Florida teachers file lawsuit to block reopening of public schools
Florida teachers sued Monday to block what they call the “reckless and unsafe reopening” of public school campuses for face-to-face instruction.
Hillsborough school administrators discuss class quarantines, temperature checks during virtual town hall
For the first time since the reopening plan was released, parents and teachers got the chance to question administrators about what’s in store for Hillsborough County schools as they reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Guidance for masks in schools varies widely across US states
Many states are calling for teachers to wear masks, including Alaska, Connecticut, California, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Utah and Washington. Some will require masks for students. Many other states are leaving the decision to local officials.
Florida Education Association taking legal action over school reopening order
The Florida Education Association has called on the governor, state legislators, and the Board of Education to remove the requirement that districts reopen school buildings next month. On Monday, they raised the stakes by announcing new litigation.
Hernando County schools delay start date to August 31
The teachers association in Hernando County will decide when educators return to classrooms, but students and teachers will all be back in class August 31, the school board voted Monday.
Hillsborough County parents have until midnight Sunday to decide how their child returns to school
School will look very different for students returning this year and Hillsborough County parents have until midnight on Sunday to decide how their child will learn.
Some are raising concern over air quality and ventilation in schools
As districts prepare to start back, air quality and ventilation are one of concerns top of mind for teachers. As we've seen, airborne particles are one of the most common ways COVID-19 can spread.
Cost to go back to school during a pandemic reaches millions for Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County families have a tough decision to make about how their child returns to school in the fall, and the changes and safety measures needed due to COVID-19 come with some costs.
How does COVID-19 affect kids? Science has answers and gaps
The Trump administration says the science “is very clear,” but many doctors who specialize in pediatrics and infectious diseases say much of the evidence is inconclusive.
‘The science should not stand in the way’: McEnany says science is on side of reopening schools
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said scientific evidence is on the side of resuming in-person instruction.
School district using power fans with disinfecting mist to combat COVID-19
As coronavirus cases continue to increase across the country, some school districts are getting creative when it comes to keeping students safe for when they return to school this fall.
Hillsborough superintendent reveals back-to-school plan to skeptical school board
Hillsborough County schools will “make every effort” to socially distance students when they return to school, the superintendent says, though it’s still not certain exactly when that will be.
In virus era, back-to-school plans stress working parents
For children, school is an opportunity to learn and make friends. For many parents, it’s more: a safe place for their children to stay while they are at work, or even a necessity for them to be able to work.
Hillsborough superintendent wants to delay start of school year by 2 weeks
Students in Hillsborough County may be joining kids in other counties by starting school two weeks later than scheduled.
State education leaders try to assure teachers and parents ahead of return-to-school
Three school districts here in the Bay Area are trying to buy some time, pushing back the school year to get better prepared for all of the COVID-19 changes. Meanwhile, the state Board of Education and Gov. Ron DeSantis are meeting in Hillsborough County to discuss the reopening plan.
Board of Education presses commissioner over school-reopening confusion
More than a week after Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran ordered schools to reopen in August, members of the State Board of Education on Wednesday said his order has sparked confusion, fear and angst.
Broward County superintendent pushes for full online classes if coronavirus cases don't decline
Officials in Broward County, Florida are not optimistic that coronavirus cases will decline low enough to reopen schools at the start of the semester and will have 100 percent online classes if the numbers don't improve soon.
Manatee County school officials vote to push back first day of school to August 17
School leaders in Manatee County voted Tuesday to push back the date kids would return to classrooms -- or begin online learning -- in the fall.
Teachers across several Tampa Bay counties to protest school-reopening plans
As Pinellas County Schools Superintendent Michael Grego gave the school board a thorough breakdown of the district's reopening plan, dozens of teachers and staff protested the plan.
Sarasota County School Board pushes back opening date to August 31
Sarasota County's school board had some difficult decisions to make during Tuesday's meeting. At the center of it all is the need for a plan to get kids back in the classroom by August, as required by the Department of Education.