Gov. Ron DeSantis has created a task force to audit colleges and universities and look for ways to cut the state workforce, a proposed bill would create strict reporting deadlines for chronically absent students, another bill repealing the requirement for later school start times in middle and... Continue Reading
By Regan McCarthy Florida’s legislative session begins March 4—just weeks after a special session that passed sweeping immigration reform. As bills stack up for the regular session, the Republican-controlled legislature continues to angle for President Donald Trump’s favor.... Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
