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Teachers' union urges Florida lawmakers to reject governor's 'inadequate' education budget
Florida's statewide teachers' union is strongly criticizing Governor Ron DeSantis’ proposed budget, arguing that it falls ...
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Florida Education Association blasts Gov. DeSantis budget, says it doesn’t adequately fund public education
This budget proposal is legislators' chance to take a bold stand and commit to our students, educators and their constituents ...
Florida reading, math scores fall to lowest mark in more than 20 years on nation’s report card
The state’s 8th-grade reading score was below the national average for the first time since 2015, and its 8th-grade math ...
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The governor’s education budget is out. Here’s a breakdown of the numbers
Governor Ron DeSantis released his proposed education budget this week, and despite asking for a historic $29.7 billion for K-12 education, advocates say it’s not enough. Here are the major highlights ...
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More than 120,000 students apply for Florida education choice scholarships in record opening weekend
That’s the most demand Florida’s scholarship programs have ever seen in their first two days after opening applications.
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Applications for Florida school vouchers break records in latest cycle
Step Up For Students is the non-profit that administers most of the state-backed vouchers. For analysts like Norín Dollard, ...
Florida universities turn to politicians as presidents
In an increasingly politicized education world, Florida’s universities and colleges are turning to politicians for leadership more and more. It’s happened schools big, such as former U.S. Sen. Ben ...
Florida lawmakers learning about in-demand careers to develop new laws
On Wednesday, members of the House Careers & Workforce Subcommittee toured Lively Technical College programs, including ...