Government
3 blue states could be at fault in fatal Florida car crash, transportation secretary says(The Daily Signal) – The U.S. Department of Transportation is investigating three blue states’ possible involvement in an Aug. 12 fatal car crash in Florida that killed three. Illegal immigrant… Read More
Culture
Truck driver accused of killing three in highway accident in US illegally, feds confirm(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A truck driver accused of killing three people after making an unlawful U-turn is an illegal migrant who obtained a commercial driving license in the… Read More
Christian Schools
Florida private school applications surge thanks to school choiceFlorida’s universal school choice program is reshaping education in the state, with private schools reporting record interest from parents who no longer feel bound to traditional public schools. At Jupiter… Read More
Homeschools
‘Public school wasn’t the right fit’: Homeschool families flourishing in FloridaWhen Eva Goldstein Meola was homeschooling her daughter more than 20 years ago in Florida, she was part of “a small community of parents,” WPLG Local 10 News… Read More
Public Education
‘The monopoly is over’: Struggling public schools turn to consultants offering recruitment initiatives, New York Times reportsTo combat what the New York Times calls “an enrollment crisis,” several public-school districts are trying a novel approach – hiring consultants who get a bonus for every child they… Read More
Government
Florida county sees over 1,000 families enrolling in school choice program after expansionOver 1,000 new families in St. Johns County, Florida, have enrolled in the state’s school choice program for the 2025-26 academic year, Action News Jax reports. Read More
Public Education
Another study undermines case for increased public school fundingA new report confirms what recent research has shown: spending more on public schools doesn’t necessarily lead to better outcomes. In fact, states such as Texas… Read More
Government
Sen. Scott encourages governors to opt into federal school choice program(The Daily Signal) – In a letter to the National Governors Association, Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., has called on the governors of every state to opt into the new… Read More
Culture
Florida AG demands U.S. Masters Swimming rescind policy allowing biological males to compete against women, threatens legal actionFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier has a clear message to U.S. Masters Swimming: keep men out of female competitions and locker rooms, or face a lawsuit. “Today, we called on… Read More
Government
Florida enacts multiple laws expanding school choiceThree new pro-school choice laws are now in effect in Florida. HB 1105, HB 443 and SB 248, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this year, took effect July… Read More
Public Education
Report: Florida business owners concerned with poor math skills of job candidatesLack of math proficiency in public schools is worrying Florida’s business owners, a new report reveals. The Florida Chamber of Commerce Foundation surveyed and interviewed… Read More
Government
Trump tours Florida’s new ‘Alcatraz’ for illegals(The Daily Signal) – President Donald Trump toured a new detention center for illegal aliens referred to as “Alligator Alcatraz” in the Florida Everglades on Tuesday. “I… Read More
Culture
Historic US child rescue: 60 missing, trafficked children saved in Florida operation(The Washington Stand) – Florida’s “Operation Dragon Eye” was successful in rescuing 60 children who were missing, endangered, or victims of human trafficking, state officials announced Monday. Republican Florida Attorney General… Read More
Government
Watch: Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ to house detained illegal immigrants in EvergladesIt’s called “Alligator Alcatraz,” after the famous San Francisco prison once considered impossible to escape. “If people get out, there’s not much waiting for them other than alligators and… Read More
Government
DeSantis expected to sign bill allowing charters to share public school facilitiesFlorida’s leadership in educational freedom took another step forward this week when lawmakers passed a bill allowing charter schools to “co-locate” inside traditional public school buildings. Republicans advanced the measure… Read More
Government
K-12 education is thriving in Florida, where half of students don’t attend their local public schoolFlorida has reached a tipping point: More than half of K-12 students in America’s third-largest state are educated outside their local, conventional public school. The Sunshine State has been… Read More
Christian Schools
Florida provides roadmap for Christian education as Catholic enrollment soarsFlorida’s Catholic schools saw significant enrollment growth for the second straight year amid flatter numbers nationwide. The growth is explained in part by the state’s expansive… Read More
Government
Florida bill to expand athletic opportunities for private school students heads to governorLegislation heading to the desk of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis would expand athletic opportunities for private school students. The Florida Senate overwhelmingly passed a measure… Read More
DEI
Large Florida school district ends discriminatory DEI hiring practices(The Heartlander) — A Florida school district is cutting ties with unfair Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The Palm Beach County School Board, representing one of the nation’s largest… Read More
Public Education
11 Florida universities working with ICE on immigration enforcementPublic universities in Florida have agreed to help enforce federal immigration laws. Police departments at 11 universities have signed agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to help the Trump administration… Read More