'Things will get better,' governor says, insisting schools should reopen amid pandemic
In an address to the state amid widespread controversy about reopening schools, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday offered a softer message focused on giving families and teachers the choice to return to classrooms in August as COVID-19 cases continue to surge.
In an address to the state amid widespread controversy about reopening schools, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday offered a softer message focused on giving families and teachers the choice to return to classrooms in August as COVID-19 cases continue to surge.
Land O’Lakes High School phasing out agriculture program FFA
Land O' Lakes High School junior Jana Swank is still coming to grips with her high school's decision to phase out her favorite club.
Land O' Lakes High School junior Jana Swank is still coming to grips with her high school's decision to phase out her favorite club.
Citrus County School Board votes to delay first day of school to August 20
The number of school districts in the Tampa Bay region that have moved to delay the start of the school year continues to grow.
The number of school districts in the Tampa Bay region that have moved to delay the start of the school year continues to grow.
Poll: Very few Americans back full school reopening amid COVID-19 pandemic
Only about 1 in 10 Americans think daycare centers, preschools or K-12 schools should open this fall without restrictions, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs.
Only about 1 in 10 Americans think daycare centers, preschools or K-12 schools should open this fall without restrictions, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs.
Virus concerns nudge some teachers toward classroom exits
Teachers unions have begun pushing back on what they see as unnecessarily aggressive timetables for reopening.
Teachers unions have begun pushing back on what they see as unnecessarily aggressive timetables for reopening.
Children may be more likely to contract, spread COVID-19 than previously thought
In the heated debate over reopening schools, many are still unsure if, and to what degree, children can spread COVID-19 to each other, their teachers, or their families.
In the heated debate over reopening schools, many are still unsure if, and to what degree, children can spread COVID-19 to each other, their teachers, or their families.
Pasco County school leaders vote to delay first day of school to August 24
The Pasco County School Board voted Tuesday to delay the first day of school to August 24.
The Pasco County School Board voted Tuesday to delay the first day of school to August 24.
Pinellas County schools superintendent recommends delaying fall start date
The superintendent of Pinellas County Schools, Dr. Michael Grego will recommend the district push the first day of school back to August 24.
The superintendent of Pinellas County Schools, Dr. Michael Grego will recommend the district push the first day of school back to August 24.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.