Over a hundred doctors call for students to wear masks in Hillsborough County schools
As the start date for Hillsborough County public schools looms closer and closer, there is growing concern from local health officials who believe that, for the safety of students and staff amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, students should be required to wear masks once they return to the classroom.
At Spectrum Field, Pinellas high school seniors walk the stage in an 'abbreviated' ceremony
The graduation class of 2020 in Pinellas County is finally experiencing the biggest milestone of their high school career.
Florida school campuses must open five days a week this fall, state says
Richard Corcoran issued the emergency order Monday, stating that “extended school closures can impede educational success of students, impact families' well-being and limit many parents and guardians from returning to work.”
U.S. to force out international students taking classes fully online
Foreign students must leave the United States if their school's classes this fall will be taught completely online or transfer to another school with in-person instruction, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency announced on Monday.
Ocoee massacre to be taught in Florida schools, according to newly-signed law
More than 100 new state laws took effect on July 1, covering issues from regulating electric bikes to increasing fines for bear poaching.
Some teachers 'are going to die' if schools reopen, Sarasota teachers union president warns
The Sarasota County School Board held a nearly three-hour meeting Thursday to try and come up with a gameplan for how schools will safely reopen on August 10.
Second survey for Hillsborough parents directs them to choose preferences for return to school
An email sent out to Hillsborough County parents this week is asking them to decide how they want their children to attend school for at least the first semester.
Students inspire school bus driver to earn his college degree
A school bus driver in Massachusetts returned to the classroom and earned his college degree -- and he says he was inspired to do so by the students he drove to school each day.
Hernando County school officials cancel traditional graduation ceremonies
In April, Hernando County high school seniors were told they will have an in-person graduation ceremony, but due to the spike in COVID-19 cases, officials said they are going with the back-up option: a virtual commencement ceremony.
Hillsborough County cancels in-person graduations; ceremonies will be virtual
Hillsborough County Public Schools announced it will hold all high school graduation ceremonies online as the number of COVID-19 cases surges in the county.
Sarasota County's stadium graduation ceremony canceled
Postponed until July, graduation was the only part of 2020 mother Susannah Johnson and her family held out hope for.
Florida school district to spend $4 million on installing transparent screens in classrooms
A north Florida school district has voted to install transparent screens in classrooms in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Pasco County moves graduation from USF to individual school's outdoor stadium
Pasco County is rearranging graduation plans after learning the Yuengling Center on the University of South Florida campus was no longer able to accommodate the ceremony.
DeSantis signs school vouchers expansion
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed legislation that will dramatically expand a voucher program that helps students go to private schools, the latest step in a two-decade push to expand school choice in Florida.
Manatee County plan for students' return includes masks, temperature checks
Plans, which are still being finalized, call for full-time, in-person classes for kindergarten through sixth grade. Seventh grade and up will likely have a hybrid mix of in person classes and e-learning.
Johnson & Wales to close campuses in Florida and Colorado
Johnson & Wales University will close its Florida and Colorado campuses at the end of the next academic year as it pivots away from its image as a hospitality and culinary school to expand its academic offerings, the Rhode Island-based school announced Thursday.
Congressman Charlie Crist reintroduces school bus seat belt requirement bill
A Florida lawmaker is taking his call for school bus safety to the national level, and is pushing a new measure to make sure every student is buckled up on a school bus.
New teachers may soon make same salary as veteran educators in some districts
Florida is moving up in the ranks for best starting teacher pay after the governor approved $500 million for salary increases Wednesday.
USF rolls out hybrid learning model for upcoming school year
This week the Board of Governors approved the fall reopening plans for all 12 of Florida’s public universities. Students at the University of South Florida can expect a hybrid learning model, meaning classes will be a combination of both in-person and online learning.
HS valedictorian earns perfect attendance since pre-K, receives more than $430K in scholarships
Ashanti Palmer graduated from Nellie A. Thornton High School and the Performing & Visual Arts Magnet Program in New York.