The Florida Senate on Thursday passed a wide-ranging education bill that includes eliminating a requirement that high-school students pass algebra and language-arts tests to earn standard diplomas. Senators unanimously approved the measure (SB 166), which would represent a major change after... Continue Reading
By Andrew Powell The House Education and Employment Committee passed a measure Wednesday that seeks to establish rules and protections regarding student athlete representation and compensation for the use of their name, image, and likeness (NIL). Naples Republican Rep. Yvette Benarroch... Continue Reading
By Tristan Wood The Florida Senate passed a large education package Thursday that would reduce the impact of standardized testing when it comes to graduation requirements. The legislation, sponsored by Tallahassee Republican Senator Corey Simon, would no longer require high school students to... Continue Reading
By Scott Travis Florida could see a surge in charter schools under a proposal that could make it easier and cheaper for them to operate. A pair of bills that have been advancing the state Legislature would provide three new options for potential charter school growth. — Parents at an... Continue Reading
By A.G. Gancarski Measures that would see Florida adopt the “Gulf of America” name in state law and teaching materials are positioned for House votes. The legislation would change 92 statutory references in Florida law to refer to the body of water along Florida’s west coast... Continue Reading
By: Michael Hoffman As state lawmakers look to cut funding, a move that could potentially save Florida millions, some public school leaders are worried about the impacts. There are fears about funding for programs like Advanced Placement, dual enrollment and other college-level courses, which... Continue Reading
By: Christine Sexton and Jay Waagmeester House and Senate spending committees in the Florida Legislature Wednesday signed off on proposed state budgets that are more than $4 billion apart in total spending, setting up a showdown as legislators reach the midway point of their 2025 session. The... Continue Reading
By Jesse Scheckner Legislation to ask voters next year whether they want to amend the Florida Constitution and set eight-year term limits for all County Commissioners and School Board members survived its second House stop, but not without taking some dings. By the time members of the House... Continue Reading
By Michael Costeines The House Student Academy Success Subcommittee forwarded a bill 12-4 on Tuesday that would increase transparency surrounding letter grades earned by Florida schools to a more traditional 'A' through 'F' scale. Rep. Susan Valdes (R-Tampa) explained her bill (HB 1483) to the... Continue Reading
By Alaijah Brown As artificial intelligence has become a growing presence nationwide in schools, the Leon County School District is looking to give students and staff guidance on how to use it with a new policy set for an adoption vote in May. Discussions of an AI policy started at the Feb. 3... Continue Reading
By Julie Garisto Providing coursework for teens that prepares them for college and the job market encourages critical thinking, problem-solving skills and a strong moral compass, according to an article by Life Prep Academy. Lake County Schools adopted a program from Cambridge University,... Continue Reading
By Travis J. Peck Reflecting on my first principal position, I recall my mixed emotions. During this transitional time in my career, my emotions ranged from excitement to nervousness. I was excited about the opportunity to lead a school of educators and students, but I was also worried about... Continue Reading
