ORLANDO, Fla. — WFTV Channel 9 and 9 Family Connection present “Back to School: What Parents Need to Know.”

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The comprehensive special will help parents as they prepare their children to return to school both online and in-person.

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Channel 9 anchors Nancy Alvarez and Jamie Holmes will host the special.

It includes a series of in-depth interviews between Channel 9 anchors and superintendents representing several of the region’s largest school districts.

The special also features one-on-one interviews with a behavioral specialist and an infectious disease expert, who offer further guidance for parents and students.

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