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.
State education officials offer guidance on handling virus
At the heart of the guidelines is a “coronavirus symptomatic decision tree” that lays out who should be sent home, for how long, and for what symptoms, according to a 12-page report released by the Florida Department of Education on Tuesday.
At the heart of the guidelines is a “coronavirus symptomatic decision tree” that lays out who should be sent home, for how long, and for what symptoms, according to a 12-page report released by the Florida Department of Education on Tuesday.
Two Manatee County schools report COVID-19 cases on third day back to class
The School District of Manatee County announced positive COVID-19 test results at two of its campuses, just three days into the school year.
The School District of Manatee County announced positive COVID-19 test results at two of its campuses, just three days into the school year.
First day of school arrives for Citrus County students
Summer is over for students in Citrus County, and the new school year starts Thursday morning.
Summer is over for students in Citrus County, and the new school year starts Thursday morning.
Teachers become independent online educators, give families options for schooling at home
The start of the school year has been filled with tough decisions for parents, as well as teachers, leading many to search for new ways to make sure students are still learning.
The start of the school year has been filled with tough decisions for parents, as well as teachers, leading many to search for new ways to make sure students are still learning.
FEA pushes for temporary injunction over state's reopening plan
As thousands of children return to classrooms throughout Florida, local school officials, teachers and doctors spent Wednesday picking apart a state mandate requiring schools to resume in-person instruction this month amid the coronavirus pandemic.
As thousands of children return to classrooms throughout Florida, local school officials, teachers and doctors spent Wednesday picking apart a state mandate requiring schools to resume in-person instruction this month amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Families turning to ‘learning pods’ as alternative to in-person schooling
The pod eases parent’s concerns in knowing they have a set routine and gives the kids an environment they know they can control and keep an eye out for COVID-19.
The pod eases parent’s concerns in knowing they have a set routine and gives the kids an environment they know they can control and keep an eye out for COVID-19.
Nearly 300 students in Florida county quarantined due to COVID-19 exposure concerns
A Florida school district has quarantined 292 students and 14 teachers from at least five high schools after children and staff members displayed signs of COVID-19 symptoms, reports WFLX.
A Florida school district has quarantined 292 students and 14 teachers from at least five high schools after children and staff members displayed signs of COVID-19 symptoms, reports WFLX.
How to choose the best mask for back-to-school
Forget the trendy backpacks or the latest sneakers. 2020’s back-to-school must-have is the mask.
Forget the trendy backpacks or the latest sneakers. 2020’s back-to-school must-have is the mask.
Florida Polytech's largest class begins arriving, mindful of 'Golden Rules of COVID'
It’s back to the books at Florida Polytechnic University. On Tuesday, cars with students and parents periodically drove into the parking lots of the university’s dorms, but it was not the usual frenzy.
It’s back to the books at Florida Polytechnic University. On Tuesday, cars with students and parents periodically drove into the parking lots of the university’s dorms, but it was not the usual frenzy.
Expert: Transparent masks make clear difference for special-needs kids
Faith Rust hasn’t had the easiest time during her four years of life. She had meningitis when she was 3 weeks old and has had developmental problems ever since.
Faith Rust hasn’t had the easiest time during her four years of life. She had meningitis when she was 3 weeks old and has had developmental problems ever since.
Mediation begins in Florida's school reopening lawsuit
Florida's teachers and the state headed into mediation efforts Tuesday.
Florida's teachers and the state headed into mediation efforts Tuesday.
Corcoran to superintendents: Use 'surgical' response to virus in schools, check with state
Richard Corcoran asked superintendents to check in with top officials in the state Department of Education before shutting down a classroom or school, and said symptomatic individuals should be sent home.
Richard Corcoran asked superintendents to check in with top officials in the state Department of Education before shutting down a classroom or school, and said symptomatic individuals should be sent home.
Students protest Florida Southern College's single-student dorm room policy
Almost half of the students who attend Florida Southern College will not be going back to campus when classes resume in a few weeks, but for many, staying off-campus is not their preference.
Almost half of the students who attend Florida Southern College will not be going back to campus when classes resume in a few weeks, but for many, staying off-campus is not their preference.
Pencils, notepads, masks, hand sanitizer fill backpacks in Manatee County on first day of school
If students were nervous, they didn't show it.
If students were nervous, they didn't show it.
UNC-Chapel Hill to move to remote learning for undergrad courses after jump in COVID-19 cases
“Courses in our graduate, professional and health affairs schools will continue to be taught as they are, or as directed by the schools,” the university said in an announcement.
“Courses in our graduate, professional and health affairs schools will continue to be taught as they are, or as directed by the schools,” the university said in an announcement.
Quarantine requirements may delay children's return to in-person school amid COVID-19 pandemic
As states around the country require visitors from areas with high rates of coronavirus infections to quarantine upon arrival, children taking end-of-summer vacations to hot spots are facing the possibility of being forced to skip the start of in-person learning at their schools.
As states around the country require visitors from areas with high rates of coronavirus infections to quarantine upon arrival, children taking end-of-summer vacations to hot spots are facing the possibility of being forced to skip the start of in-person learning at their schools.
First day of school arrives for Highlands County students
Summer is officially over for students in Highlands County. On Monday, the first day of school began for students.
Summer is officially over for students in Highlands County. On Monday, the first day of school began for students.
USF move-in gets underway with new COVID-19 precautions
Sunday marked the first day of the University of South Florida's move-in week for students. However, campus was a lot quieter than in years past.
Sunday marked the first day of the University of South Florida's move-in week for students. However, campus was a lot quieter than in years past.
Manatee County schools ready to reopen in era of masks, distancing
The Manatee County School District will be the first in the Bay Area to reopen their doors to students on Monday morning. Face coverings will be required for students, though there will be some exceptions.
The Manatee County School District will be the first in the Bay Area to reopen their doors to students on Monday morning. Face coverings will be required for students, though there will be some exceptions.