Government
Florida’s private school enrollment eclipses 400,000 students(reimaginED) – Florida’s private school enrollment bounced back from the pandemic stronger and healthier than ever according to the Florida Department of Education’s latest annual report on private schools. Read More
Public Education
Florida 6th-graders taught ‘people can have reproductive parts that don’t match who they are’Sex education lessons at one Florida middle school called boys “people with a penis” and girls “people with a vulva,” while emphasizing progressive views of gender orientation and sexuality. P.K. Yonge… Read More
Public Education
Newsom knocks red states, says ‘education is under assault’ in DC speech(The Center Square) – Adding to an ongoing war of words between California and leaders of red states, Gov. Gavin Newsom lambasted several states for banning books and limiting teachers'… Read More
Government
Florida innovation academy’s specialized training will prepare students regardless of post-high school path(reimaginED) – As leaders across the nation have suggested college isn’t the only path to success, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been pointing to high school certification programs as the… Read More
Politics
DeSantis admin fires back after Newsom ad inviting Floridians to move to California over education, other issues(The Center Square) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom launched an advertisement on Independence Day telling Florida residents their freedoms were under attack in the Sunshine State and encouraging them to… Read More
Government
Microschools offer flexible span of educational opportunities, endless choice for families(reimaginED) – Originally tagged “pandemic learning pods,” as though once the COVID-19 emergency had passed, so would these traditional education alternatives, the micro-school phenomenon appears ready to shed its born-of-the-moment… Read More
Government
Tampa Bay school district to launch second combination magnet school, YMCA in Florida(reimaginED) – Nearly a quarter century ago, Florida’s Lake Nona community near Orlando made history by being the first in the nation to combine its YMCA with a public elementary… Read More
Government
‘School choice can be a powerful tool,’ says Florida’s former top education choice official(reimaginED) – After being named the Florida Teacher of the Year for 2020 , Dakeyan Chá Dré Graham served as executive director of the Office of Independent Education… Read More
Government, Opinion
Florida reformers got it right: ‘Customized education is good for all kids’(reimaginED) – My son Richard has the chutzpah of Hank Greenberg, the greatest Jewish baseball player of all time. So, soon after we moved to Florida, Richard tried out for… Read More
Public Education
Florida public school district recommends keeping students’ ‘gender identity’ from parents in LGBTQ support guideA large public school district in Florida encourages staff to keep students’ “gender identity” and information about “transitioning” from parents in its official support guide. The guide comes from Broward… Read More
National
17 states file legal brief in support of Florida law banning sanctuary cities(The Center Square) – Seventeen Republican attorneys general have filed an amicus brief with the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in support of a Florida law banning sanctuary cities. The… Read More
Government
New Florida education commissioner signals strong support for school choice on Day 1(reimaginED) – On June 1, the first day of his tenure as Florida’s Commissioner of Education, Manny Diaz Jr. convened via video more than 20 education policy leaders to express… Read More
Government
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis re-emphasizes his commitment to education choiceFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave the keynote address Friday at the Florida Parent Educators Association’s annual convention. DeSantis, who on Thursday signed two bills that make it easier… Read More
Government
Florida moves forward on charter school reform(reimaginED) – Charter schools in Florida will have a smoother path following Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signing on Thursday of two bills related to charter school operation. House Bill 225 requires… Read More
Government
Rubio: Congress should pass Luke and Alex School Safety Act to improve school safety(The Center Square) – In the wake of Tuesday's shooting that left 19 children and two teachers dead at a Texas elementary school, some members of Congress are urging action… Read More
National
Leaked email and ensuing backlash causes State Farm to stop promoting transgender books for 5 year oldsAfter a leaked email showed State Farm encouraged its employees to promote transgenderism to children as young as 5 years old, swift backlash and criticism led the company… Read More
Government
Teach Florida celebrates first anniversary of nation’s largest education choice expansion(reimaginED) – Like most birthday parties for 1-year-olds, this one had cake. It featured remarks from guests who were impressed with the past 12 months of growth. It included predictions… Read More
Culture
DeSantis launches National Police Week to honor those in blue(The Center Square) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a proclamation declaring the week of May 11-17 as National Police Week. He’s expanded on a tradition begun by former… Read More
Culture, Public Education
A majority of Americans seem to agree on what should not be taught to the youngest public school childrenA recent poll reveals some common ground amid vast differences in how American parents view what’s appropriate when it comes to sex, race and gender education in the classroom. But… Read More
Culture
Florida mom sues school for hiding daughter’s decision to transition, says ‘this is happening all over the nation’A Florida mother is suing a school for keeping information about her daughter’s gender transition secret. January Littlejohn, the mother as well as a mental health professional, told Fox… Read More