Andrew Powell

Andrew Powell is a contributor for the Center Square.

Public Education
Florida’s DeSantis announces sweeping reforms that include ‘Teacher Bill of Rights’

(The Center Square) — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Jacksonville on Monday to propose sweeping changes to education, including a Teacher’s Bill of Rights which will… Read More

January 24, 2023
Culture
‘Freedom lives here’: Gov. Ron DeSantis defends parental rights in fiery inauguration speech

(The Center Square) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was sworn in Tuesday after overwhelmingly winning a second term in November. Accompanied by his wife, First Lady Casey DeSantis, and their… Read More

January 4, 2023
Culture
Florida could lower abortion ban from 15 weeks to 12 weeks

(The Center Square) – Changes could be coming to Florida’s abortion laws after the incoming senate president, Sen. Kathleen Passidomo, said she would like to see Florida’s abortion ban go… Read More

December 30, 2022
Culture
Florida ranks No. 1 in parent-led education

(The Center Square) – Florida ranked first in the United States for parental involvement in education, according to the Center for Education Reform’s Parent Power Index. The index is released… Read More

December 14, 2022
Culture
DeSantis’ office: No ‘U-turns’ on decision to strip Disney of special status after education bill opposition

(The Center Square) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has no plans to back down against corporate behemoth Walt Disney Co. after speculation that laws put in place in April to… Read More

December 6, 2022