By Gabrielle Russon A bill requiring students to learn about financial literacy and career readiness at public school doesn’t seem destined to pass this Legislative Session. Under current law, students are required to learn about nutrition, personal health, Internet safety, substance... Continue Reading
By Jesse Scheckner Legislation aimed at safeguarding minors from online predators is heading to the Senate floor after clearing its last committee hurdle. The Senate Rules Committee voted 21-0 for SB 868, which would require social media companies to provide Florida law enforcement authorities... Continue Reading
By Jesse Scheckner A bill to make it significantly easier for parents to trigger the conversion of a public school into a charter school is en route to the Senate floor after clearing its last committee on a divided vote. The Senate Rules Committee voted 18-5 for the measure (SB 140), which... Continue Reading
By Ari Odzer Mandatory heart screenings are coming to Miami-Dade County Public Schools. “It saves lives,” cardiologist Dr. Madeleen Mas said to the Miami-Dade County School Board. The board agreed and voted unanimously on Wednesday to require electrocardiogram screening for all... Continue Reading
BY Emma Delamo Orange County Public Schools officials announced they have reached a tentative agreement with four cities and a town they were negotiating with for school resource officer coverage. Superintendent Maria Vazquez said negotiations were made with leaders in Apopka, Ocoee, Winter... Continue Reading
Congratulations to Our 2025 Advocate Award Recipients Monday was filled with powerful advocacy, inspiring moments, and meaningful connections—and we couldn’t have done it without YOU. 🎉 Congratulations to our... Continue Reading
By Brad Gustafson People have the capacity to navigate extraordinary change when the conditions are right. But the conditions aren’t always right in education, and leading in an environment of constant change can be exhausting. Some weeks, I consider it a success if I’m able to stay... Continue Reading
A side-by-side comparison of the education budget proposals from the Florida House and Senate was unveiled Monday as the chambers get ready to negotiate their differences in conference committees. The differences are many. The Senate, for instance, calls for more than double the amount that the... Continue Reading
The Flagler and Volusia county school districts have reached a tentative interlocal agreement allowing students in extreme regions of the counties to attend schools in the neighboring county. According to the agreement, which will have to be approved by the two school boards, Volusia County... Continue Reading
By Louis Llovio Sitting just off of U.S. 301 in Palmetto, the Manatee School for the Arts is a 26-year old institution that combines arts and academics. Reading the charter school’s literature, you’ll run across statements about its “arts-infused approach reaching... Continue Reading
By Janine Stanwood The Broward School Board voted Tuesday to keep Howard Hepburn as superintendent through 2030. He’ll receive a salary of $360,200, which represents a raise of $10,000. “I don’t take this responsibility lightly and I plan to make you proud during my... Continue Reading
By: Mitch Perry Shortly after the Senate passed her bill (SB 1318) to ban individuals from hands-on cellphone use while driving, Vero Beach Republican Erin Grall acknowledged that the measure’s future was uncertain. Its House companion had yet to receive a single hearing in the lower... Continue Reading
