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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Polk County unveils plan for school buses in upcoming semester
When it comes to social distancing for schools, buses present an especially large problem for many districts. In fact, the six-foot rule is a standard even the Florida Board of Education says is unattainable in classrooms and on buses as students head back to school this fall.
When it comes to social distancing for schools, buses present an especially large problem for many districts. In fact, the six-foot rule is a standard even the Florida Board of Education says is unattainable in classrooms and on buses as students head back to school this fall.
University faculty call on DeSantis to call off in-person classes this fall
In normal times, heading back to campus could cause the jitters, but this year some who teach on Florida campuses are filled with fear.
In normal times, heading back to campus could cause the jitters, but this year some who teach on Florida campuses are filled with fear.
National teacher union supports striking if it’s unsafe to return to school
One of nation’s largest teachers unions is authorizing its members to strike if their schools plan to reopen without proper safety measures.
One of nation’s largest teachers unions is authorizing its members to strike if their schools plan to reopen without proper safety measures.
About half of parents decide to send kids back to schools in Tampa Bay area
Parents in three Tampa Bay school districts faced a tough decision Monday: send their kids back into the classroom or choose a form of virtual distance learning.
Parents in three Tampa Bay school districts faced a tough decision Monday: send their kids back into the classroom or choose a form of virtual distance learning.
Sarasota Humane Society holds virtual summer camps
With many summer camps canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Humane Society of Sarasota County decided to go virtual.
With many summer camps canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Humane Society of Sarasota County decided to go virtual.
School staff infected others by coming to work sick this summer, Hillsborough officials confirm
A day after the Hillsborough County school board voted to delay the first day of school and approve a reopening plan, a school board member is sharing concerns after finding out the district had 206 cases so far.
A day after the Hillsborough County school board voted to delay the first day of school and approve a reopening plan, a school board member is sharing concerns after finding out the district had 206 cases so far.
CDC releases updated guidelines calling the reopening of schools 'critically important'
The updated guidance urged school leaders to work with local officials on decisions about the fall, taking into account the virus's rate of transmission in the area.
The updated guidance urged school leaders to work with local officials on decisions about the fall, taking into account the virus's rate of transmission in the area.
'Very difficult situation' for multi-generation households as school year nears
The Hillsborough County Emergency Policy Group saw new data Thursday breaking down the COVID-19 infection rate among various age groups.
The Hillsborough County Emergency Policy Group saw new data Thursday breaking down the COVID-19 infection rate among various age groups.
Online or in-class? Hillsborough County school leaders still have a choice to make
Hillsborough County school board members have approved a two-week delay and a reopening plan for the new school year, pushing the first day of school to August 24. But two weeks from now, they will have to decide whether they want to keep the plan as-is or pivot to online-only instruction, at least for the first part of the school year.
Hillsborough County school board members have approved a two-week delay and a reopening plan for the new school year, pushing the first day of school to August 24. But two weeks from now, they will have to decide whether they want to keep the plan as-is or pivot to online-only instruction, at least for the first part of the school year.
Hillsborough school board votes to delay start of school year
Hillsborough's school board will reconvene next month and decide whether to press forward with on-campus classes or switch everyone to online learning.
Hillsborough's school board will reconvene next month and decide whether to press forward with on-campus classes or switch everyone to online learning.
Hillsborough County leaders vote to delay first day of school until Aug. 24
School board members in Hillsborough County voted Thursday to join several other local districts and delay the start of the new school year.
School board members in Hillsborough County voted Thursday to join several other local districts and delay the start of the new school year.
Administrators explore ways to be flexible while reopening schools during a pandemic
As the COVID-19 numbers continue to fluctuate, Governor Ron DeSantis addressed some of the concerns Wednesday that parents and teachers have about the new school year.
As the COVID-19 numbers continue to fluctuate, Governor Ron DeSantis addressed some of the concerns Wednesday that parents and teachers have about the new school year.