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On Friday, the Florida Department of Education released a statement that it was rejecting the coursework for a new advanced placement class still in its pilot phase.

Controversy sparked in Marion County after one elementary school send out a permission slip to learn about the Black National Anthem ahead of an after-school performance.

The life of the man regarded by many as the finest ever player of the "beautiful game".

Hundreds of people recognised for showcasing community values are recognised in the service.

Yusuf says he took the test after friends told him how "smart" he was.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — A Seminole County school is getting help giving its students an out-of-this-world education. This week, the broadband services provider WOW! presented Goldsboro Elementary Magnet School with a $45,000 donation. Photos: Seminole County magnet school receives $45K donation to support STEM programExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 10 Seminole County magnet school receives $45K donation to support STEM programEarlier this year, WOW! plans to invest at least $100 million and bring its services to 150,000 new homes in Central Florida.

Influencer Grace Keeling says TikTok can be a welcome distraction but also an educational tool.

Three-year-old Emmy was found awake, curled up next to the bodies of her classmates.

Riverdale Elementary students will return to class Thursday morning at a high school seven miles away because officials with Orange County Public Schools believe the building, which sustained significant flood damage from Hurricane Ian, is still unsafe.

The Maryland State Education Association is offering a grant to teachers and local affiliates to promote the national demands of Black Lives Matter in Schools.

Olivia, 22, says the psychiatric system is making her worse, despite repeated promises to improve it.

Armoured One builds special glass to slow down an attacker and provide more time for students and teachers to get to safety.

The 15-year-old boy was stabbed outside North Huddersfield Trust School on Wednesday afternoon.

States like Washington, Maine and Arizona are working to improve child mental health by allowing students to take mental health days.

Students receiving their A-level results speak about the struggles of studying during a pandemic.

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From Marion County to Maitland, school resource officers and deputies across Central Florida are gearing up for back to school.

Orange County's next superintendent greeted students at several campuses during her first back to school tour since being chosen as the district's next leader.

Video: Seminole County parents dealing with school bus route app technical issues School transportation officials said there was a bug in the app called Traversa Ride 360. (James Tutten, WFTV.com/WFTV)SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Seminole County officials said some families had trouble accessing their child’s school bus information online. They are urging parents to keep checking and trying Traversa Ride 360 for bus route info and real-time alerts. WATCH: Mental health problems to plague schools again, counselor saysParents can also call the Seminole County Public Schools transportation department for bus stop information at 407-320-7547. WATCH: Traffic experts steer drivers toward safety as school year beginsMore information on the Traversa Ride 360 app can be found here.

Classrooms are fully decorated and ready to welcome students at the new Kelly Park School.

Don't break the bank sending the kids back to class.

Meet Noah: He Loves Science, School, and Spending Time with Others Noah loves school, “My favorite subject would be science. I love doing experiments with my classmates, but what I mostly do is read." (WFTV)ORLANDO, Fla. — Noah, a creative young mind, is a 9th grader who just celebrated his 15th birthday! He loves, science, video games, and reading; but most of all, he would love to come home to his forever family. Read: Backpack-A-Thon 2022: Help students get school supplies they need this year!

Any parents knows that trying to get organized before the school year is a lot of work.

Nikolas Cruz is facing the death penalty after pleading guilty to killing 17 people and injuring 17 others in 2018.

The board of Florida's largest school district has voted against a sexual education textbook for middle and high schoolers.

Authorities have been heavily criticised for how they handled the attack that killed 19 children.

We all know that teachers need help keeping their classrooms stocked with supplies, but are there certain supplies that they want more than others?

The Interior Department released a report admitting the intent of Native boarding schools was to rob Indigenous communities of their kids and land.

Due to the pandemic, all students in Orange County were able to get free meals at school, though that will be changing starting in August and families will have to submit applications to be eligible.

School Start Time Hansika Daggolu, an incoming junior at Mission San Jose High School, poses in San Francisco, Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Middle and high school students in California will be able to sleep a little bit later when the new school year starts. The overall mood, she suspects, will lift as well if her classmates at Mission San Jose High School in Fremont aren't quite so sleepy. “We know that teenagers are the most sleep-deprived age group, and the cause is our own public policy,” said Joy Wake, who helped lead the efforts of the “Start School Later” group in California. Middle school start times in 2011-12, the most recent available from NCES, were similar.

Alexa, play “Graduation (Friends Forever) by Vitamin C!

Video: Osceola County School bus driver fair happening TuesdayOSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Are you looking for a new career? The Osceola County School District is looking to hire dozens of bus drivers and bus attendants ahead of the new school year. The district is holding a job fair at the Osceola County School District Transportation building. READ: Central Florida school district bringing in dozens of teachers from South America to fill vacanciesThe event will happen on Tuesday from 8 a.m. to noon. Hiring managers are looking for 40 bus driver and 140 bus attendant roles.

The district is providing meals at 224 locations this summer that include schools, libraries, several churches, YMCA, and Boys and Girls Clubs throughout the county.

Lawyers for Gov. Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody are fighting an attempt to block a state law and regulations that limit the way race-related issues can be taught in public schools and in workplace training.

In the winter, COVID cases shot up and plummeted with unprecedented speed. But this surge is dragging on and on in some parts of the country.

The Seminole County School Board has voted to cancel their plans for a proclamation supporting LGBTQ+ students and staff at Seminole County Public Schools

Osceola County officials discuss what they're doing to keep students safe after the Texas elementary school shooting.

In light of the tragic Texas elementary school shooting, News 6 asked Central Florida officials about the safety measures in effect to keep students, teachers and staff safe.

A middle school student had to be flown to the hospital after being hit by a car on the way to school Tuesday morning, according to Orange County Public Schools.

Stars of Alice Oseman's TV adaptation discuss TikTok, bullying, inclusivity and mental health.

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — School bus driver shortages have led some districts to warn parents about getting students home from school on time this afternoon. Osceola County school officials issued their warning earlier this week. They feared bus drivers would take the day off because of Good Friday. Like every other school district in Central Florida, Osceola County is already dealing with a driver shortage because of the pandemic. Eyewitness News also checked with Seminole County Public Schools, which said it did not have any bus driver issues on Friday.

Outraged parents came up one by one Tuesday addressing the Osceola County School board.

Critics say more urgency is needed to fix a "broken system", as a long-awaited review is published.

The BBC hears from three people whose opposition to the war cost them their employment.

It’s a school project that is sure to put a smile on your face.

A teacher at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School was arrested after she struck a child with autism in the face, according to Cocoa Beach police.

A social media post tipped off a school resource deputy to a student with a gun on the campus of Atlantic High School, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

HBO's adaptation of "My Brilliant Friend," based on Elena Ferrante's best-selling novels, continues to be one of the best series on TV.

A threat was made against Dr. Phillips High School Monday morning, prompting school officials to evacuate the building while deputies investigated.

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — A Flagler County bus driver is facing 14 more charges of child neglect after he was arrested for driving a bus full of students while drunk. WATCH: School bus driver accused of driving 4 times over the legal limit with students aboardFlagler County deputies arrested Mark McNeil on Wednesday. Deputies said he was driving a bus of dozens of middle school students home while his blood alcohol level was more than four times the legal limit. READ: $5,000 reward offered for information leading to return of stolen turtle sculptureFourteen families have come forward saying they want to pursue child neglect charges against McNeil. Investigators said 11 other families could make the same request.

A Leesburg High School student was arrested Friday morning after a school resource officer found a gun in his backpack, according to Leesburg police.

East Ridge Middle School in Clermont was on lockdown Thursday afternoon because someone called in a bomb threat, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

An 18-year-old student at Father Lopez Catholic School faces charges after making threats on social media to "shoot up" the school, according to police.

College athletics is big business, so it's no surprise the allure of a potential college athletic scholarship has trickled down to the high school level.

For a disproportionate number of Black Americans, paying back these debts often turn out to be a life-long struggle.

Some pupils are not complying with the new advice, and there are worries about vulnerable students.

Public school enrollment dropped three percent nationwide during the 2020-2021 school year.NPR's education team continued to track enrollment this school year and found that while districts have gained students, a significant majority are still not back to where they were prior to the pandemic.A similar story has unfolded in Los Angeles, Chicago and at more public schools across the nation.NPR education reporter Cory Turner looked into why students are still not coming back to school and what schools are trying to do about it.Meanwhile, some of the students not enrolled in public school have started being homeschooled during the pandemic. WBHM education reporter Kyra Miles spoke to Black families in Alabama who are choosing that option in increasing numbers.In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment that will help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

If you're interested in enrolling your child in an Orange County Public Schools magnet school, the application process is now open.

With just a few days left until winter break, Orange County school leaders are issuing a warning to students.

A fight at Oviedo High School ended with a dozen students being arrested, according to police.

Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young said police were able to stop a potential mass shooting at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University on Thursday.

Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai hears from an Afghan student, Rohila, who is no longer able to go to school.

High school seniors are returning to their classrooms in Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital, for the first time in more than six months as the city eases coronavirus restrictions

Authorities say a 15-year-old sophomore opened fire at his Michigan high school on Tuesday, killing three students, including a 16-year-old boy who died in a deputy’s patrol car on the way to a hospital.

Markham Woods Middle School parents grow concerned as fights at the school become more frequent and violent.

SANFORD, Fla. — Police in Sanford are revealing more details of an altercation Thursday involving a Seminole County school employee that led to a shooting. WATCH: School employee shot at gas station could be ‘stand your ground’ case, Sanford police saySanford police said Maurice Holloway, a warehouse worker for Seminole County Public Schools, was shot several times in the abdomen after threatening a man that he knew inside of the gas station. Police said they received several 911 calls after the shooting. READ: 14-year-old boy accused of shooting man in leg during attempted drug dealThe man then shot Holloway with his own gun, which had a concealed carry license for, police said. Sanford police confirmed Friday that Holloway is still in critical condition at Central Florida Regional Hospital.

Crossing guards are in high demand in Central Florida, with one county taking extra steps to secure more applicants.

LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs’ charter school will relocate to a larger campus in New York City. The music mogul announced Thursday that Capital Preparatory School will move to the Church of All Saints and School building in the city's Harlem neighborhood. The relocation will allow the school’s capacity to grow from 500 to 700 students from grades 6th through 12th beginning with the 2022-2023 school year. The Church of All Saints and School, which was constructed in 1883, was designated by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission in 2007. The parish and school were closed by the archdiocese of New York in 2015 before the church was deconsecrated two years later.

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ charter school will relocate to a larger campus in New York City.

Marion County Public Schools says its bus stop off of Highway 318 is safe.

10-year-old Ja'siah Williams was struck, killed by a vehicle while walking to his bus stop.

A Lake County student was arrested after making a bomb threat on Tuesday morning.

Principals at three New York elementary schools are cracking down on “Squid Game” play after students were imitating the violent show on the playground.

Every weekend school-aged children in Central Florida struggle with food insecurity.

Osceola County and other Central Florida districts have been struggling to hire school bus drivers before classes started in August.

Lake County Public School students now have access to resources from the Lake County Library System.

Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku, who last year published his best-selling memoir, “The Happiest Man on Earth,” has died in Sydney

School districts across the country are experiencing teacher shortages.

The Catholic church is struggling to bridge the gap between old doctrines and evolving attitudes.

The school's principal told Newsy's sister station the goal is for graduates to be "self-sustaining" right out of high school.

DWI charge: School bus driver Mercedes Parada is accused of driving under the influence while children were in the vehicle. (Nassau County Police Department)HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — A New York woman is accused of driving a school bus full of children while intoxicated, authorities said. Police did not identify the ages or grade levels of the children on the bus, the television station reported. According to an arrest affidavit, officers observed “multiple clues indicating the presence of alcohol” and later determined Parada was intoxicated, WNBC reported. Police said on Wednesday that their investigation was ongoing, the television station reported.

Naperville North High School students were told to stay home Wednesday morning because of a bomb threat being investigated by Naperville police.

Nearly all of New York City's 300,000 employees were required to be back at their workplaces on Monday as the city ended remote work. (Sept. 13)

Newly released federal and state data shows COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations climbing among Illinois children, along with outbreaks tied to schools, as the state tries to balance limiting the virus’s spread while keeping kids in class.

A school in Texas closed for the rest of the week on Tuesday after two teachers died from COVID-19 within a week, the Waco Tribune-Herald reports. State of play: The campus at Connally Junior High School won't open until after Labor Day for deep sanitation, after sixth-grade social studies teacher Natalia Chansler died on Aug. 28, having notified the school three days earlier that she tested positive for COVID-19.Stay on top of the latest market trends and economic insights with Axios Markets. S

Students in Orange County are now required to wear masks for the next 60 days.

School bells have rung in parts of Indonesia’s capital for the first time in more than a year as schools shut by the coronavirus were allowed to begin reopening as cases decline.

Orange County Schools was the only school district in Central Florida to join 9 others, in enacting mask mandates despite the Governor's executive order banning school districts from doing so. However, after a Leon County judge ruled districts actually can enact masks mandates, Orange County School Board Chairwoman Teresa Jacobs felt relief.

Friday's regular-season opener between Palm Bay and Heritage has been postponed due to COVID-19 quarantines involving several Panthers players.

CPS students return Monday. Answers to your questions about fall in-person learning.

School rezoning session at Buddy Taylor, big-dog adoptions for just $30 at the Humane Society, Ray Warren on truth and the justice system.

Brevard County Public Schools announced Friday that the district will close the campus of Madison Middle School to students for two days next week.

EUGENE, Ore. — (AP) — Oregon became the first Power Five school to announce it will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for people over the age of 12 to attend its football games. The mandate goes into effect Monday and comes at the end of a week when state officials warned of rapidly filling hospitals as daily reported cases reached record numbers. Oregon is one of several Pac-12 schools that is requiring students and employees to be vaccinated or apply for an exemption. The Oregon football teams opens its season at 54,000-seat Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Sept. 4 against Fresno State. Oregon's decision comes about a week after Tulane in New Orleans became the first school that plays football at the NCAA"s highest subdivision to require proof of vaccine or negative test to attend sporting events.

EUGENE, Ore. — (AP) — Oregon became the first Power Five school to announce it will require those who want to attend sporting events to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test. In its announcement Friday, the school said the decision was made with public health authorities and “peer institutions in the state.” The mandate goes into effect Monday. The Oregon football teams opens its season at 54,000-seat Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Sept. 4 against Fresno State. Earlier in the day, Hawaii became the first major college football school to say it would have no fans in attendance for its opening sports events of the season because of a recent COVID-19 surge. Hawaii’s first home football game is Sept. 5 against Portland State.

Bayside High School is set to host its first football game of the season Thursday night, while two other Brevard County public schools are cancelling preseason games due to COVID-19 quarantines.

Brevard Public Schools updated its COVID-19 dashboard Friday showing more than 400 students and employees tested positive.

The Illinois State Board of Education restored a suburban private school’s state recognition Friday, after school officials agreed to fully comply with Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s school mask mandate when students arrive on campus this month.

New Stop AAPI Hate report shows 9,000+ incidents since the start of the pandemic. About 10% of all incidents happen in schools.

One Seattle school is using a contact tracing app by Trace Innovations to keep students safe.

A second student, Cameron Kelty, has died following Tuesday's single-vehicle car crash involving four Bartlett High students.