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In need of buses, Central Florida school districts budget around inflation, manufacturing costs
Read full article: In need of buses, Central Florida school districts budget around inflation, manufacturing costsJust like you see rising costs at home or in your business, school districts across Central Florida are dealing with inflation and skyrocketing manufacturing costs post-pandemic.
๐ More states mandate screenings for reading challenges in young kids
Read full article: ๐ More states mandate screenings for reading challenges in young kidsCalifornia will join 40 other states in screening kindergarten through second-grade students annually for reading difficulties, LA Post reports.
Orange County school employees get priority access to 20 affordable apartments units. Union says itโs not enough
Read full article: Orange County school employees get priority access to 20 affordable apartments units. Union says itโs not enoughLeaders at Orange County Public Schools are trying to solve the issue of staff shortages by giving some of the district's employees priority access to affordable housing.
Plan to expand Seminole Science Charter School met with pushback from county commissioners
Read full article: Plan to expand Seminole Science Charter School met with pushback from county commissionersA STEM public charter school in Lake Mary has plans to expand in the coming years to accommodate more students near the existing site on U.S. 17-92 and Ronald Reagan Boulevard.
Orlando high school teacher accused of โinappropriate conductโ with underage student
Read full article: Orlando high school teacher accused of โinappropriate conductโ with underage studentInvestigators said that the teacher โ Jarvis Ward, 26 โ taught math and acted as an assistant football coach at Lake Nona High School.
๐ Rural teachers enjoy a better cost of living, less stress, and more great benefits
Read full article: ๐ Rural teachers enjoy a better cost of living, less stress, and more great benefitsThe United States is in the midst of a teacher shortage that has impacted school districts across the nation.
Court sides against Florida mom who sued childโs school district over OnlyFans controversy
Read full article: Court sides against Florida mom who sued childโs school district over OnlyFans controversyAn Orange County judge has ruled against a woman who sued the public school district after an anonymous tip that she modeled for OnlyFans led to her being told she could no longer volunteer at her child's elementary school.
โThey like it:โ Principal, some parents praise year-round school experiment in Florida
Read full article: โThey like it:โ Principal, some parents praise year-round school experiment in FloridaWyomina Park Elementary's nearly year-round calendar pilot program is showing promising results, with the school improving from a D to a C grade in less than a year.
Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuรฑez appointed interim president of FIU
Read full article: Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuรฑez appointed interim president of FIUFlorida International Universityโs Board of Trustees has appointed Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuรฑez as its interim president, marking a major leadership transition at the institution.
UCF professor suspended after partying, drinking with students
Read full article: UCF professor suspended after partying, drinking with studentsA University of Central Florida professor was suspended after an investigation revealed he had been drinking and partying with students last year, according to documents gathered by News 6 this week.
How is year-round school going? Florida district provides update
Read full article: How is year-round school going? Florida district provides updateThe pilot program for year-round school has been going on for more than six months and leaders at one Florida school district say, so far, it has been a success.
Is the future of DeBaryโs K-8 school in limbo? Volusia County Schools delays land sale
Read full article: Is the future of DeBaryโs K-8 school in limbo? Volusia County Schools delays land saleVolusia County Schools pulled the plug on discussing the possibility of selling land that is set aside for a K-8 school in DeBary.
Future of education embraces AI, drones, robots at technology conference
Read full article: Future of education embraces AI, drones, robots at technology conferenceIf youโve ever wondered what the future of education looks like, itโs all about high-tech innovations, featuring everything from drones and robots to a whole lot of AI.
Hereโs how Central Florida school districts will comply with Trump immigration enforcement effort
Read full article: Hereโs how Central Florida school districts will comply with Trump immigration enforcement effortDays into his second term, President Donald Trump rescinded a Biden-era policy that protected areas such as schools, churches, and hospitals from immigration enforcement.
Daytona Beach OKs use of AI gun detection system along Seabreeze Boulevard
Read full article: Daytona Beach OKs use of AI gun detection system along Seabreeze BoulevardThe system, called ZeroEyes, can detect firearms through cameras before any shots are fired. While several school districts in Central Florida already use it, Daytona Beach will be one of the first cities in the area to have it.
Florida bill targets school start times. Hereโs whatโs proposed
Read full article: Florida bill targets school start times. Hereโs whatโs proposedWith Florida school districts facing a 2026 deadline, a Senate Republican files a proposal that would repeal requirements aimed at later start times for many high schools.
Mom sues Orange County district over sonโs alleged sex assault in elementary school
Read full article: Mom sues Orange County district over sonโs alleged sex assault in elementary schoolA mother is suing the Orange County school district, claiming her 9-year-old son was sexually assaulted in a bathroom at Chickasaw Elementary School back in 2022.
โOne of the best-kept secrets:โ Seminole County magnet school promotes learning through imagination, creation
Read full article: โOne of the best-kept secrets:โ Seminole County magnet school promotes learning through imagination, creationIf you're looking for new educational opportunities for your child, magnet school applications are now open.
Osceola County kicks off warnings for drivers caught on school-zone speed cams
Read full article: Osceola County kicks off warnings for drivers caught on school-zone speed camsOsceola County is now sending out warnings from a new automated safety program designed to crackdown on speeding in school zones.
Fake school threats: How Flagler County detectives track down callers
Read full article: Fake school threats: How Flagler County detectives track down callersVeteran Flagler County Sheriffโs Office detective Joe OโBarr has a wake-up call for anyone thinking of starting off the New Year by making a fake threat against a school: Youโre not gonna get away with it.
Hungerford lawsuit dismissed as Eatonville activists plan next move
Read full article: Hungerford lawsuit dismissed as Eatonville activists plan next moveA judge has dismissed a lawsuit over the site of a historic school for Black students in Eatonville, but the future of the property remains uncertain.
Volusia County school nurse faces charges of traveling to meet minor, records show
Read full article: Volusia County school nurse faces charges of traveling to meet minor, records showA contracted school nurse at New Smyrna Beach High School faces charges after being accused of traveling to meet a minor, according to jail records.
Cocoa Beach studentโs cardiac arrest death could put AEDs in schools nationwide
Read full article: Cocoa Beach studentโs cardiac arrest death could put AEDs in schools nationwideDefibrillators that save lives when children suffer sudden cardiac arrest could be in thousands of schools across the country with the stroke of a pen.
โWe were all saddened by it:โ Volusia County School Board to reconsider current chair after comments resurface
Read full article: โWe were all saddened by it:โ Volusia County School Board to reconsider current chair after comments resurfaceAfter comments and a video were brought to light of school board chair Jessie Thompson making remarks at a Moms for Liberty summit, the Volusia County school board voted to reconsider her position.
๐ฑ When it comes to banning smartphones from schools, what really works?
Read full article: ๐ฑ When it comes to banning smartphones from schools, what really works?As this school year gets underway, a growing number of schools are banning or restricting smartphones, Reasons to be Cheerful reports.
Florida leaders push back in school books fight
Read full article: Florida leaders push back in school books fightFlorida education leaders are trying to fend off a lawsuit filed by major publishing companies and authors over the removal of books from school libraries, disputing allegations that a controversial state law violates the First Amendment.
Palm Coast teacherโs dream classroom design nears reality in national contest
Read full article: Palm Coast teacherโs dream classroom design nears reality in national contestFor Evana Fretterd, an activities director at Flagler Palm Coast High School, her vision for a dream classroom extends far beyond basic desks and chairs.
11-year-old sentenced in series of โswattingโ threats to Flagler schools
Read full article: 11-year-old sentenced in series of โswattingโ threats to Flagler schoolsAn 11-year-old boy arrested over the summer in connection to a series of โswattingโ threats against Flagler County schools was sentenced after being adjudicated delinquent, according to the sheriffโs office.
From ballet to robotics, Boys and Girls Club in Pine Hills offers unique opportunities
Read full article: From ballet to robotics, Boys and Girls Club in Pine Hills offers unique opportunitiesThe Walt Disney World Boys and Girls Club is located in the heart of Pine Hills. Every day, some 200 kids between the ages of 6 to 18 go to the club for free and safe after-school activities.
โZero tolerance:โ Orange County Public Schools urges parents to review threat and weapons course
Read full article: โZero tolerance:โ Orange County Public Schools urges parents to review threat and weapons courseOrange County Public Schools is urging parents to take the districtโs new threats and weapons course so there is no room for misunderstanding:
Orange County high school band directors named semifinalists for national recognition
Read full article: Orange County high school band directors named semifinalists for national recognitionTwo band directors at Orange County district high schools have been named semifinalists for the2025 Music Educator Award, presented by the Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Museum.
Matt Susin takes District 4 seat in Brevard County School Board race
Read full article: Matt Susin takes District 4 seat in Brevard County School Board raceElection Day is on Nov. 5, and this year, incumbent Matt Susin will take on challenger Ava Taylor for the District 4 seat of the Brevard County School Board.
Volusia schools announce makeup days from Hurricane Milton. Hereโs when
Read full article: Volusia schools announce makeup days from Hurricane Milton. Hereโs whenAfter canceling classes during Hurricane Milton earlier this month, Volusia County Schools have announced the districtโs makeup days.
Meet the District 4 candidates for Brevard County School Board in the November election
Read full article: Meet the District 4 candidates for Brevard County School Board in the November electionElection Day is on Nov. 5, and this year, incumbent Matt Susin will take on challenger Ava Taylor for the District 4 seat of the Brevard County School Board.
Orlando Magic celebrates Orange County studentsโ reading achievements
Read full article: Orlando Magic celebrates Orange County studentsโ reading achievementsOver 3,000 Orange County Public School students were at the Kia Center on Monday to celebrate their reading achievements with the Orlando Magic.
Is Donald Trump behind Project 2025? Hereโs what both sides say about it
Read full article: Is Donald Trump behind Project 2025? Hereโs what both sides say about it"Project 2025" has been a common term thrown around during the latest election cycle. But why is it so often tied to the former president?
Is Donald Trump behind Project 2025? Hereโs what both sides say about it
Read full article: Is Donald Trump behind Project 2025? Hereโs what both sides say about it"Project 2025" has been a common term thrown around during the latest election cycle. But why is it so often tied to the former president?
โSevere consequences:โ Orange County schools issue stern warning over student threats
Read full article: โSevere consequences:โ Orange County schools issue stern warning over student threatsOrange County Public Schools issued a warning to families of students in grades 6-12 on Thursday regarding potential expulsion.
What passing Florida Amendment 1 would mean for school boards and elections
Read full article: What passing Florida Amendment 1 would mean for school boards and electionsCurrently, Florida school board candidates run without party affiliation. However, the proposed amendment would allow candidates, starting in November 2026, to declare political party affiliations like Democrats or Republicans.
Central Florida school districts announce make-up days after Hurricane Milton cancellations
Read full article: Central Florida school districts announce make-up days after Hurricane Milton cancellationsClick through for a list of hurricane make-up days announced for Central Florida's public school districts.
Lake Mary High School teacher accused of โinappropriate conductโ with student
Read full article: Lake Mary High School teacher accused of โinappropriate conductโ with studentDistrict officials said that the teacher also served as an assistant coach at the high school, though he was immediately placed on administrative leave following his arrest.
15-year-old arrested, accused of threatening school in Brevard County
Read full article: 15-year-old arrested, accused of threatening school in Brevard CountyA comment on TikTok led to the arrest of a 15-year-old boy in Brevard County whoโs accused of threatening a school, according to Sheriff Wayne Ivey.
Student injured after tree branch breaks school bus window in Seminole County, district says
Read full article: Student injured after tree branch breaks school bus window in Seminole County, district saysA student riding a school bus to Teague Middle School was injured after a tree branch broke through the bus window, according to a news release from Seminole County Public Schools.
Gun parts found in studentโs bag at Ocoee High School, police say
Read full article: Gun parts found in studentโs bag at Ocoee High School, police sayOfficers acting on a tip located parts of a handgun among other contraband in a 14-year-old studentโs backpack at Ocoee High School, according to police.
Central Florida school districts address safety amid threats, rumors, weapons on campus
Read full article: Central Florida school districts address safety amid threats, rumors, weapons on campusWith students at Central Florida public schools now about a month into their classes, a fair shake of primary and secondary campuses in our coverage area have already experienced some form of disruption in response to perceived threats.
Seminole High School bolstered with law enforcement amid rumored, potential threat
Read full article: Seminole High School bolstered with law enforcement amid rumored, potential threatSeminole High School will see an increased presence of law enforcement on Thursday amid what the schoolโs principals call a rumored, possible threat on campus.
Suspect arrested in fatal shooting near Melbourne school was trying to flee to South Florida, police say
Read full article: Suspect arrested in fatal shooting near Melbourne school was trying to flee to South Florida, police sayThe suspect had been trying to flee South Florida, and he was eventually captured at a bus stop, police said.
Student arrested, accused of bringing gun to Lake Brantley High School
Read full article: Student arrested, accused of bringing gun to Lake Brantley High SchoolA shelter-in-place Wednesday morning at Lake Brantley High School was lifted and a student was taken into custody after a gun was found on campus, according to school officials.
Police officer at Melbourne middle school hears gunshots; body found at store near campus
Read full article: Police officer at Melbourne middle school hears gunshots; body found at store near campusStone Magnet Middle School in Melbourne was locked down after an officer at the school heard gunshots nearby, leading to a homicide investigation.
Universal Education Center creates unique path to success for Orange County students
Read full article: Universal Education Center creates unique path to success for Orange County studentsSince 1994 , the Universal Education Center has been serving Orange County Public Schools students, offering a unique blend of academic coursework and real-world work experience on the Universal Orlando property.
Flagler County School Board considers mandatory ECG screenings for student-athletes
Read full article: Flagler County School Board considers mandatory ECG screenings for student-athletesThe Flagler County School Board is weighing whether to add another layer of health protection for student-athletes by mandating electrocardiogram (ECG) screenings, a test used to evaluate heart health.
โAddicted to stealing:โ Woman gets 1-year sentence after stealing over $600K from Marion County school
Read full article: โAddicted to stealing:โ Woman gets 1-year sentence after stealing over $600K from Marion County schoolShe claimed she stole the money because sheโd become โaddicted to stealing the payroll funds,โ DOJ officials announced.
๐ซ Hottest family-friendly cities in the US that offer safe neighborhoods, affordable housing, good schools
Read full article: ๐ซ Hottest family-friendly cities in the US that offer safe neighborhoods, affordable housing, good schoolsHollywood has long had a vision of what a great American town looks like. From โItโs a Wonderful Lifeโ to โPleasantville,โ the cities emblazoned in our minds as nurturing spots to settle down and raise families all have a triad of things in common: single-family homes, low crime, and great schools.
Orange County high school metal detector pilot fizzles out, but random searches still on the table
Read full article: Orange County high school metal detector pilot fizzles out, but random searches still on the tableOrange County high school students will not need to pass through metal detectors every morning, but the schools themselves and events related to them will still be subject to random searches, according to a district spokesperson.
Donations help News 6, A Gift For Teaching fetch $600,000 in school supplies for teachers, students
Read full article: Donations help News 6, A Gift For Teaching fetch $600,000 in school supplies for teachers, studentsThousands of students in Central Florida are back in school but many are still in need of school supplies.
5 Central Florida school board races go to November runoffs
Read full article: 5 Central Florida school board races go to November runoffsEight candidates will take seats on county school boards across Central Florida after winning their races outright. However, voters will get to choose candidates in five runoff races after no candidate received more than 50% of the vote.
Flagler County Sheriffโs Office, FBI join forces to educate parents about internet dangers
Read full article: Flagler County Sheriffโs Office, FBI join forces to educate parents about internet dangersDeputies with the Flagler County Sheriffโs Office and the FBI are set to hold a meeting Wednesday to help parents and guardians on how to keep their children safe from the internet.
Volusia sheriff asks parents, community to volunteer, be part of school safety solution
Read full article: Volusia sheriff asks parents, community to volunteer, be part of school safety solutionThe Volusia Sheriff is asking parents and residents to hit the crosswalks and get involved to keep students safe. Itโs for a new School Traffic Safety volunteer program.
๐ซ โAstonishingโ absenteeism, trauma rates root of academic crisis
Read full article: ๐ซ โAstonishingโ absenteeism, trauma rates root of academic crisisNearly 15 million children were chronically absent in the 2021-22 school year, doubling pre-pandemic numbers, and millions have lived through at least one traumatic experience, such as parent death or abuse.
These are the best, worst states in the country. Where does Florida rank?
Read full article: These are the best, worst states in the country. Where does Florida rank?The list analyzes factors like education, economy, public infrastructure, safety and the environment to determine which states performed the best โ and which still have room to improve.
โSlave masters, Hitler, Brevard Public Schools?โ Book ban opponents call out school board
Read full article: โSlave masters, Hitler, Brevard Public Schools?โ Book ban opponents call out school boardA Brevard County school board meeting gets a little heated between board members and those who spoke out against the district's removal of books from libraries.
Bus drivers still needed in many Central Florida districts as students head back to school
Read full article: Bus drivers still needed in many Central Florida districts as students head back to schoolWith the school year about to begin, some Central Florida School Districts are urgently trying to fill their vacant school bus driver positions.
Orange County school district leaders address difficulties heading into new year of classes
Read full article: Orange County school district leaders address difficulties heading into new year of classesWith students heading back to school soon in Orange County, the district is also facing some challenges to start the new school year.
โVery eye-opening:โ St. Cloud approves school zone speed cameras after alarming study
Read full article: โVery eye-opening:โ St. Cloud approves school zone speed cameras after alarming studyThe city of St. Cloud voted Thursday to create a School Zone Speed Enforcement Program. Under this program, the city will use a speed detection system to catch drivers exceeding the posted limit.
โGo do it,โ Teens learn skills, get inspired in Orlando internship program
Read full article: โGo do it,โ Teens learn skills, get inspired in Orlando internship programWhile many students enjoyed their summer break, 600 young scholars in Orlando participated in the City of Orlandoโs Summer Youth Employment Program.
โSafety first, success always:โ 7th Circuit officials share initiative to address substance abuse, violence in schools
Read full article: โSafety first, success always:โ 7th Circuit officials share initiative to address substance abuse, violence in schoolsR.J. Larizza, state attorney of the 7th Judicial Circuit, held a news conference in Bunnell with four county superintendents to announce an initiative focused on communicating to students the harms of violence and substance abuse, most specifically that of vaping.
โShame on him:โ St. Cloud residents concerned over dangerous local street
Read full article: โShame on him:โ St. Cloud residents concerned over dangerous local streetDriving down 13th Street โ also known as 192 โ can be a nightmare. Rebecca Laisch said crossing that street on foot could cost you your life.
These 2 schools in Orange County may not be ready for students on the first day of classes
Read full article: These 2 schools in Orange County may not be ready for students on the first day of classesWith only days before the new school year, two schools in Orange County may not be ready for the first day of classes.
Osceola County schools to conduct random searches in upcoming school year
Read full article: Osceola County schools to conduct random searches in upcoming school yearStudents at Osceola public schools in grades 6-12 will have their belongings subject to routine random searches starting this school year, Osceola School District said in a statement.
Lake County Schools implement new level of security for upcoming school year
Read full article: Lake County Schools implement new level of security for upcoming school yearLake County School District announced that it is adding another layer of security by equipping its panic-button alert system with cameras.