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Joe Gruters looks to strike ‘Gulf of Mexico’ from school materials
Joe Gruters looks to strike ‘Gulf of Mexico’ from school materials

By A.G. Gancarski One of President Donald Trump’s strongest allies in Tallahassee will carry a bill seeking to strike all references to the Gulf of Mexico from teaching materials Sen. Joe Gruters’ legislation (SB 1058) would require School Boards to “adopt and acquire”... Continue Reading

Date posted02/25/2025


Darryl Rouson proposes student conflict resolution pilot program
Darryl Rouson proposes student conflict resolution pilot program

By Andrew Powell A new pilot program could soon be implemented to help young students master better ways to manage conflicts with teachers, peers and parents. St. Petersburg Democratic Sen. Darryl Rouson filed a bill (SB 1014) to establish the Youth Conflict Resolution and Peer Mediation Pilot... Continue Reading

Date posted02/25/2025


Students say they lack interest in high-demand industries. Employers can help.
Students say they lack interest in high-demand industries. Employers can help.

Without intervention, several industries could struggle for talent due to a “frequent mismatch between student aptitudes and interests,” YouScience said. To address workforce shortages, employers may need to focus their efforts on building awareness of and interest in career... Continue Reading

Date posted02/21/2025


After Declaring NAEP Off-Limits, Education Department Cancels Upcoming Test
After Declaring NAEP Off-Limits, Education Department Cancels Upcoming Test

Eamonn Fitzmaurice/The 74By Linda Jacobson February 20, 2025 The U.S. Department of Education has abruptly canceled a national test of 17-year-olds after saying just last week that its recent round of cuts would not impact the National Assessment of Educational Progress. One of three long-term... Continue Reading

Date posted02/21/2025


In need of buses, Central Florida school districts budget around inflation, manufacturing costs
In need of buses, Central Florida school districts budget around inflation, manufacturing costs

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Just like you see rising costs at home or in your business, school districts across Central Florida are dealing with inflation and skyrocketing manufacturing costs post-pandemic. Eric Ostanik, the supervisor of Transportation for Marion County Public Schools, says it... Continue Reading

Date posted02/21/2025


Trump endorses Donalds in potential bid for Florida governor
Trump endorses Donalds in potential bid for Florida governor

by Tara Suter - 02/20/25 8:00 PM ET President Donald Trump on Thursday endorsed Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) for Sunshine State governor in the case that the House Republican makes a bid for the role. “Byron Donalds would be a truly Great and Powerful Governor for Florida and, should he... Continue Reading

Date posted02/21/2025


The Benefits of a Statewide “Principal for a Day” Program
The Benefits of a Statewide “Principal for a Day” Program

By Angie Charboneau-Folch, Principal, Integrated Arts Academy, Chaska, MN Earlier this year, more than 170 principals from around Minnesota hosted members of our state legislature for a statewide “Principal for a Day” initiative. It’s not unusual for legislators to visit... Continue Reading

Date posted02/20/2025


Corey Simon files legislation to foster ‘rural renaissance’ in Florida
Corey Simon files legislation to foster ‘rural renaissance’ in Florida

By Andrew Powell A new bill would foster opportunities for infrastructure improvements, education, and health care enhancements for rural communities across the Sunshine State. Tallahassee Republican Sen. Corey Simon filed the bill (SB 110), which is a comprehensive package of legislative... Continue Reading

Date posted02/20/2025


Escambia School Board wants to put elected vs. appointed superintendent back on the ballot
Escambia School Board wants to put elected vs. appointed superintendent back on the ballot

By Mary Lett The people may decide the next Escambia County school district superintendent. The Escambia County School Board voted 3-2 Tuesday to approve a resolution to put a referendum on the August 2026 midterm primary election giving voters the option of choosing to elect or appoint the... Continue Reading

Date posted02/20/2025


Florida schools seek hurricane relief as lawmakers prepare budgets
Florida schools seek hurricane relief as lawmakers prepare budgets

By Jeffrey S. Solochek Hurricane season ended months ago. Florida school districts are now getting a look at how much the influx of storms cost them. As they assess the unanticipated expenses, some officials have found they spent millions they won’t recoup for years. Some of the money... Continue Reading

Date posted02/20/2025


Interactive: Data From 9,500 Districts Finds Even More Staff and Fewer Students
Interactive: Data From 9,500 Districts Finds Even More Staff and Fewer Students

By Chad Aldeman Public schools added 121,000 employees last year, even as they served 110,000 fewer students. This is a continuation of recent trends. In per-student terms, public schools have hit new all-time staffing highs in each of the last three years. The 74’s art and technology... Continue Reading

Date posted02/20/2025


What will education look like under the Trump administration? Probably a lot like Florida
What will education look like under the Trump administration? Probably a lot like Florida

By Clara-Sophia Daly President Trump has demonstrated his administration’s priorities for education via a series of executive orders over the past weeks. With the stroke of his pen, he has laid out a vision for the U.S. Department of Education that prioritizes funding for state school... Continue Reading

Date posted02/19/2025