools for both students and employees.
New research suggests children may ‘potentially be important drivers’ of COVID-19 spread
Researchers said their data was limited to the detection of viral nucleic acid, or viral RNA, which represents pieces of the coronavirus genetic makeup, but is different from the virus itself.
Manatee County teachers return to changed campuses
Manatee County teachers went back to school today. They'll spend the next two weeks preparing their classrooms for the return of students.
Parents struggle as schools reopen amid coronavirus surge
Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country.
Rapid COVID-19 tests planned for Manatee Co. teachers, school staff
When teachers and staff return to Manatee County Schools, rapid COVID-19 testing may be offered.
Hillsborough County teachers return to the classroom for the first time since pandemic began
Hillsborough County teachers returned to the classroom Friday for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic forced districts to shut down in March.
Hillsborough County teachers and staff return to work ahead of school year
Teachers and staff in Hillsborough County returned to work Friday to get ready for the upcoming school year.
McKeel Academy ready to return to class weeks ahead of most school districts
McKeel Academy, a charter school system based in Lakeland, appears to be leading the pack. It is going to re-open on Thursday, August 6, weeks ahead of most school districts.
Hackers see opportunity in kids going to school online this fall
Cybersecurity experts say the pandemic created a ripe environment for hackers, allowing for a surge in cyber attacks.
DeSantis stands firm on reopening brick and mortar schools despite COVID-19 case surge
Governor Ron DeSantis held a roundtable discussion in Clearwater Wednesday, surrounded by parents and teachers who say reopening schools is a must.
Polk County Schools looking to fill 100 positions as students get ready to go back to school
Polk County schools are scheduled to open a few weeks and like other districts around the state, the county still has teacher positions that have to be filled fast.
Hernando County School Board to require face coverings on school campuses
School board members in Hernando County unanimously voted to make face coverings a requirement for all students, staff and visitors while on school district property.
Superintendent calls for 'all hands on deck' to reopen schools, launch virtual classes
As school districts across Florida keep a close eye on coronavirus cases, leaders in many Bay Area districts have pushed back the first day back.