In the News Archive
January 28, 2021
Kids can change the world through schools that support creativity | Commentary
One of my biggest goals in life is to tell kids that no matter who they are, they have the ability to start a movement that can change the world. Don’t let anyone tell you that we can’t, because it’s already happening!
December 24, 2020
Florida’s first lady recognizes Orlando first grader in Hispanic art contest
Like any typical 6-year-old, Eden Mejía enjoys drawing and coloring. One of her paintings earned her a bright spot among Florida Hispanic Heritage Month art contest winners. The Orlando first-grader was recognized by First Lady Casey DeSantis as the first-grade winner for a drawing titled “Notable Hispanic Americans in Florida”.
December 2, 2020
‘Every day is a challenge’: 8 lessons from the toughest school year ever
There’s no blueprint for how or whether to open schools during a pandemic, leaving districts across the country to draw up their own. What has emerged is a patchwork of strategies that reveals lessons about what works — and what doesn’t.
November 17, 2020
40 Under 40: Sam Verghese leads virtual schooling efforts for millions of students during pandemic
Sam Verghese, the COO of Orlando-based Florida Virtual School is responsible for creating, innovating and challenging his organization to be the best.
October 30, 2020
Florida Virtual School enrollment surges amid COVID-19
Student migration into the Florida Virtual School soared after COVID-19 closed down campuses in March 2020.
October 7, 2020
Revisited: SUFS President Doug Tuthill Follows Up with Florida Virtual School President & CEO Louis Algaze
On this episode, Tuthill catches up with the educational leader who became the FLVS president and CEO in July 2019.
October 2, 2020
Delray Beach teen looking to climb the USTA Florida Rankings (FLVS Student)
Delray Beach’s Kayden Collins is hoping to climb up the United States Tennis Association Florida rankings in the Boys 14s.
August 26, 2020
Student Commentary: I Graduated from a Virtual School That Provides a Blueprint for Online Learning
The COVID-19 pandemic that forced scores of public and private school students out of their classrooms and into online learning has had predictably uneven results...
July 27, 2020
Florida Virtual School: What is it and how does it work?
As many parents navigate choices for the 2020-2021 school year, things are different and hard due to the coronavirus pandemic.
May 26, 2020
Reimagining Education: Experts Say Creativity, Support & Guidance Will Help Make Remote Learning Successful
When the coronavirus forced schools to take learning out of the classroom and into students’ homes, it was a challenging change.
April 25, 2020
Lessons from Florida’s Fast Action on Remote Learning
On March 13, Florida schools announced an extended spring break, which would be followed by a statewide shutdown extending into April—and now, through the end of the school year.
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