Public Education
Gov. Ron DeSantis calls out ‘bad actors’ on curriculum transparency, promises ‘consequences’ in FloridaFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis continued to debunk the narrative that so-called “book bans” are occurring in Florida, saying that parents have a right to object to graphic sexual material that is… Read More
Public Education
A Florida school board votes to retain sexually explicit book in elementary school libraryIn a contentious decision, the Alachua County School Board voted 4-1 to keep the challenged book “Melissa” on the shelves of an elementary school library. The book, previously published as… Read More
Public Education
Male high schooler discovered playing girls’ sports since middle school, violating Florida lawA biological male playing on a high school girls’ volleyball team violated Florida law, and also played on the girls’ team in middle school. The 10th grade student at… Read More
Public Education
Dozens of unions to lose certification in Florida for failing to maintain 60% membership thresholdMore than 30 public sector unions in Florida have lost their certification, and dozens more are at risk for failure to maintain a minimum percentage of members. Last May, Gov. Read More
Government
Florida Legislature considers measure to ease the process of converting public schools to charter schoolsFlorida Republicans have proposed two bills that would make it easier to convert traditional public schools into charters. The companion bills, HB 109 and… Read More
Government
New Florida bill would fine parents for challenging more than 5 books in public schoolsFlorida lawmakers have introduced a bill that would fine parents and residents for challenging more than five books or instructional materials in a school year. House Bill… Read More
Public Education
Florida implements ban on DEI in state universities, replaces sociology course with American historyThe Florida State Board of Education has implemented new regulations to prohibit funding for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs, activities, and policies. The decision will impact the 28 member… Read More
Drugs
Florida AG warns about another dangerous drug on market: fake Xanax, ‘benzo dope’(The Center Square) – Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning Floridians and Americans about another illicit drug on the market: fake Xanax, known as “benzo dope.” In an alert, she… Read More
Government
Florida Senate committee approves school readiness, child care tax credit bills(The Center Square) – The Florida Senate Committee on Education PreK-12 approved several measures that would remove barriers to child care funding for low and middle-income families, expand career choice… Read More
Public Education
Florida teachers’ union faces decertification under new state lawThe United Teachers of Dade is facing decertification after failing to recruit 60% of Miami-Dade educators to its union. Last summer, a new Florida law passed… Read More
Public Education
Florida legislators aim to crack down on chronic absenteeism in public schoolsFlorida lawmakers preparing to return to work Jan. 9 are set to address rising rates of chronic absenteeism among public school students. Data from the Florida… Read More
Public Education
Florida teachers’ union accused of harassing teachersTwo educators in Maimi-Dade public schools have filed a complaint against United Teachers of Dade (UTD), claiming they’re being hounded by union organizers. One teacher said she was cornered in… Read More
Government
Report: Florida is nationwide model for educational freedom and choice(The Center Square) – The Florida legislature was among several nationwide this year that expanded its school choice programs. One of its scholarship programs is the first of its kind… Read More
Culture
Florida again earns top spot on Heritage Foundation’s Education Freedom Report Card(The Daily Signal) – Florida has once again been ranked No. 1 among the states on The Heritage Foundation’s Education Freedom Report Card, which was released at an event… Read More
Public Education
With 9,000 special needs students waitlisted, Florida congressmen push for mid-year school choice expansionFlorida Republicans want to expand one of the state’s four school choice scholarship programs to accommodate the thousands of waitlisted special needs students. The Family Empowerment… Read More
Culture
Higher education has to catch up with pace of new technology, says Ben Sasse in University of Florida inaugural speechWhen former U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse was inaugurated president of the University of Florida Thursday, he promised to “transform the student experience to deliver even more… Read More
Public Education
Classic Learning Test enjoys influx of students wanting to take the revolutionary examThe Classic Learning Test has skyrocketed in popularity since being approved for admissions use in Florida’s public universities. The classically minded test was… Read More
Israel
DeSantis, Rubio call for banning Palestinian refugees, rescinding visas of Hamas supporters(The Center Square) – In the wake of pro-Palestinian/Hamas rallies occurring in Florida and nationwide, Gov. Ron DeSantis, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio and other Republican lawmakers in Florida have taken… Read More
Public Education
Christian teacher fired for refusing to use a student’s preferred pronouns gets favorable ruling from Florida judgeA Florida judge recommends a state commission exonerate a Christian teacher fired for refusing to use a student’s preferred pronouns. In his ruling, administrative law Judge John Van Laningham said… Read More
Public Education
University of Florida president blasts ‘elite academia’ over pro-terror statements on college campusesUniversity of Florida President Ben Sasse strongly condemned the support of Hamas emanating from college campuses nationwide, warning his own students that violence and vandalism will not be tolerated. “I… Read More