ORLANDO, Fla. – The first day of summer school is in the books for several counties, including Orange and Marion.In Orange County, things were quiet, compared to a normal school day, as a smaller group of students began summer school.
As part of the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Funds under the CARES Act, Orange County Public Schools offered a voluntary two-week summer program to help students at the elementary level who struggled through distance learning.
Tuan Nguin said his third-grader needed the time back at school.“It’s been a long time. It’s different to be home and not in contact with kids.