8,828 students. No permanent home. Orange County’s struggle to keep homeless kids in school
Read full article: 8,828 students. No permanent home. Orange County’s struggle to keep homeless kids in schoolData obtained by News 6 from Orange County Public Schools shows the district identified 8,828 homeless students last year, up over 50% since the 2019 school year. What that means for families and for the district.
LGBTQ+ History Month stays on Orange School Board calendar despite push to remove it
Read full article: LGBTQ+ History Month stays on Orange School Board calendar despite push to remove itLGBTQ+ History and Awareness Month will remain on the Orange County Public School Board calendar after the school board voted down a proposal to remove it this week.
Tips for families, students going off to college: Mental health and success strategies
Read full article: Tips for families, students going off to college: Mental health and success strategiesFrom managing mental health to navigating new responsibilities, preparation can make a significant difference.
Brevard County could ban students from using their phones throughout school day
Read full article: Brevard County could ban students from using their phones throughout school dayOn the first day of school, the superintendent of Brevard Public Schools addressed new policies this year including stricter rules for students and their phones.
Florida public schools face leaner budgets, declining enrollment amid scholarship growth
Read full article: Florida public schools face leaner budgets, declining enrollment amid scholarship growthCentral Florida school districts are starting the year with tighter budgets, despite billions in federal funds recently released after being frozen during the Trump administration’s review of the education budget.
Orlando middle school connects kids with academic resources, healthcare access, more
Read full article: Orlando middle school connects kids with academic resources, healthcare access, moreCarver Middle School is now part of a program which provides vital resources for kids from kindergarten all the way through their senior year.
Orange County superintendent talks enrollment, safety, bus drivers and more in back-to-school remarks
Read full article: Orange County superintendent talks enrollment, safety, bus drivers and more in back-to-school remarksOrange County’s superintendent joined school-board members, law-enforcement leaders and more for a back-to-school news conference at Dr. Phillips High School.
Crosswalk safety: What to know as students head back to school in Central Florida
Read full article: Crosswalk safety: What to know as students head back to school in Central FloridaWhether you’re a parent dropping off your child, a driver heading to work or a student walking to school, crosswalk safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Orange County back-to-school swap helps save parents money
Read full article: Orange County back-to-school swap helps save parents moneyCentral Florida public school students go back to class on Monday morning in most of the region. However, that means many parents are scrambling to buy clothes and supplies.
Vaccination rates decline among students in parts of Central Florida as school year begins
Read full article: Vaccination rates decline among students in parts of Central Florida as school year beginsAs students across Central Florida head back to school, a noticeable decline in childhood vaccination rates is raising concerns for some healthcare providers.
‘Outrageous:’ School zone cameras catch drivers going more than triple the speed limit
Read full article: ‘Outrageous:’ School zone cameras catch drivers going more than triple the speed limitOsceola County joined the growing list of law enforcement agencies to activate speed cameras in school zones after a new state law took effect in 2023.
Lake County expands school district with new K-8 academy amid population growth
Read full article: Lake County expands school district with new K-8 academy amid population growthLake County Schools unveiled its newest educational facility, Minneola Horizon Academy, during its meet the teacher event for parents and students ahead of the new school year.
Florida school tackles chronic absenteeism with unconventional model — and it’s working
Read full article: Florida school tackles chronic absenteeism with unconventional model — and it’s workingSheeler High School is a small, public charter school in Apopka that’s rewriting the script and giving students a second chance.
Officials push e-bike safety as students in Central Florida soon return to school
Read full article: Officials push e-bike safety as students in Central Florida soon return to schoolExperts and law enforcement are encouraging kids and parents to discuss e-bike safety as children get ready to head back to school.
AI gun-detection system expands to Volusia County schools
Read full article: AI gun-detection system expands to Volusia County schoolsAs students in Volusia County prepare to return to class, a new layer of security is being added to help keep them safe: artificial intelligence that detects guns on campus.
No more Florida sales tax on these goods. Here’s all you need to know
Read full article: No more Florida sales tax on these goods. Here’s all you need to knowLawmakers did not approve a “disaster relief” or a “freedom summer” tax holiday this year. Instead, they're making some of these tax exemptions permanent.
Osceola County schools introduce innovative school bus tracking app
Read full article: Osceola County schools introduce innovative school bus tracking appOsceola County Schools are addressing concerns with the adoption of the latest technology— a new app designed to keep track of students on the school bus.
Osceola School District introduces major changes for Exceptional Student Education
Read full article: Osceola School District introduces major changes for Exceptional Student EducationBack to school this year means significant changes for the Osceola County School District as it consolidates Exceptional Student Education services for children with special needs.
Lake County Schools hosts active shooter drills ahead of students’ return
Read full article: Lake County Schools hosts active shooter drills ahead of students’ returnAs students are preparing to head back to class later this month, Lake County Schools is wrapping up active shooter training for resource officers and deputies.
Seminole County community efforts send kids back to school with new clothes, full backpacks
Read full article: Seminole County community efforts send kids back to school with new clothes, full backpacksFamilies in Seminole County are getting ready to head back to school in just over a week, and this year they’re getting more help from the community to ensure a successful start.
Back-to-school tax holiday kicks off in Florida. Everything you need to know
Read full article: Back-to-school tax holiday kicks off in Florida. Everything you need to knowUnlike previous temporary tax holidays, a new law passed this year established an annual sales tax exemption for the entire month of August.
Law enforcement across Central Florida cracks down on pedestrian safety ahead of school year
Read full article: Law enforcement across Central Florida cracks down on pedestrian safety ahead of school yearLaw enforcement officers across Central Florida are teaming up for a crosswalk safety crackdown as most school districts are less than two weeks from students returning to class.
How Seminole County Schools will start off threat-free
Read full article: How Seminole County Schools will start off threat-freeSchool starts Aug. 11 in Seminole County, and ahead of the first day of school, Superintendent Serita D. Beamon gave an update Monday on the state of the public school district and a look at what’s ahead.