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03/26/24 | Camille Knox
DeSantis signs ban on kids using social media, Bethune-Cookman gets grant, high school renovations and more
Around the state: Gov. RonDeSantis signed a ban on kids using social media, a high school in Tampa is revealing new renovations, Manatee commissioners approved plans for new schools and...
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03/25/24 | Camille Knox
FAFSA issues continue, new elementary schools coming, students must retake ACT and more
Around the state: Some Volusia County students will have to retake the ACT exam, new elementary schools are being added in Marion, FAFSA woes are continuing nationwide and districts are addressing...
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03/22/24 | Camille Knox
Metal detectors headed to some Broward schools, USF launching first college for AI, free tuition initiatives and more
Around the state: Schools could be consolidated in Broward, Osceola commissioners unanimously voted to approve funding to continue a free college tuition program for high school graduates, the Escambia school board...
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03/21/24 | Camille Knox
FAMU receiving federal grant, union challenges, new report from the Florida College Access Network and more
Around the state: Members of the Alachua County Education Association are expressing concerns as they struggle to meet a membership threshold, pandemic funding is running out nationwide, Florida tops the nation...
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03/20/24 | Camille Knox
Redefining schools in Broward, superintendent sought in Duval, USF continues diversity mission and more
Around the state: University of South Florida will continue its mission to be a diverse institution despite a new state law, the hunt continues for a superintendent in Duval, cheerleaders were...
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03/11/24 | Camille Knox
Teacher shortages, chaplains in schools, measles outbreak ends, new high school proposed and more
In the Legislature: The legislative session came to an end on Friday, with lawmakers working to finalize several measures that could impact schools for years to come. Spectrum News. Florida...
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03/08/24 | Camille Knox
Legislative session comes to a close, Hillsborough schools urge commissioners to maintain sales tax funds and more
In the Legislature: As the legislative session closes today, a variety of items are still uncertain as they head to the governor’s desk. The state Department of Education could soon...
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03/07/24 | Camille Knox
Florida House passes revamped bill limiting social media for teens, school impact fees, teacher raises and more
In the Legislature: The Florida House passed a revised bill on Wednesday that seeks to limit social media for teens. The House voted 109-4 to approve the plan. On Monday, lawmakers...
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03/06/24 | Camille Knox
SAT exam goes digital, final exam options for students, new principals at schools and more
In the Legislature: A pair of bills in the Florida state Legislature could allow Satanic priests to volunteer in Florida schools. Senate Bill 1044 and companion House Bill 931 let...
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12/15/23 | Camille Knox
Schools step up safety measures, the search for new university presidents, voucher updates and more
Around the state: Districts statewide are addressing school safety measures, an update on school vouchers, how college and career centers are helping Pinellas students and the hunt for new presidents...
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12/14/23 | Camille Knox
School grades fallout, teacher lawsuit, international teachers help ease educator shortage and more
Around the state: Some school districts are experiencing fallout after the release of school grades, three teachers sued the state and international teachers are being utilized to help with the...
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12/13/23 | Camille Knox
Senate scraps ending recess mandate, athletics officials fine Broward high school, teacher arrested and more
Around the state: Athletics officials fined a Broward County high school, state elementary school students may not lose their daily recess break, a school board member in Sarasota was asked...
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12/12/23 | Camille Knox
School grades released statewide, gender disparities in enrollment, aid survey and more
Around the state: School grades were released across the state, gender disparities vary across colleges and universities, teachers must get permission from principals to use certain material and parents in...
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12/11/23 | Camille Knox
Purple Star schools pen letters to service members, book ban bill, chronic absenteeism and more
Around the state: Parents in Palm Beach can use a bus tracking service for their student, an associate professor is teaching students at University of Florida the importance of recycling...
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09/27/23 | Camille Knox
History standards up for review, bus driver shortage continues, gyms need A/C and more
Around the state: The Florida Department of Education is preparing for a review of history standards, bus drivers are being sought in Orange, some gyms in Alachua lack air conditioning, voucher...
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09/26/23 | Camille Knox
Charity for students finds new home, art institutes close, artificial intelligence taught and more
Around the state: Some state school districts are teaching kids about artificial intelligence, a Pasco charity for students was displaced but found a new home, The Art Institute is closing its...
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09/25/23 | Camille Knox
Funding cuts at private schools, marching band to perform overseas, data breaches and more
Around the state: Funding was cut at four schools Gov. Ron DeSantis alleges have communist ties, a high school marching band in Venice is headed overseas to perform, the state...
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09/22/23 | Camille Knox
Book challenges continue, school vouchers are unpaid, student advocacy efforts and more
Book review process: The school board in Brevard spent nearly two weeks debating their public comment policy, prompted by concerns that parents may disregard the book review process to fast-track getting...
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09/21/23 | Camille Knox
Pay hikes, school replacements, National Blue Ribbon honors, transportation changes and more
Broward: School employees here will be soon receiving bigger paychecks after the school board approved an agreement with workers unions. Under the deal, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, police officers and other...
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09/20/23 | Camille Knox
Teacher pay raises and affordable housing sought for educators, books banned and more
Palm Beach: The future of a West Palm Beach private school for students with special needs is uncertain after school officials say they have not received their allotted funding from the...
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