Hearing scheduled for teachers association lawsuit against state over forcing schools to reopen
Teachers and state officials returned to the virtual courtroom Friday morning, and the judge proceeding over the case denied the motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Florida's largest teacher's association.
Teachers and state officials returned to the virtual courtroom Friday morning, and the judge proceeding over the case denied the motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Florida's largest teacher's association.
From masks to contact tracing; Hillsborough County rolls out new plan to reopen schools
Hillsborough County students and teachers will start the school year online only on August 24 for the first week, but then it’s back to the district’s original reopening plan.
Hillsborough County students and teachers will start the school year online only on August 24 for the first week, but then it’s back to the district’s original reopening plan.
Feds say Yale discriminates against Asian, White applicants
A Justice Department investigation finds that Yale University is illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants, in violation of federal civil rights law.
A Justice Department investigation finds that Yale University is illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants, in violation of federal civil rights law.
How Manatee and Sarasota schools are planning for school during a pandemic
At the Manatee County School District, a team is preparing to track down and eliminate COVID-19 from district sites once school starts on Monday, August 17.
At the Manatee County School District, a team is preparing to track down and eliminate COVID-19 from district sites once school starts on Monday, August 17.
Hundreds of students across US in quarantine after COVID-19 outbreaks at reopened schools
Coronavirus outbreaks are hindering many school districts’ reopening plans.
Coronavirus outbreaks are hindering many school districts’ reopening plans.
After state threatens funding, Hillsborough plans only one week of all-online classes
Hillsborough County's superintendent says the state has refused to back down from a threat to withhold millions of dollars in funding, forcing the district to abandon its plan to start the school year with four weeks of virtual classes for everyone.
Hillsborough County's superintendent says the state has refused to back down from a threat to withhold millions of dollars in funding, forcing the district to abandon its plan to start the school year with four weeks of virtual classes for everyone.
Florida judge schedules Friday hearing on state's motion to dismiss FEA lawsuit
The legal battle over the state's mandate requiring schools to reopen this month continued Thursday during another hearing.
The legal battle over the state's mandate requiring schools to reopen this month continued Thursday during another hearing.
Masks, temperature checks, questionnaires required as Bayshore Christian School reopens
As Bay Area private schools begin reopening for the new school year, one local school is teaming up with AdventHealth Carrollwood in an effort to keep students as safe as possible.
As Bay Area private schools begin reopening for the new school year, one local school is teaming up with AdventHealth Carrollwood in an effort to keep students as safe as possible.
Some Bay Area students back to classroom, others wait for plan
Wednesday was the first day back in the classroom for several private schools in the Bay Area. At the same time, public schools are ironing out their plans to welcome students back, in-person or virtually, in the coming weeks.
Wednesday was the first day back in the classroom for several private schools in the Bay Area. At the same time, public schools are ironing out their plans to welcome students back, in-person or virtually, in the coming weeks.
Pasco teacher’s association files lawsuit to keep schools closed until COVID-19 rates decline
The United School Employees of Pasco, which represents teachers and staff, announced Wednesday it's suing the school district in an attempt to keep schools closed.
The United School Employees of Pasco, which represents teachers and staff, announced Wednesday it's suing the school district in an attempt to keep schools closed.
‘Owl’ technology may help virtual students interact with teacher, classmates
The Owl device has a 360-degree camera on top that will capture a teacher as they freely instruct throughout the classroom.
The Owl device has a 360-degree camera on top that will capture a teacher as they freely instruct throughout the classroom.
State threatens to pull $23 million if Hillsborough schools do not hold in-person classes by Aug. 31
The stakes are high for Hillsborough County Public Schools as the district stands to lose millions in funding if school leaders move forward with starting the school year with four weeks of online classes and no in-person instruction.
The stakes are high for Hillsborough County Public Schools as the district stands to lose millions in funding if school leaders move forward with starting the school year with four weeks of online classes and no in-person instruction.
No lockers, one-way hallways, lunch at the end of the day when students return to Pinellas schools
Siblings will share a seat on the bus, signage will lead students through one-way hallways, and teachers will receive a COVID-19 supply kit for their classroom.
Siblings will share a seat on the bus, signage will lead students through one-way hallways, and teachers will receive a COVID-19 supply kit for their classroom.
Students build picnic tables for outdoor classes at Wendell Krinn Technical High School
Wendell Krinn Technical High School in Pasco County is not for the average student.
Wendell Krinn Technical High School in Pasco County is not for the average student.
Superintendents asks state to address COVID-19 testing issues
As Florida schools reopen this month, district superintendents are calling on state officials to address two major challenges: the need for rapid testing for COVID-19 and a statewide plan to handle students and staff members who test positive.
As Florida schools reopen this month, district superintendents are calling on state officials to address two major challenges: the need for rapid testing for COVID-19 and a statewide plan to handle students and staff members who test positive.
Manatee County school leaders to vote on big-ticket items meant to protect students, staff
Manatee County school are less than a week away from welcoming students back to the classroom. As they tie up all their final loose ends, they’re learning that keeping students safe comes with a pretty hefty price tag.
Manatee County school are less than a week away from welcoming students back to the classroom. As they tie up all their final loose ends, they’re learning that keeping students safe comes with a pretty hefty price tag.
State gives Hillsborough County School District until Friday to amend reopening plan
The Florida education commissioner, Richard Corcoran came down hard on Hillsborough County schools Friday after the district voted last week to start the year off with four weeks of online classes.
The Florida education commissioner, Richard Corcoran came down hard on Hillsborough County schools Friday after the district voted last week to start the year off with four weeks of online classes.
Manatee County school officials enlist parents' help fighting COVID-19
When students step back into Manatee County schools, they will be stepping into one of the cleanest environments possible.
When students step back into Manatee County schools, they will be stepping into one of the cleanest environments possible.
State of Florida ordered health directors not to give yes-or-no input on school reopenings
While the state of Florida said schools would need approval from their county health officials to offer virtual classes only, health officials say the state’s surgeon general instructed them to give no such approval.
While the state of Florida said schools would need approval from their county health officials to offer virtual classes only, health officials say the state’s surgeon general instructed them to give no such approval.
Amid ventilation worries, schools mull outdoor classes during coronavirus pandemic
Concerns about school infrastructure are adding momentum to plans in some districts, even in colder climates, to take classes outdoors for the sake of student and teacher health.
Concerns about school infrastructure are adding momentum to plans in some districts, even in colder climates, to take classes outdoors for the sake of student and teacher health.