USF launches fundraiser for international students stranded in Tampa by COVID-19
There are about 5,000 international students who study at the University of South Florida. When classes moved online in March, those students scrambled to get home as flights were canceled and governments closed their borders to slow the spread of COVID-19.
There are about 5,000 international students who study at the University of South Florida. When classes moved online in March, those students scrambled to get home as flights were canceled and governments closed their borders to slow the spread of COVID-19.
CDC releases guidelines for returning to school in the fall
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has released considerations for how schools across the country should reopen.
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has released considerations for how schools across the country should reopen.
University of South Florida, University of Tampa ponder how to return to on-campus learning
Like almost everything else affected by the pandemic, colleges and universities face a whole host of challenges heading into the fall. One of the biggest questions is whether or not there will be in-person classes for students to attend.
Like almost everything else affected by the pandemic, colleges and universities face a whole host of challenges heading into the fall. One of the biggest questions is whether or not there will be in-person classes for students to attend.
Students document a year unlike any other in yearbooks
For many students, life has been very strange for the last two months, but some at Seminole High School still feel it needs to be documented.
For many students, life has been very strange for the last two months, but some at Seminole High School still feel it needs to be documented.
Class of 2020: Great grandmother graduates from Cal
Jules Patrice Means, aka "Ms. Jules," is a 67-year-old great grandmother, who graduated from Cal with a degree in sociology with all As and just one B.
Jules Patrice Means, aka "Ms. Jules," is a 67-year-old great grandmother, who graduated from Cal with a degree in sociology with all As and just one B.
Florida eyes plan for reopening university campuses this fall
State university system Chancellor Marshall Criser next week will present guidelines for reopening university campuses in the fall, after students were sent home in March to curb the spread of COVID-19.
State university system Chancellor Marshall Criser next week will present guidelines for reopening university campuses in the fall, after students were sent home in March to curb the spread of COVID-19.
After 2 scandals, Polk County School District enacts harassment policy
After two sexual harassment scandals in five years, one Florida county's school board has voted to prohibit supervisors and employees from having any kind of romantic relationship.
After two sexual harassment scandals in five years, one Florida county's school board has voted to prohibit supervisors and employees from having any kind of romantic relationship.
Universities plan for fall semester despite uncertainty of COVID-19 pandemic
College students won’t see a quick return to campus this summer, or maybe even in the fall. Most colleges and universities are sticking to online classes this summer, as the COVID-19 pandemic develops, but what happens in the fall is still up in the air.
College students won’t see a quick return to campus this summer, or maybe even in the fall. Most colleges and universities are sticking to online classes this summer, as the COVID-19 pandemic develops, but what happens in the fall is still up in the air.
Home-school flying lessons, courtesy of MacDill Air Foce Base
You might see their planes and uniforms and maybe you’ve even seen video of how they refuel planes in mid-air, but those who fly for the Air Force face a challenging mission shared by many these days.
You might see their planes and uniforms and maybe you’ve even seen video of how they refuel planes in mid-air, but those who fly for the Air Force face a challenging mission shared by many these days.
Education leaders eye ways to reopen Florida schools
Rapid and repeated coronavirus testing for students and staff, daily temperature checks and adjusting class sizes and bus rides to allow social distancing are among many measures that Florida education leaders are considering as the state prepares to reopen public schools in the fall.
Rapid and repeated coronavirus testing for students and staff, daily temperature checks and adjusting class sizes and bus rides to allow social distancing are among many measures that Florida education leaders are considering as the state prepares to reopen public schools in the fall.
State education officials asking parents, students and teachers for input on returning to school
Virtual assignments and video lectures have been the norm for Florida students since schools closed in late March. School officials, at the state level, are asking for feedback on how to move forward with plans for summer and the upcoming fall semester.
Virtual assignments and video lectures have been the norm for Florida students since schools closed in late March. School officials, at the state level, are asking for feedback on how to move forward with plans for summer and the upcoming fall semester.
Families with multiple children, 1 computer, get much-needed gift of technology
The need for technology in homes with children has never been greater.
The need for technology in homes with children has never been greater.
Polk outlines plan for socially-distanced high school graduations
Polk County High School seniors, mark your calendars. The school district just announced that your graduations are scheduled for June.
Polk County High School seniors, mark your calendars. The school district just announced that your graduations are scheduled for June.
Florida universities weigh options for fall semester
Days before the coronavirus pandemic shut down the University of Florida campus in March, Kaelyn Cassidy knew she wanted to take some hands-on classes in the fall semester, so she went ahead and registered for them.
Days before the coronavirus pandemic shut down the University of Florida campus in March, Kaelyn Cassidy knew she wanted to take some hands-on classes in the fall semester, so she went ahead and registered for them.
New bill proposes student loan forgiveness for health care workers on front lines of COVID-19 fight
Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., introduced a bill on Tuesday that would forgive all federal and private student loan debt for front line healthcare workers risking their lives to fight the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.
Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., introduced a bill on Tuesday that would forgive all federal and private student loan debt for front line healthcare workers risking their lives to fight the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.
Unimpressed by online classes, college students seek refunds
Schools insist that, after being forced to close by their states, they’re still offering students a quality education.
Schools insist that, after being forced to close by their states, they’re still offering students a quality education.
Mother congratulates son on billboard after graduation canceled
The ads on the digital billboard above the Dairy Queen at the intersection of Lyle Pkwy. and Broadway in Bartow rotate for five minutes before the loop starts again.
The ads on the digital billboard above the Dairy Queen at the intersection of Lyle Pkwy. and Broadway in Bartow rotate for five minutes before the loop starts again.
State College of Florida graduates via virtual ceremony
From the State College of Florida board room, Dr. Carol Probstfeld addressed more than 600 who logged on to watch the virtual graduation of the class of 2020.
From the State College of Florida board room, Dr. Carol Probstfeld addressed more than 600 who logged on to watch the virtual graduation of the class of 2020.
When will schools reopen? Education leaders weigh options for summer, fall semesters
While the governor plans to slowly reopen Florida, school administrators are coming up with their plans to continue distance learning over the summer and what classroom environments could look like in the fall.
While the governor plans to slowly reopen Florida, school administrators are coming up with their plans to continue distance learning over the summer and what classroom environments could look like in the fall.
Drive-by warm-ups keep kids active, thanks to Deltona Elementary PE coach
The principal at Deltona Elementary challenged her teachers to get creative and come up with ways to help their students while schools are closed and classes are being held online.
The principal at Deltona Elementary challenged her teachers to get creative and come up with ways to help their students while schools are closed and classes are being held online.