Plans to reopen Florida colleges' campuses approved
Members of Florida’s Board of Governors agreed Tuesday that the state’s 12 public universities could welcome students and faculty back to campus in the fall after college officials outlined measures and restrictions to prevent the further spread of the new coronavirus.
Pinellas County School District to get 42,000 laptops for students
A Tampa Bay-area school district wants to make sure students are set for success amid the pandemic.
Superintendent: Next school year, e-learning will remain an option for Hillsborough County students
Parents in Hillsborough County have a better idea of the school district's reopening plan for the upcoming school year after Superintendent Addison Davis provided his recommendations for different scenarios, based on the spread of the coronavirus.
Saint Leo University takes step forward to open with employees returning to campus
Employees were welcomed back to campus at Saint Leo University on Monday.
Pasco school officials announce three-option plan for reopening schools in the fall
Parents in Pasco County will have options when it comes to their children returning to school in the fall semester.
Hillsborough superintendent: Masks will not be required for anyone in schools
On a call with state and local education officials Thursday morning, Hillsborough County Superintendent Addison Davis announced the school district will not be requiring students to wear protective masks when school resumes August 10.
Citrus, Polk School Districts offer option of in-person or virtual learning for upcoming school year
Students in Citrus County have the option of attending school via an in-person classroom with enhanced health and safety precautions in place or attending class virtually in August.
Pinellas County high school graduates will have an 'abbreviated' in-person ceremony this summer
Pinellas County schools will get a high school graduation after all, but it won't be a traditional ceremony.
Univ. of Florida fights lawsuit over student refunds
The University of Florida Board of Trustees is asking a federal judge to toss out a potential class-action lawsuit that contends the school should be required to refund tuition and fees to students after closing its campus in March because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Westchase Community Association tells residents to take down graduation signs or face fines
You could call it a sign of the times: Proud parents are doing their best to make up for canceled graduation ceremonies with congratulatory signs.
In survey, Hillsborough parents are split on their children returning to campus in the fall
The Hillsborough County School District shared the results of a reopening survey sent to local parents, and they are widely split over school getting back to normal in the fall.
Desk barriers, staggered schedules, masks may be standard for Sarasota students in 2020
For parents and students, as they look ahead to the upcoming school year, the big question is: What will next year look like? In Sarasota County, the 2020 school year will bring changes for students.
Manatee County students must register to ride school buses
The start of the school year is still a few months away, but Bay Area school districts are already starting to plan for the fall as the governor announced schools can return to full capacity.
Polk County asking for input on what upcoming school year will look like
Polk County is asking what parents and others think with an online survey.
Florida's public schools should reopen this fall, governor says
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he expects to see the state’s public schools open this fall, and he joined his education commissioner to unveil his vision for that process Thursday.
Florida eases requirements on Bright Futures scholarships
Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran late Wednesday signed an emergency order that eases some eligibility requirements for awards under the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Outside analysis finds Florida's new academic standards 'disappointing'
Schools across the state are slated to begin adopting Florida’s new educational standards in the 2021-2022 school year, but according to new findings from an education think-tank in Washington, the new math and language arts standards are rushed and weak.
First class of Tampa college preparatory school sending 98% of graduates to college
Senior graduation has a significant meaning for students at Cristo Rey Tampa High School.
Reopening plans at USF could include temperature checks for students living on campus
USF students could be back on campus for the fall semester, but with some major adjustments approved unanimously Tuesday by the university's board of trustees.
FSU gives 'all clear' after issuing shelter-in-place order for 'dangerous situation' on campus
Florida State University has given the all-clear after police issued a "shelter-in-place" warning to people on the Tallahassee campus.