~ Duval, Union, Sumter and Collier will begin implementing distance learning ~
Tallahassee, Fla., March 17, 2020 – Today, the Florida Department of Education praised Duval, Union, Sumter and Collier district leaders for their commitment to implementing distance learning once the districts’ extended spring breaks conclude. While the rest of Florida’s school districts will remain on an extended spring break through April 15, these four school districts will begin distance learning education while their campuses remain closed until April 15.
All NEWCorp Schools: Biscayne High School, Lone Star High School, Duval MYcroSchool, Pinellas MYcroSchool, and SIATech Gainesville will begin distance learning education on Monday, March 23, 2020. Please log in to your school website and complete the Student Family Survey as soon as possible!
The department has been working with individual districts to ensure students are still learning while they are out of the classroom.
“It is essential that students do not fall behind and are still receiving instruction, even when they are not in the classroom,” said Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran. “I praise these districts for being prepared to swiftly implement distance learning. It is crucial that we keep students safe and healthy, and I will continue working with each and every district to ensure that they have all the resources necessary as we respond to COVID-19.”