Education
FIU institutes a 'pause' in hiring Cuban, Chinese researchers as law goes into effect
The hiring freeze is due to a Florida law passed earlier this year meant to combat the infiltration of the higher education system by "countries of concern" — including Cuba, Venezuela, China, Russia, Syria, Iran and North Korea. Read More.
UM breaks the trend as antisemitism rises on college campuses
October 7, 2023, was supposed to be a day of celebration for the Jewish people. Instead, one of the most sacred Jewish holidays became a day of indescribable horror as Hamas terrorists launched a surprise attack on Israel massacring children, raping women and kidnapping innocent civilians. Read More.
Elected vs. appointed? How FL school districts choose their superintendents can be messy
As the sassiest state in the union, Florida loves to set herself apart from the others. One major way is how Florida school districts decide who will run their schools. Read More.
Florida law chills Chinese student recruitment at UF
The panic among faculty at the University of Florida began this month once word started to spread: Do not make offers yet to graduate students from seven “countries of concern.” Read More.
State orders Florida Atlantic University to restart presidential search after investigation
After months of back and forth between Florida Atlantic University and Florida education officials, the state has ordered the university to reboot its presidential search following an investigation by the university system. Read More.
Palestinian Pine Crest high school student in Florida expelled over mother's 'hateful and incendiary' social media posts
A Palestinian student was expelled from his high school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, over his mother's pro-Palestine social media posts, CNN reports. Read More.
School leaders fire Boca Raton Middle School teacher who put student in chokehold, hit kids with yardstick
The school board's decision to fire Victor Lopez ran contrary to advice from a judge who weighed in on the case in September. Read More.
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $5 Million to Strengthen Florida’s Teacher Pipeline
Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $5 Million to Strengthen Florida’s Teacher Pipeline Read More.
Senators push for relaxed academic requirements in some K-12 grades; but is that good or bad?
As the legislative session approaches, Florida senators are looking to reform public education by allowing more parental control over students passing third grade and eliminating some high school graduation requirements, among other measures. Read More.
Local Schools Graded, Most Do Well In Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton
The Florida Department of Education’s annual school grades were released Monday, and the news is good for most public schools in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Boynton Beach. Read More.
More money for schools? Palm Beach County school leaders weigh sales tax hike on 2024 ballot
If this all sounds familiar, it is: A one-cent sales tax increase was approved by voters in 2016 for school district and local government projects. Read More.
Report: Nearly a third of Florida students are ‘chronically absent’ from school
The House Education Quality Subcommittee began grappling with a plague at the state's schools that has worsened since the pandemic. Read More.
Statewide teachers union says Florida governor's budget doesn't do enough for public schools
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his budget on Tuesday, December 5 for the new fiscal year, with $15.1 billion dollars going to the state’s public schools. Read More.
DeSantis touts partnership with conservative groups in education budget proposal
Gov. Ron DeSantis outlined his education budget proposal Tuesday in a wide-ranging speech along familiar policy and culture-war themes — such as academic freedom and civic education. Read More.
Boca Raton Teacher To Be “Un-Fired” As School Board Rescinds Termination
A Boca Raton middle school teacher terminated for alleged misconduct will have that termination rescinded and replaced with a reprimand and mandatory training, according to a document obtained by BocaNewsNow.com. Read More.
