Sarasota County Schools removed a narrative referencing BLM because it says it violates the state’s ban on teaching critical race theory.
The Sarasota County School Board unanimously voted to repeal the school district’s emergency mask mandate for students, teachers, visitors.
A former Sarasota County Schools' employee accused former Superintendent Todd Bowden of sexually harassing her, reports said.
Starting Monday, schools can start scheduling field trips again and visitors and volunteers are welcome back on campuses in Sarasota County.
After the positivity rate fell below 8% for 3 consecutive days, masks are optional in Sarasota County Schools starting Monday.
Once again, the magnet school ranked at the top of Florida schools. See how other Sarasota County schools compare.
Masks are now optional outdoors, and asymptomatic students exposed to COVID-19 no longer need quarantines.
The Sarasota County School Board tabled discussion about initiatives to curb increasingly contentious school board meetings.
A group of parents whose children attend Catholic schools in Southwest Florida is suing the Diocese of Venice over its school mask mandate.
Ashton Elementary was in lockdown Tuesday morning after a father angry about the district’s mask mandate came to the school, police said.
The Sarasota County School Board stands by its emergency mask mandate despite the FL Department of Education’s threat to withhold salaries.
A video shows a Sarasota County Schools principal accepting religious exemptions for face masks, letting unmasked students into the school.
Only certain doctors can certify Sarasota County Schools’ updated mask exemption forms to prevent “abuse” of the district’s medical opt out.
FL Department of Education withholds funds in Alachua and Broward over school masks, threatens same in Hillsborough, Sarasota, reports said.
Sarasota County Schools’ 90-day mandatory face mask policy takes full effect Monday. Students who refuse to wear a mask will be sent home.
Michelle Cook, 51, taught for more than 20 years and was passionate about helping struggling students, reports said.
Sarasota County Schools will fully implement its new face mask policy to combat the community’s surge in COVID-19 cases by Aug. 30.
The Sarasota County School Board approved a 90-day mandatory mask mandate that automatically reactivates during COVID-19 surges.
Sarasota County Schools employees who have been exposed to COVID-19 but are asymptomatic can quarantine at work while wearing a mask.
With so many out with COVID-19, Sarasota County Schools’ superintendent said the district is at “a critical point in our operations area.”
Sarasota County Schools reported nearly 200 students, teachers and staff have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.
As of Wednesday, district data shows 145 students and 39 staff are currently isolating after testing positive for COVID.
Superintendent Asplen announced field trips, volunteers, visitors will be suspended at Sarasota County Schools during the COVID-19 surge.
Face masks will be required in Catholic schools in counties with a positivity rate of 10 percent or higher, the Diocese of Venice said.
Everything parents, students in Sarasota need to know about the first day of school Tuesday, including COVID-1p protocols, important dates.
The Sarasota County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday to make face masks optional in the new school year, reports said.
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The number of students who achieved a Level 3 score or higher dropped 4 percentage points on FL’s third-grade English Language Arts exam.
The award is presented by the Charles and Margery Barancik Foundation and recognizes educators for the impact they have on their students.
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Fruitville Elementary School kindergarten teacher Kari Johnson is one of five Florida teachers vying for this top award.
Parents and guardians of first-time, existing students must fill out an online registration form to register for the upcoming school year.
Sarasota County Schools will let its mask requirement, other COVID-19-related policies expire June 30, reports said.
Around 1,200 people have signed a Change.org petition protesting Sarasota High School’s dress code, which opponents say is “sexist.”
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The portion of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been on the rise. Here's how it’s changed in Sarasota County.
With socially distanced games, seating charts and masks because of COVID-19, proms will look very different in Sarasota County this year.
The 2021 Winter Opera Festival features in-person and streaming performances of “The Happy Deception” and “Maid to Mistress.”
Parents suing the Sarasota County school board for its face mask policy filed a voluntary dismissal of their lawsuit Tuesday.