Education
Which schools will be considered for closure in Broward? Likely not high schools
Broward high schools will likely stay open as the school district considers which schools to shutter, combine or overhaul due to declining student enrollment. Read More.
Security, tech experts skeptical about metal detectors in schools
As other school districts, like Broward County, look to Palm Beach County to launch their own metal detector programs, experts warn that the technology does not necessarily make schools safer. Read More.
'A forgotten population:' FAU program supporting students who are homeless
A program at Florida Atlantic University is trying to help solve the housing crisis for students who are homeless, and a new donation will help. Read More.
'The hidden disability': Addressing dyslexia in Palm Beach County classrooms
Palm Beach County parents whose children have dyslexia have spoken out on whether the school district has been able to provide their kids with the help they need. Read More.
Want more face time with profs? These Florida schools have the most faculty per student
Some college students don’t mind classes in large lecture halls. But others seek out small class settings, with greater possibilities for interacting with professors. Read More.
Even DeSantis Thinks Florida Book Removals Have Gone Too Far
Failed Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis insisted on Thursday that Florida is not banning books—while conceding that some school districts have been too liberal in accepting challenges to remove titles on their shelves. Read More.
FAU Board of Trustees Elects New Chair
The Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees today unanimously voted to elect Piero Bussani board chair. Read More.
FL may copy a Texas law bringing chaplains to public schools, despite First Amendment concerns
About a dozen states are looking at similar measures, most of which wouldn’t specify the credentials they’d need to hold Read More.
Broward schools mulling 4-day weeks in high schools
The Broward County School Board recently discussed adopting a 4-day high school week following success of the program at one of its magnet schools. Read More.
Vouchers: Which Florida counties have the most private schools?
Although Florida's most populous counties have the most private schools, several smaller counties have the largest share of students who attend them. Read More.
FAU trustees chairman steps down after presidential search controversy
The leader of the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees is stepping down, saying his presence has become a distraction due to a controversy over a search for a new president. Read More.
Florida bill bars ‘identity politics’ from educator prep programs
A Florida Senate committee passed a bill Thursday aimed to make sure educator preparation programs do not teach “identity politics” or “distort historical events,” among other items. Read More.
Florida is the 5th Most Expensive State for Groceries, According to New Study
Florida residents averaged the fifth-highest amount spent on groceries per week, according to a new report from HelpAdvisor.com. Read More.
This Florida university was just ranked among the nation’s best for online degrees
A Florida university continues to receive high ratings for its online degree programs. Read More.
Sen. Collins bill mandating accurate communist teachings in public schools clears committee
Florida legislation by Sen. Jay Collins, R-Tampa, creating a task force to evaluate and determine the accurate teaching of communist history in classrooms passed its first committee assignment on Tuesday. Read More.
