By Kiplinger Consumer News Service and Tribune News Service In a controversial move, President Donald Trump is taking steps to fulfill one of his campaign promises: dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. Trump is expected to sign an executive order designed to significantly reduce the... Continue Reading
By Gabrielle Russon Principals, parents and Superintendents could soon breathe a collective sigh of relief. A bill to overturn a 2023 law requiring middle and high schools to start later cleared its third and final Senate committee. The latest vote of support came Thursday from the Senate... Continue Reading
By News Service of Florida As digital learning continues to expand, a bill is ready to go to the full Florida House that would require public elementary school students to learn cursive writing. The House Education & Employment Committee on Thursday unanimously approved the bill (HB 921),... Continue Reading
By Andrew Powell The Florida Senate passed a comprehensive package of legislative proposals Wednesday, that seeks to create a modern-day renaissance in rural communities across Florida. Tallahassee Republican Sen. Corey Simon spearheaded the legislation (SB 110) that would create opportunities... Continue Reading
By Gabrielle Russon A House panel has advanced a bill reversing a 2023 law over later middle and high school start times. Democrats chided Republicans for needing the do-over just two years after the original law. “This is not an I-told-you-so moment,” said Democratic Rep. LaVon... Continue Reading
By COLLIN BINKLEY and CHRIS MEGERIAN President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order Thursday calling for the shutdown of the U.S. Education Department, according to a White House official, advancing a campaign promise to eliminate an agency that’s been a longtime target of... Continue Reading
By Emmaleigh Clegg Franklin County School District is considering switching to a four-day school week by adding an extra 30 to 45 minutes to the daily schedule. The district has formed a committee, which has sent out surveys to parents and the community to hear their thoughts District... Continue Reading
By Jacob Ogles An effort to expand eligibility for Florida Bright Futures scholarships won support of a key Senate appropriations panel. The Senate Higher Education Appropriations Committee advanced legislation (SB 270) to make scholarships available to more children of military members who... Continue Reading
By Ariel Schiller At least seven candidates are in the running to be the next superintendent to lead the St. Johns County School District. Tim Forson will retire in June after serving nearly nine years as superintendent. The application pool is expected to grow as the application period is... Continue Reading
By Mark Lieberman The Trump administration must restore, at least temporarily, millions of dollars in grant funds it cut last month from three key programs supporting teacher-preparation programs nationwide, a federal judge ordered Monday. The order for a preliminary injunction against the... Continue Reading
By: Christine Sexton A Florida House panel on Tuesday pushed ahead with a wide-ranging education bill that includes a contentious provision to require some children in the state’s public schools to watch a video promoted by an anti-abortion group. That same bill includes several changes... Continue Reading
By Corey Peloquin Science education is at the heart of preparing Florida’s students for a competitive and innovative future. From elementary through high school, the foundation laid in our classrooms today shapes tomorrow’s thinkers, problem-solvers, and leaders. As K-12 school... Continue Reading
