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Brevard County schools warn that student walkouts could lead to suspension
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (252+ words) Brevard County school leaders have warned students that participating in on-campus protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) could result in suspension unless their parents check them out. Matt Susin, chairman of the Brevard County School Board, emphasized that protests…...
Flagler schools open 'Controlled Open Enrollment' for next school year
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (85+ words) Flagler Schools is opening its controlled open enrollment period for the upcoming school year, allowing students to enroll in a school other than their zoned school if there is availability. The ... Search location by ZIP code Flagler schools open 'Controlled…...
Are classes canceled? Central Florida schools prep for rare arctic blast
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (202+ words) Central Florida is bracing for the coldest weather it has seen in years, with forecasters predicting temperatures could plummet into the low 30s and potentially upper 20s across the region. The rare arctic blast is set to arrive this weekend and persist…...
Brevard Public Schools to reduce staff due to declining enrollment
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (97+ words) Brevard Public Schools announced plans to reduce staff as the district faces decreased funding due to declining enrollment. In a letter to employees, Superintendent Mark Rendell stated that each department is tasked with a 7% reduction in staffing costs for the…...
Early Learning Coalition of Orange County celebrating literacy, collecting diapers
1+ week, 23+ min ago (187+ words) The Early Learning Coalition of Orange County is celebrating reading as part of student's everyday lives while collecting diapers to support local families. ELCOC CEO Dr. Scott Fritz and Stella the Star Mascot join WESH 2 to preview the community initiatives....
Elementary school in Orlando to become Florida's first public-private charter school
1+ week, 4+ day ago (299+ words) Orange Center Elementary School in Orlando will become Florida's first public-private charter school after parents voted 185 to 32 in favor of the conversion, partnering with Lift Orlando and Orange County Public Schools. "I am excited for this change. I was a…...
Cape View Elementary closure in Cape Canaveral leaves parents heartbroken
1+ week, 6+ day ago (452+ words) More than a dozen speakers gathered Tuesday night to voice their concerns and attempt to save Cape View Elementary in Cape Canaveral from closing, but the school board ultimately voted unanimously to close the school due to declining enrollment. "I…...
Menu changes could be coming to schools after food pyramid update
2+ week, 6+ day ago (195+ words) School lunch could look a little different after the Trump administration rolled out new federal nutrition guidelines, including a new version of the food pyramid. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for America, released by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary…...
Bomb threat forces lockdowns at Lake County schools
3+ week, 1+ day ago (178+ words) Lake Minneola High School was placed on lockdown on Monday morning after officials received a tip of a bomb threat, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office. The high school was in code red, and a heavy law enforcement presence…...
Orlando parents vote on charter conversion for Orange Center Elementary
3+ week, 1+ day ago (281+ words) Parents of kids at one Orlando elementary school have a unique chance to vote to convert the school to a charter this week. Ballots were mailed to families last week asking whether they want to transform Orange Center Elementary on…...