Education
2024 Session: Florida House puts brakes on Senate school testing deregulation
“I’ll light myself on fire, and so will many of the people standing behind me, on some of these things that really go to the core of accountability,” Speaker Paul Renner said. Read More.
Which Florida colleges have the state’s highest completion rates?
One important measure of a college’s effectiveness is how well it does at getting students over the finish line to earn their degree. Read More.
Alyssa's Law Is Making Florida Schools Safer: A New Report from CENTEGIX Examines State-Wide Positive Impact of Wearable Panic Buttons in K-12 Schools
CENTEGIX, the fastest-growing and most used wearable panic button provider in Florida, published a report demonstrating the benefits schools see with Alyssa's Law Read More.
DeSantis Orders Florida Universities to Expedite Transfer Process for Jewish Students Facing Persecution
Governor Ron DeSantis directed the State University System of Florida and the Florida College System to waive certain transfer application requirements for Jewish students who have a “well-founded fear of antisemitic persecution” at their current institution. Read More.
Broward School Board rejects proposal for new district police force
The Broward County school district is unlikely to form a full-scale police department any time soon. Read More.
Sen. Collins introduces bill ordering Florida public schools teach 'history of communism'
Florida Republican State Sen. Jay Collins filed a bill Wednesday requiring Florida public schools teach the history of communism. Read More.
Florida bill requires schools teach which political party backed slavery and discrimination
Rep. Kiyan Michael, R-Jacksonville, and Sen. Blaise Ingoglia, R-Spring Hill, introduced legislation on Wednesday that would revise Florida’s African American history requirements, detailing the “sociopolitical circumstances” of the civil war and civil rights eras. Read More.
Ron DeSantis promises national model civics curriculum if he becomes President
'We've got to teach people about what it means to be an American.' Read More.
New College of Florida offers ‘haven for Harvard refugees’
Rabbi criticizes hostility toward Jews at Harvard. Read More.
Florida Poly Average SAT Scores Among Highest in State
Students accepted to Florida Polytechnic University have some of the best SAT scores among public universities in the state, along with the University of Florida and the University of Miami, according to a recently published report. Read More.
Florida lawmakers look to curb student absenteeism
TALLAHASSEE — Florida lawmakers during the upcoming legislative session could look to address the problem of chronic absenteeism among public-school students. Read More.
New prep center will help low-income students get into top colleges
A new after-school center in Palm Beach County will help high-achieving students living below or at the poverty line gain access to top tier colleges and universities. Read More.
Rubio Calls on Americans to Stand up to Ivy League Schools
Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) has released an advertisement, condemning Ivy League school presidents over their controversial statements. The statements in question were provided during a congressional hearing on antisemitism earlier this month. In response to the statement, Senator Rubio blames cultural Marxism and calls on Americans to stand up to Ivy League schools.
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Broward County schools weigh expansion of 4-day weeks in high schools
Program has been successful at Pompano Beach, magnet school, since 1997.
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Nearer, my God, to Thee: Florida Christian colleges report record enrollment
A recent Gallup report found Gen Z students rank affordability and career preparedness as the most important factors when considering where to pursue higher education. Read More.
