Florida teachers are worried new policies could get them ... - NBC News
Aug 16, 2023 · As the start of the school year approaches in Florida, some teachers say chaos and confusion have marked the days leading up to reopening as they navigate how to teach under new state policies.
What's With All the Education News Out of Florida? A ...
Aug 16, 2023 · Since 2022, the Florida department of education has generated a flurry of headlines around controversial policy decisions.
Florida education officials report hundreds of ... - Associated Press News
2 days ago · Florida education officials report hundreds of books pulled from school libraries. FILE - Books are displayed at the Banned Book Library at American Stage, Feb. 18, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times via AP, File) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — “The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison. “Forever” by Judi Blume.
Florida education officials report hundreds of books pulled ... - NBC News
1 day ago · Florida continues to lead the country in pulling books from school libraries, according to analyses by the American Library Association and the advocacy group PEN America. “A restriction of ...
Governor DeSantis Signs Legislation to Further Enhance Education in Florida
Due to the work of Governor DeSantis and this legislature, Florida has become the nation’s leader in education. Prioritizing student achievement, parental involvement, and high-quality instruction has proven to be a successful model and propelled …
Florida - Education Week
Florida voters rejected a constitutional amendment to make school board races partisan. Voters will weigh ballot items that affect funding for electric school buses, tax revenue for state ...
DeSantis signs 18 education bills into Florida law - Tampa Bay Times
May 18, 2023 · A roundup of Florida education news from around the state. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as he signs bills into law during a press conference at Cambridge Christian School, 6101 North...
Fate of Florida school boards hangs in balance of looming elections
Oct 16, 2024 · School threats: A State Board of Education member has called on lawmakers to implement civil penalties for parents of children who make threats of violence against schools, Florida Phoenix...
Florida is Ranked as Number One State for Education by U.S. News ...
May 4, 2023 · Florida ranks number one for higher education for the 7th year in a row. Florida boasts the lowest higher education in-state tuition and fees among all states. The state’s high school graduation rate was 3.7 percentage points above the national average according to U.S. News & World Report.
These are the Florida education bills that will become law on July 1
Jun 27, 2023 · Several laws restricting what can be taught in Florida classrooms and how students can conduct themselves will take effect on Saturday.