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What did Florida's Board of Education do on Thursday? Get the recap, along with the latest on campus security, college accreditation, Schools of Hope and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Communism, ‘toxic culture’ and more: A busy Florida State Board of Education
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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November 14, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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Florida has new academic standards for teaching the History of Communism. It also adopted the Heritage Foundation's position paper on the "guiding principles" for education.
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Florida adopts new standards for teaching ‘evils of communism’
The State Board of Education also adopted a statement of priorities authored by the Heritage Foundation.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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A new round of Schools of Hope space sharing notices has started to arrive in Florida districts. That story, plus the latest on AI rules, school holidays, free speech and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida schools get new round of Schools of Hope co-location requests
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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November 13, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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Does Florida's State Board of Education have the authority to judge a school board member's personal speech? That story, plus the latest on start times, cursive handwriting, coaches' pay and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida school board member rejects state pressure to control speech
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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November 12, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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It's Veterans Day. What is your school doing to recognize the holiday? That story, plus the latest on school mascots, campus development, charter schools and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida schools mark Veterans Day as state honors military-friendly campuses
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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November 11, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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This Florida senator doesn't think charter schools should have free access to unused space in district schools. He's proposed a bill to undo the law that districts have been fighting.
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Florida senator seeks to reverse Schools of Hope campus sharing law
The law came under fire as one operator indicated interest in co-locating into hundreds of schools statewide.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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What's the Phoenix Declaration that Florida's State Board of Education is considering? That story, plus the latest on charter schools, vouchers, class syllabi and more in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida education officials to discuss how schools teach good vs. evil
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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November 10, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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What's in the revisions to Florida's proposed standards on the History of Communism? That story, plus the latest on school zones, patriotic displays, immigration enforcement and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida updates proposed communism standards, doesn’t release details
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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November 7, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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This book won't be removed from Pinellas County schools. That story, plus the latest on university DOGE reports, Schools of Hope expansion responses and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Pinellas schools to keep book challenged as promoting ‘gay ideology’
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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November 5, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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The federal shutdown is impacting financial aid, research and more in Florida schools. That story, plus the latest on security, school boundaries, vaccine mandates and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Effects of federal shutdown increasingly felt at Florida schools
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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November 4, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Florida's House speaker questions DeSantis' motivations on school property taxes. That story, plus the latest on bus cameras, literacy lessons, board vacancies and more in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Is school funding at risk in Florida’s property tax reform debate?
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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October 31, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Florida's governor says state universities hire too many people on H-1B visas. That story, plus the latest on school closures, teacher contracts, student bus rides and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Hire Americans, DeSantis tells Florida universities
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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October 30, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Florida school officials want input on how to better use space as enrollment drops, charter schools seek access. That story, plus the latest on security, school zones, student clubs and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Pinellas schools seek public input on possible school closures
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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October 29, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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A social media influencer's posts about Florida vouchers going to schools that teach Shari'a law has state leaders asking questions. That story, plus the latest on clubs, capacity, cafeterias and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida officials eye vouchers to schools accused of teaching Sharia law
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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October 28, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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An Ohio-based academy is offering some Florida students Bible study lessons during the school day. Can they do that? That story, plus the latest on elections, syllabi, salaries and more in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Can Florida students leave school for Bible study?
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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October 27, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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Head Start is starting to feel the squeeze of the federal shutdown. That story, plus the latest on university presidents, campus security, graduation requirements and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida Head Start programs feeling the effects of federal shutdown
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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October 22, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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These Florida schools want to help students cope with frustrations rather than just punish them. That story, plus the latest on teacher discipline, student cellphones, faculty pay and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida schools see wellness rooms as way to help student mental health
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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October 21, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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Where did Florida's Schools of Hope debate come from, anyway? That story, plus the latest on the Rays stadium search, student cellphone bans, teacher social media posts and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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How did Florida’s Schools of Hope debate arise?
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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October 20, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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Will schools survive Florida lawmakers' efforts to eliminate property taxes? That story, plus the latest on student-athlete support, charter schools, free speech and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Schools left out of Florida House property tax reduction plan
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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October 17, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Schools are still trying to figure out what Florida means by eliminating diversity and inclusion. That story, plus the latest on charter schools, free speech, student vaccinations and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida schools continue to grapple with state diversity rules
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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October 16, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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Some Florida schools are spending 100s of $1,000s to keep books out of their libraries. That story, plus the latest on charter schools, teacher pay, student clubs and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Library book battles cost Florida school districts big money
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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October 15, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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How quickly will Schools of Hope charter schools gain access to Florida district campuses? That story, plus the latest on bus rides, school lunches, vaccinations and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Charter operators seek move into Florida public schools under new law
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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October 9, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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Miami civic and business leaders stake a claim in the success of local education. That story, plus the latest on Charlie Kirk commentary, university president pay, agriculture lessons and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Education is key to long-term community success, Miami leaders say
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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September 19, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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Should Florida teachers be punished over social media comments about Charlie Kirk made outside school? That story, plus the latest on advanced courses, football fields, vouchers and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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DeSantis backs investigating Florida teachers over Charlie Kirk comments
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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September 18, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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Two years ago, Gov. Ron DeSantis mused about how Florida might replace AP courses with its own accelerated options. What's happened since then?
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Florida pushed back on AP classes. Its first alternative option? Algebra
The new courses are part of the state’s push to offer options other than Advanced Placement.
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September 18, 2025 at 10:44 AM