Public Education
This Florida county is experiencing a school choice boomThousands of students in one Florida county are leaving traditional public schools for charter and private schools, thanks in part to school choice options offered by the state. Hillsborough County,… Read More
Culture
‘Society must be rooted in the truth’: DeSantis unveils religious liberty agenda(The Daily Signal) – As president of the United States, Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will rely on God, empower parents, protect… Read More
Public Education
Florida approves Classic Learning Test as alternative to SAT and ACTFlorida’s Board of Governors has officially approved the Classic Learning Test (CLT) for use as a college entrance exam. The 17-member board, which governs Florida’s… Read More
Christian Schools
Catholic education is growing in Florida, fueled in part by school choiceEnrollment in Catholic schools is booming in Florida at a time when half of the state’s K-12 students are being educated in a school other than their zip code-assigned public… Read More
Public Education
Clever DeSantis law sees new book removals over graphic, sexual languageA clever rule in a new Florida law forced a school district to finally remove books that contain graphic sexual language. The removal comes one year after the removal requests were… Read More
Public Education
Florida teachers’ union blames DeSantis for teacher shortage, ignoring his pro-teacher reformsFlorida’s teachers’ union announced on Thursday the state has 7,000 teacher vacancies in its public schools, and then blamed the governor. This, despite Gov. Ron DeSantis’ education reforms to increase… Read More
Public Education
Florida may become the first state to approve classical admissions test for collegeA Florida college board could make the state the first to offer a classical exam for public college admissions as an alternative to the SAT and ACT. The proposed college… Read More
Culture
Standout pitcher Zach Eflin credits faith and family during breakout seasonProfessional baseball pitcher Zach Eflin is enjoying a breakthrough season and credits God for sustaining him through years of challenges. Eflin, who currently pitches for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays,… Read More
Public Education
Florida teachers’ unions suffer financial blow thanks to new paycheck lawsSeveral teachers unions are seeing a decrease in their revenue due to a Florida law that prohibits automatic paycheck deductions, according to the Tampa Bay Times. Florida teachers unions of… Read More
Big Tech
Florida AG calls on Zuckerberg to respond to ‘stunning’ number of Florida human trafficking cases on Meta platforms(The Center Square) – Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody on Monday called on Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to appear before the Statewide Council on Human Trafficking to account for how… Read More
Culture
Miami woman charged in vandalism of Catholic church and schoolA Florida woman has been charged with a hate crime after she vandalized a local Catholic church. Alfa Illescas, a 44-year-old Miami resident, was spotted on surveillance cameras vandalizing St. Read More
Christian Schools
More families than ever are enrolling in school choice programsSchool choice programs nationwide are experiencing surges of growth as parents of eligible students seek out the best education for their children. Enrollment in Indiana’s Choice… Read More
Courts
High school sports association tries to use new Florida law to dismiss suit against its alleged anti-Christian biasThe Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) filed a motion asking a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit against alleging anti-Christian bias. In 2015, the FHSAA… Read More
Public Education
‘It’s just unacceptable’: The border crisis is overwhelming schools in some of America’s most populated cities(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The crisis at the southern border is overwhelming school systems in several metropolitan areas of the country, according to multiple reports. New York City, Miami-Dade… Read More
Courts
Pence-affiliated policy org files brief in school lawsuit that inspired Florida parental rights lawA public policy non-profit founded by former Vice President Mike Pence has filed an amicus brief in support of a family appealing their case against a Florida school district’s attempt… Read More
Public Education
Texas follows Florida in ditching diversity offices at public colleges and universitiesThe Texas state House voted 83-60 to get rid of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices at colleges and universities supported by the state. The bill, SB 17, was passed… Read More
Public Education
Florida law allows teachers to restrict social media use in classrooms in pursuit of ‘traditional education,’ says DeSantisFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will allow teachers to limit the use of social media and cell phone devices by students in the classroom. "It gives teachers… Read More
Government
DeSantis signs legislation cracking down on teachers’ unions(Daily Caller) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law on Tuesday that bans automatic payroll deductions for teachers union dues. Under the “Employee Organizations Representing Public Employees” … Read More
Culture
Florida tops education rankings for first time ever amid education culture wars and school choice battles(Daily Caller) – Florida has ousted New Jersey for the top spot in education rankings for the first time ever amid education culture wars and school choice battles in the… Read More
Gender Transition
Missouri attorney general joins other AGs supporting Florida ban on Medicaid payments for gender transition procedures(The Center Square) – Seventeen attorneys general have filed an amicus brief supporting Florida’s healthcare regulation that denies Medicaid coverage for gender transitioning procedures. They’re supporting Florida’s motion for summary… Read More