Education is key to long-term community success, Miami leaders say A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

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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DeSantis backs investigating Florida teachers over Charlie Kirk comments A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

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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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.

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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Why is a Florida high school removing mirrors from student bathrooms? That story, plus the latest on school closures, Charlie Kirk reactions, ICE in schools and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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What does Florida’s debate on open carry mean for schools? A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

Florida's AG says open carry is now legal. What about in schools? That story, plus the latest on homeschooling, homecoming, take-home pay and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida takes first formal steps to scale back school vaccine mandates A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

Florida has been on the forefront of school vaccine debates before. That story, plus the latest on UF's president, Florida's superintendent of the year, the commissioner's latest threat to teachers and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida schools plan 9/11 events for students who weren’t born in 2001 A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

Florida schools to teach 9/11 history, No current K-12 students were born when it happened. That story, plus the latest on school grades, student laptops, teacher reassignments and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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What role will court play in overcoming achievement gap in Florida schools? A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

Will efforts to overcome achievement gaps fade if courts don't enforce them? That story plus the latest on vaccine requirements, new schools, budgeting and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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What’s Florida saying about plans to end school vaccine mandates? A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

Reaction has been lukewarm to the idea of rescinding Florida's school vaccine rules. That story, plus the latest on book challenges, bus rides, university president salaries and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Why end school vaccine laws? Florida officials cite ‘medical freedom.’ A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

Florida is talking about ending school vaccine requirements. That story, plus the latest on teacher pay, UF leadership, Bible classes and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Where have all Florida’s high school football referees gone? A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

It's getting tough to find good refs for Florida's Friday Night Lights. That story, plus the latest on K-8 schools, teacher pay, enrollment declines and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida education officials urge school districts to work around unions A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

Top Florida education officials continue to bash unions, urge workarounds. That story, plus the latest on school calendars, teacher vacancies, USF-New College merger talk and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida’s public schools are losing students faster than expected A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

Why is enrollment dropping at Florida's public schools? That story, plus the latest on crosswalk art, nondisclosure agreements, the Pledge of Allegiance and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Is Florida’s book challenge process going out the window? Not in Pasco. A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

Some Florida parents remain concerned that schools will remove library books without any input. That story, plus the latest on vaping, technical schools, sidewalk art and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

UF names interim president, delays permanent search to 2026 A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

UF has a new interim president. He's got support from all sides. That story, plus the latest on dress code, bus safety, early literacy and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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DeSantis appoints another failed Florida school board candidate A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

This Florida school board member lost her reelection bid. She's now back on the board. That story, plus the latest on campus security, bus camera appeals, school closures and more in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Pinellas increases traffic fines to support schools’ driver education A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

This Florida county will charge traffic scofflaws more. It's to help kids learn to drive. That story, plus the latest on attendance zones, English lessons, reports of a bullying teacher and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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State Board of Education asserts enforcement power over Florida schools A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

The State Board of Education made its direction clear during its meeting in St. Augustine. That story, plus the latest on school closures, student privacy, graduation options and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Classroom culture matters as Florida returns to school A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

Teachers say rapport with students is key to classroom academic success. That story, plus the latest on cafeteria debts, security wands, FAFSA forms and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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How Florida’s new education chief is rattling schools with public threats Three months ago, Anastasios Kamoutsas didn’t have an X account. Now he’s using it to pressure districts into compliance.

Florida education commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas has a "new way of doing business" at the state Department of Education that has many school district officials on edge.
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UF to start using facial recognition at football games A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

Would you agree to use your face as your ticket to get into a UF football game faster? That story, plus the latest on board politics, bus routes, homeless students and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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What’s on that backpack? Teens tend to children’s characters. A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

Is that Bluey on that high school senior's backpack? That story, plus the latest on free meals, teacher vacancies, the first day of classes and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida families get helping hand preparing for return to school A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

Getting ready for the first day of school isn't easy for everyone. That story, plus the latest on speed zone cameras, classroom crowding, student vaccines and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida schools call for better tracking of voucher money A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

Florida school leaders say lawmakers should do more to ensure voucher money follows students. That story, plus the latest on K-8 schools, job cuts, band camp and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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How are vouchers affecting Florida education? Schools assess the impact. A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

Vouchers are leading more families away from Florida public schools. That story, plus the latest on career-changing teachers, school grades, budget NDA's and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida education commissioner threatens school board over public comments A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

A Florida school board has come under fire from the state's new education commissioner. That story, plus the latest on library books, special education, teacher vacancies and more in today's Florida education news roundup.
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DeSantis team warns teacher unions against ‘delay tactics’ in pay talks A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

Florida officials take shots at teacher unions as teachers return to school. Unions push back. That story, plus the latest on new schools, makeup days, spending cuts and more in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida schools tone down budget concerns after federal funds restored A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

School boards across Florida set their tentative budgets Tuesday. Having federal funds released helped. That story, plus the latest on vouchers, pronouns, cellphones and more in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida’s outdated Medicaid rules cost schools billions A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

Florida schools have lost billions in Medicaid reimbursements. That story, plus the latest on school security, teacher dress code, back-to-school sales tax holiday and more in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Union County educator named Florida’s Teacher of the Year A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

Florida has a new Teacher of the Year. That story, plus the latest on parent involvement, school volunteers, a month without devices and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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