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 Steven Walker State lawmakers want to slash in half funding for Advanced Placement, dual enrollment and other college-level high school classes, a move that would cost Florida’s public schools millions of dollars. Orange County Public Schools alone estimates it would lose nearly... Continue Reading
By A.G. Gancarski Sen. Clay Yarborough’s proposal requiring more detailed reporting on teachers accused of crimes now has just one stop before the floor. “I wish we did not have to take up this bill, but due to some circumstances that we have had out there, this is very important... Continue Reading
The Okaloosa County School District proudly announces that Niceville High School Principal Charlie Marello has been named the Northwest Florida Regional Director for the Florida Association of Secondary School Principals (FASSP). FASSP, a Florida Association of School Administrators (FASA)... 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
By Anna Merod Some states are suddenly out hundreds of millions in emergency pandemic funds, as the U.S. Department of Education on Friday rescinded previously approved liquidation extensions for the spending. The abrupt decision, communicated to state education leaders via letter, caught... Continue Reading
By Sophia Bailly Strong turnout among Democrats so far and remarkably robust fundraising by a public middle school teacher are making one of Florida's special congressional elections next week tighter than expected for a prominent Republican hoping to replace a GOP incumbent in a... Continue Reading
By Gabrielle Russon One lawmaker’s proposal to study how schools can ban cell phones during the school day cleared the first committee stop Monday. A bill sponsored by Sen. Danny Burgess, a Zephyrhills Republican, would create a pilot program to help the state understand how best to... Continue Reading
By Austyn Szempruch On March 11, Hernando School District’s school planner, James Lipsey and Brian Ragan, director of facilities and construction, reviewed the district’s five-year work plan with the Hernando County School Board. They held a roughly 30-minute presentation... Continue Reading
By Andrew Powell A bill seeking to enhance preparedness for cardiac emergencies in public schools to help save the lives of Florida students is now ready for the House floor. Hialeah Republican Rep. Alex Rizo and Clermont Republican Rep. Taylor Yarkosky presented the measure (HB 1607) to the... Continue Reading
A bill is headed to the full Senate that would make wide-ranging changes in the public education system, including revising graduation requirements for high school students. The Senate Fiscal Policy Committee on Thursday unanimously approved the bill (SB 166), sponsored by Sen. Corey Simon,... Continue Reading
