Florida rural districts’ financial woes show school voucher system needs more accountability
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The state stepped in last week to help manage the distressed finances of two rural…
Florida should fund religious charter schools, AG Uthmeier says
The big story: As Good Friday and Easter Sunday approached, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced he will…
Parents upset as Orange County school’s track is dug up days before season’s start
ORLANDO, Fla. – Just days before the start of track season, parents at Legacy Middle School reached out…
Florida looks to protect religious rights in public schools
The big story: The Florida Department of Education has a new email hotline for public school students and…
St. Lucie Public Schools sees $7 million loss during historic enrollment drop
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — St. Lucie Public Schools are facing a significant financial challenge as a…
Why is Orange County’s student enrollment falling? Depends on who you ask
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orange County school board is holding public hearings Tuesday night for closure plans for…
‘Secret sauce’ schools show faults in Florida grades
TCPalm reporter Jack Lemnus compiled five years’ worth of data on 89 Treasure Coast public, charter and magnet…
Florida’s hypocrisy over student ICE protests |Column
If you want to see what’s happening to free speech and due process in the so-called “Free State…
Public school advocates call on Fl Legislature to strengthen education funding
DOWNTOWN TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — The Florida Education Association and public school leaders from across the state will…
Florida education advocates call for repeal of Schools of Hope co-location law
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida’s Schools of Hope law, which allows charter schools to share space with public schools,…
Florida bill expands vaccine exemption reasons, allows ivermectin sale without prescription
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A Senate committee Monday narrowly approved a bill that would create a new path for…
Florida Senate revives effort to end ‘onerous’ public school regulations
The big story: The Florida Senate is continuing its push to eliminate what leaders have called “onerous codes”…