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In victory for DeSantis, judge won't block Florida ban on social media for young teenagers
In victory for DeSantis, judge won't block Florida ban on social media for young teenagers

By Lee Ann Anderson In a big courtroom victory for Gov. Ron DeSantis, a federal judge in Tallahassee on Friday denied a request to block Florida’s ban on social media for young teens. U.S. District Judge Mark Walker rejected a request by a consortium of technology companies for a... Continue Reading

Date posted03/17/2025


Schools Need to Teach the ‘New Basics’ to Prepare Kids for Careers, Leaders Say
Schools Need to Teach the ‘New Basics’ to Prepare Kids for Careers, Leaders Say

By Evie Blad In a divisive time for K-12 education, an organization that represents the nation’s superintendents plans to plant a flag on ideological common ground through a new campaign that emphasizes alignment with workforce needs, student-centered learning, and “measuring what... Continue Reading

Date posted03/14/2025


Brevard Public Schools Announces New Weapons Detection Systems Installed At All High Schools
Brevard Public Schools Announces New Weapons Detection Systems Installed At All High Schools

Brevard Public Schools (BPS) is proud to announce that the OpenGate® weapons detection systems are now fully installed in all 16 traditional high schools. This significant enhancement underscores our commitment to the safety and security of our students, faculty, and staff. Key... Continue Reading

Date posted03/14/2025


Santa Rosa County Schools Awarded $4.1 Million in CAPE Funding for Career & Technical Education
Santa Rosa County Schools Awarded $4.1 Million in CAPE Funding for Career & Technical Education

On March 11, 2025, Santa Rosa County Schools Workforce Education Department presented CAPE (Career and Professional Education) bonus funding checks to schools across the district, recognizing their achievements in career and technical education (CTE) while earning industry... Continue Reading

Date posted03/14/2025


Juan Porras’ bill to put Gulf of America in textbooks clears first House hurdle
Juan Porras’ bill to put Gulf of America in textbooks clears first House hurdle

By A.G. Gancarski Rep. Juan Porras’ proposal to begin mandating the phrase “Gulf of America” in K-12 instructional materials is finally moving. The House Education and Employment Subcommittee is advancing legislation (HB 549) that would compel School Boards to “adopt... Continue Reading

Date posted03/14/2025


USDA cuts funding for schools, food banks to buy food from local farmers
USDA cuts funding for schools, food banks to buy food from local farmers

The U.S. Agriculture Department has cut two programs that provided money for schools and food banks to buy food from local farmers. Roughly $660 million was earmarked for the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program. The program helps states buy domestic local food for school and... Continue Reading

Date posted03/13/2025


Total ban on in-school cellphone use coasts through first House committee
Total ban on in-school cellphone use coasts through first House committee

By Jesse Scheckner Legislation expanding a 2023 law banning students from in-class cellphone use is advancing in the House, where lawmakers agreed that the devices have a detrimental effect on learning. Members of the Education and Administration Subcommittee voted unanimously for legislation... Continue Reading

Date posted03/13/2025


Senate OKs sweeping autism bill as Capitol focuses on developmental disabilities
Senate OKs sweeping autism bill as Capitol focuses on developmental disabilities

By: Christine Sexton Sweeping autism legislation — a top priority for Senate President Ben Albritton — passed the Florida Senate Wednesday on the heels of Developmental Disabilities Day at the Florida Capitol. SB 112 is the first bill to clear the Senate and passed... Continue Reading

Date posted03/13/2025


Susan Valdés’ bill to nix certificates of completion advances
Susan Valdés’ bill to nix certificates of completion advances

By Andrew Powell The Student Academic Success Committee has advanced a bill that seeks to end the certificates of completion for high school students and adult learners. Tampa Republican Rep. Susan Valdés introduced the measure (HB 1111). She told committee members that a high school... Continue Reading

Date posted03/13/2025


Actively Engaging With Legislators
Actively Engaging With Legislators

By John Gies As the frontline leaders in education, principals witness firsthand the challenges and opportunities that arise in classrooms every day. Yet, many of the issues we face—whether related to funding, curriculum mandates, or student support services—are shaped by decisions... Continue Reading

Date posted03/13/2025


Education Department Fires 1,300 Workers, Gutting Its Staff
Education Department Fires 1,300 Workers, Gutting Its Staff

By Michael C. Bender and Dana Goldstein The Education Department announced on Tuesday that it was firing more than 1,300 workers, effectively gutting the agency that manages federal loans for college, tracks student achievement and enforces civil rights laws in schools. The layoffs mean that... Continue Reading

Date posted03/12/2025


Florida lawmakers advance school changes: phone bans, required cursive, no later start mandate
Florida lawmakers advance school changes: phone bans, required cursive, no later start mandate

By Douglas Soule Florida lawmakers are advancing several bills that would have big impacts on public school students and their parents. Florida legislative panels OK’d bills on Tuesday that would require students to learn cursive and ban them from using phones during the entire school... Continue Reading

Date posted03/12/2025