Masks continue to be required in Lee County schools for remainder of school year

The Lee County School district said masks will continue to be used indoors for the remainder of the school year. In a letter to parents, the school district said masking will  be voluntary for outside activities, as long as social distancing guidelines are being followed. Masking will be on a voluntary basis during summer school […]

Florida education chief: Masks should be voluntary next year

Florida’s education commissioner has asked superintendents across the state to update their policies to make facial coverings voluntary rather than mandatory for students, teachers and staff in the upcoming school year. In a memo sent Wednesday, Richard Corcoran said that “Florida has once again proven that one-size-fits-all policies do not meet the unique needs of […]