Public Education
Florida schools score best in innovation, helping disadvantaged studentsFlorida schools top the nation in several key measures, a testimony to two decades of reforms led chiefly by Republican governors, a new report says. The Sunshine Stateâs schools earn… Read More
Public Education
Satanic temple vows to ‘raise hell’ over Florida law allowing chaplains in schools(Daily Caller News Foundation) â The Satanic Temple (TST) is threatening to âraise hellâ over a Florida law that allows school chaplain programs, according to local outlet WOKV. Republican Florida… Read More
Politics
DeSantis-backed candidates win in over half of Florida’s school board elections(Daily Caller News Foundation) â Twelve school board candidates endorsed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis won their local elections on Tuesday, according to the Associated Press. DeSantis had endorsed 23… Read More
Public Education
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorses 23 school board candidates for August primaryA focus on Academics, parentsâ rights and instructional accountability is what Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says his list of 23 school board candidates in the Aug. 20 primary bring to… Read More
Public Education
DEI stands for âdivision, exclusion, and indoctrination,â DeSantis tells RNC(The Daily Signal) â Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted Democrats on Tuesday night for their support of leftist âdiversity, equity, and inclusionâ policies in schools, the military, and other institutions. … Read More
Courts
DeSantis optimistic appeals court will rule in favor of Florida prohibition on trans procedures for minorsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis believes there is âno questionâ the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals will uphold the stateâs law prohibiting transgender medical procedures for minors… Read More
Public Education
Florida school board adopts library policy to comply with 2022 state lawA Florida school board has approved a new library and media policy requiring parental consent for students to check out books containing inappropriate content, such as profanity, violence, sexual content and… Read More
Government
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
Government
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
Government
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