School district says no pajamas for online classes
The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can't wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.
The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can't wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.
All Orange County students begin virtual learning on Monday
The first nine school days are all about getting students comfortable with the district's LaunchEd program.
The first nine school days are all about getting students comfortable with the district's LaunchEd program.
Florida Education Association sides with school systems over reopening fight
One day after Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran cast doubt on the school reopening plan put forward by Hillsborough County, the Florida Education Association is coming to the defense of the school system.
One day after Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran cast doubt on the school reopening plan put forward by Hillsborough County, the Florida Education Association is coming to the defense of the school system.
'Follow the law:' Education commissioner blasts Hillsborough plan to delay on-campus classes
One day after Hillsborough County’s school board voted to delay the opening of school campuses by a month, the state’s top education official says he has “grave concerns” about the plan.
One day after Hillsborough County’s school board voted to delay the opening of school campuses by a month, the state’s top education official says he has “grave concerns” about the plan.
Eating outside, picking up food at drop-off sites; lunchtime will be different for Polk County students
COVID-19 is changing the way kids are going to eat when the new school year begins. The Polk County School District just unveiled its new procedures aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus.
COVID-19 is changing the way kids are going to eat when the new school year begins. The Polk County School District just unveiled its new procedures aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus.
‘Adopt a teacher’ Facebook groups helping educators stock school supplies
At Fruitville Elementary School, kindergarten teacher Jackie Van Liew is preparing for the first day of school.
At Fruitville Elementary School, kindergarten teacher Jackie Van Liew is preparing for the first day of school.
Longer summer means more chance for YMCA campers to get outside
Many parents are walking tightropes, trying to balance work and daycare now that the COVID-19 pandemic has lengthened summer breaks, but some parents can breathe a sigh of relief. The YMCA is extending its camps to cover the extra weeks.
Many parents are walking tightropes, trying to balance work and daycare now that the COVID-19 pandemic has lengthened summer breaks, but some parents can breathe a sigh of relief. The YMCA is extending its camps to cover the extra weeks.
McKeel Academy among the first to reopen schools during the pandemic
It was back to school Thursday for thousands of kids at McKeel Academy in Lakeland. The charter school system, with three campuses for K through 12, is one of the first school to re-open in the state amid a COVID-19 pandemic.
It was back to school Thursday for thousands of kids at McKeel Academy in Lakeland. The charter school system, with three campuses for K through 12, is one of the first school to re-open in the state amid a COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
When teachers and staff return to Manatee County Schools, rapid COVID-19 testing may be offered.