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Staff members & parents anxious as students get ready for virtual learningPublished: August 8, 2020, 11:29 pmHours to go until hundreds of students in Orange County go back to school virtually

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. Schools are preparing to welcome students back in the fall either in person or online. Lake County Schools is offering different options for families ahead of the school year. These options include:Traditional in-school learning,Full-time online learning through Lake County Virtual SchoolModified-day learning, a combination of the two. In preparation for the upcoming school year, Lake County Schools purchased additional Chromebook computers so that every K-12 student can be issued a device. The Osceola County school board approved a similar plan for students in their county earlier this week.

Parents, if you’re looking for something new, different and interesting for your kids, the National Hurricane Center has put together webinars for fourth, fifth and sixth graders. During each webinar, students will learn about hurricanes, the hazards that come with them and how to tell people about the storms. And while it is geared toward the three grade levels, others can join in, too. After you submit the registration, the webinar organizer will use it to communicate with you. Do you have out-of-state friends or family who would be interested in the session?

As the reins begin to tighten on ordinances to stay home and stay safe, we’re all probably looking for new ways to keep our kids’ brains active. Whether your elementary-aged child has excelled or struggled in geography, we’ve got a quiz that will help work his or her brain muscles. Let us know how your child (or you!) fared, in the comment section below.