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Success Academy is pushing back against anti-Schools of Hope sentiment in Florida. That story plus the latest on NIL, school zone cameras, braille books and more in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Schools of Hope operator seeks to ease Florida school district concerns
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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November 21, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Success Academy is pushing back against anti-Schools of Hope sentiment in Florida. That story plus the latest on NIL, school zone cameras, braille books and more in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Should Hillsborough County shift to an elected schools superintendent? That story, plus the latest on vouchers, Schools of Hope, bus driver pay and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Hillsborough lawmakers propose bill to elect school superintendent
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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November 20, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Should Hillsborough County shift to an elected schools superintendent? That story, plus the latest on vouchers, Schools of Hope, bus driver pay and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Some key state senators are proposing changes to the way Florida funds and monitors school vouchers. One of their big ideas already is facing opposition in the House.
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Key Florida lawmakers float plan to add accountability to school vouchers
The $4 billion program ran deficits, could not track all students during the 2024-25 school year
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November 19, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Some key state senators are proposing changes to the way Florida funds and monitors school vouchers. One of their big ideas already is facing opposition in the House.
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Will this bill help Florida high school football coaches get paid better? That story, plus the latest on charter schools, class schedules, communism standards and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida lawmakers aim to help high school football coaches get better pay
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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November 19, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Will this bill help Florida high school football coaches get paid better? That story, plus the latest on charter schools, class schedules, communism standards and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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The US Supreme Court put an end to this Florida school's 10-year legal battle. That story plus the latest on civics education, school closures, security drones and more in today's Florida education news roundup,
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Florida school’s free speech fight over prayer request ends after 10 years
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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November 18, 2025 at 11:50 AM
The US Supreme Court put an end to this Florida school's 10-year legal battle. That story plus the latest on civics education, school closures, security drones and more in today's Florida education news roundup,
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What constitutes free speech in Florida's public education sphere? That story, plus the latest on immigration enforcement, Schools of Hope, student bus rides and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida public education faces free speech tests
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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November 17, 2025 at 12:03 PM
What constitutes free speech in Florida's public education sphere? That story, plus the latest on immigration enforcement, Schools of Hope, student bus rides and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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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
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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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
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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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
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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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
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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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
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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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
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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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
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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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
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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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
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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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
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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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
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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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
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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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
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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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
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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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
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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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
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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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
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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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
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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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
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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