Back to School Coverage
From teacher shortages and schedule changes to security and growth, your FOX 4 community correspondents are covering topics important to many of you as students return to school.
Bus Driver Shortage
Lee County bus driver shortage
Reporter: Miyoshi Price
Lee County School District says its made some critical updates to improve the experience for bus drivers, school children, and parents.
Changes in the Lee County School District
Lee County superintendent talks priorities and challenges going into school year
Reporter: Kaitlin Knapp
School is nearly in session for Lee County students. Interim superintendent Dr. Ken Savage sat down with Fox 4 Senior Reporter Kaitlin Knapp to walk about new school zones, hiring teachers and other priorities.
Changes in the Collier County School District
Collier County Schools superintendent wants more in-person interaction this year
Reporter: Kaitlin Knapp
Dr. Leslie Ricciardelli says she is focusing on maintaining high student achievement, hiring teachers and shying away from technology
Growth
Lehigh Charter Schools expand
Reporter: Ella Rhoades
The Donna J. Beasly Technical Academy is expanding. The district says the new facility will provide additional opportunities and resources to help students achieve their high school diplomas, and prepare for college & career success
Riverdale High School sees largest overhaul in Lee County School District's history
Reporter: Austin Schargorodski
Principal Scott Cook led Fort Myers Shores Community Correspondent Austin Schargorodski on a tour highlighting new science building, gym, and extensive upgrades to elevate learning and safety
School Scheduling
New school year & new timing for middle school students
Reporter: Ella Rhoades
Middle schools in the Lee County School District will start a seven period class schedule instead of a block schedule this year. Lehigh Acres Middle tried this last year and found success.
Security
Lee & Collier's new plans for school safety
Reporter: Kaitlin Knapp
New this year is a "safe area" sign posted in each classroom.
Vape Detector Pilot Programs
Reporter: Kaitlin Knapp
The Lee County School District is testing out a vape detector pilot program in five local schools in an effort combat teen vaping.
Teacher Shortage
Hendry County Schools addresses a need for more teachers
Reporter: Austin Schargorodski
The school district looks at ways to attract more instructors.
Tax Break
You still have time
Reporter: Bella Line
The Back-to-School sales tax break is in effect until August 11th.
Statewide
Step Up For Students Program
Reporter: Katie LaGrone
By law, a quarterly report breaking down who is receiving state voucher money was supposed to be provided to FDOE- where is that report and what does it show?
