Legislation
DeSantis signs two bills to bring chaplains, patriotic organizations to schools(The Center Square) â Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Thursday intended to provide more educational opportunities for public school students. House Bill 1317 allows patriotic organizations… Read More
Legislation
Key education reform bill to be signed into law by DeSantis(The Center Square) â Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that he’ll be signing some education reforms passed by the Florida Legislature into law. DeSantis highlighted some of … Read More
Public Education
NAACP tells student athletes to reconsider attending Florida colleges due to stateâs anti-DEI policiesThe National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is urging student athletes to seek higher education outside the state of Florida. âThe value of Black talent is undeniable,… Read More
Courts
Florida parental rights law survives multiple legal challenges, ends Disney feud(The Center Square) â Florida has won its legal battle over its Parental Rights in Education Act, which Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law two years ago this… Read More
Public Education
Gov. Ron DeSantis calls out âbad actorsâ on curriculum transparency, promises âconsequencesâ in FloridaFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis continued to debunk the narrative that so-called âbook bansâ are occurring in Florida, saying that parents have a right to object to graphic sexual material that is… 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
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
Public Education
Florida teachersâ union accused of harassing teachersTwo educators in Maimi-Dade public schools have filed a complaint against United Teachers of Dade (UTD), claiming theyâre being hounded by union organizers. One teacher said she was cornered in… 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 âtransform the student experience to deliver even more… Read More
Culture
âSociety must be rooted in the truthâ: DeSantis unveils religious liberty agenda(The Daily Signal) â As president of the United States, Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will rely on God, empower parents, protect religious liberty, and… Read More
Public Education
Florida’s two school choice scholarship programs break participation record(The Center Square) â The state of Florida says a record number of students are either participating or have applied to the stateâs two school choice scholarship programs. In a… Read More
Public Education
Florida teachersâ union blames DeSantis for teacher shortage, ignoring his pro-teacher reformsFloridaâs teachersâ 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
Legislation
Florida’s DeSantis signs Digital Bill of Rights into law, including protections for children(The Center Square) â Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law on Tuesday a bill that creates a Digital Bill of Rights for Floridians. Senate Bill 262 sponsored by Sen. Jennifer… Read More
Courts
DeSantis sued by pro-LGBT restaurant over ban on drag shows for kids(Daily Caller News Foundation) â A Florida restaurant filed a lawsuit against Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday over a newly signed law that prohibits businesses from allowing minors… Read More
Public Education
Florida law allows teachers to restrict social media use in classrooms in pursuit of âtraditional education,â 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… Read More
Courts, Culture
Abortion battle heats up nationwide(The Center Square) â The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily halted a lower court’s ruling restricting an abortion pill until Wednesday night. The hold will give the Supreme Court time to… Read More
Culture
Florida poised to institute six-week abortion ban(The Center Square) â Florida is poised to ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, needing only the signature of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis who favors the bill passed by… Read More
Culture
âIâm crawling out of my skin for youâ: California Gov. Newsom rails against conservative policies before Florida college studentsCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom paid a visit to Floridaâs New College as part of a national tour to complain about conservative policies he disagrees with. New College… Read More
Public Education
DeSantis to reward teachers with $3K bonus for refresher training on civics(The Center Square) â Gov. Ron DeSantis wants Florida teachers to emphasize civic education and reward those who do with a $3,000 bonus. The second-term Republican held a news conference… Read More
Culture
Bidenâs education secretary charges âcensorshipâ after conspiring with DOJ to label parents as âdomestic terroristsâThe U.S. Secretary of Education has joined a Democrat chorus characterizing the removal of pornographic materials from libraries and schools as book banning and censorship. Miguel Cardonaâs comments… Read More