News Releases
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Florida Virtual School Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary
Aug 01, 2017
The 20-year anniversary of Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is not only a milestone for the first statewide Internet-based school in the United States, but is also a time capsule for virtual education. FLVS, which is known as a pioneer in the online education field, has grown considerably in size and impact since its inception.
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FLVS Board of Trustees Elects New Chair
Jun 21, 2017
The Florida Virtual School® (FLVS) Board of Trustees (BOT) elected BOT Member Robert Gidel, Sr. as its new chairman on June 13, 2017. Gidel steps into the position, effective immediately, following a two-year term of Board Chair by Dr. Dhyana Ziegler. Ziegler will remain on the BOT as a member.
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Florida Governor Signs Bill Removing Virtual Education Eligibility Restrictions
Jun 20, 2017
On June 15, 2017, Governor Rick Scott signed HB 7069 which included language to remove the eligibility requirements in f.s. 1002.455 currently impacting Florida Virtual School (FLVS) Flex students in grades 2-5. This bill will go into effect on July 1, 2017.
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Florida Virtual School and Mawi Learning Launch Middle School (M/J) Peer Counseling Course
Jun 09, 2017
Starting July 1, 2017, Florida Virtual School (FLVS) in collaboration with Mawi Learning, will launch its new M/J Peer Counseling 1 course geared specifically towards middle school students.
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FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOL FULL TIME TO HONOR GRADUATING SENIOR CLASS DURING IN-PERSON COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY, MAY 30
May 24, 2017
Florida Virtual School Full Time (FLVS Full Time), a statewide online public school for students in grades Kindergarten-12, will host their high school commencement ceremony Tuesday, May 30, 3 p.m. at the CFE Arena, located on the campus of the University of Central Florida, 12777 Gemini Blvd N., Orlando, FL, 32816.
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