Education
Florida sets ‘more rigorous bar’ for state tests in public schools
Florida sets scoring system for new test, a “raise the bar” move that could mean fewer students pass high-stakes math and reading exams. Read More.
Florida schools to implement new threat management system to help identify concerning behaviors
It's been more than five years since 17 lives were lost in the Parkland school shooting. It led to the creation of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission to better assess school threats and prevent mass shootings. Read More.
School Board passes resolution on LGBTQ+ History Month in Palm Beach County
The Palm Beach County School Board unanimously approved LGBTQ + History Month at Wednesday's meeting. Read More.
Condoms in the curriculum? Sex ed a hot topic at Broward school board meeting
School board votes to keep sex-ed curriculum as is Read More.
Palm Beach County district student body primarily comprised of Hispanic students in 2022-23 school year
The most represented ethnicity among Palm Beach County districts' students was Hispanic, accounting for 37.5% of the student population, according to the Florida Department of Education. Read More.
ACT test scores for US students drop to new 30-year low
High school students’ scores on the ACT college admissions test have dropped to their lowest in more than three decades, showing a lack of student preparedness for college-level coursework, according to the nonprofit organization that administers the test. Read More.
UF President, Ben Sasse, Shows All Other Universities How to Write Public Statements
This statement from Ben Sasse, the president of the University of Florida, is pretty much perfect in every way Read More.
Gilchrest Berg donates $1.3 million to University of North Florida
The gift will provide scholarships to help launch the Osprey Teacher Residency and Accelerated Program. Read More.
FL Education Department presents new K-12 assessment standards to Legislature
In a presentation to the Florida Senate Committee on preschool through 12th-grade education, Florida Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz’s annual recommendation for cut-off scores for the state’s progress assessments was presented by education official Juan Copa. Read More.
Which Florida colleges and universities have the highest SAT scores?
The SAT is falling out of favor at some colleges as a gateway for admissions. But it’s still used by most Florida schools, including the ones generally considered the most academically prestigious. Read More.
Classical education gains stronger foothold in Florida schools
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state Read More.
Palm Beach County School Board doesn't want students to get expelled over Tasers
Board seeking flexibility from Florida Legislature regarding tasers, which are 'zero tolerance' weapons Read More.
Metal detectors coming to all Palm Beach County high schools
District will add 63 more devices for total of 75, Superintendent Mike Burke says Read More.
Amid conservative makeover, New College of Florida sticks with DeSantis ally Corcoran as president
Amid a conservative makeover launched by Gov. Ron DeSantis, trustees of the New College of Florida voted Tuesday to stick with DeSantis ally Richard Corcoran as the school’s president. Read More.
A.D. HENDERSON CONTINUES TO RANK AMONG THE BEST NATIONALLY
Florida Atlantic University’s A.D. Henderson University School continues to rank among the best schools in America. The 2024 Niche “Best Schools” rankings place ADHUS as the No. 3 public elementary school and No. 5 public middle school in the nation, the latter up eight spots from last year. Read More.
