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Madison County Schools ends shared administrator plan with Jefferson County Schools
Madison County Schools ends shared administrator plan with Jefferson County Schools

Madison County Schools (MCS) voted unanimously Monday to end an agreement with Jefferson County Schools (JCS) to share administrative positions in an effort to save money. The vote during an MCS special meeting Monday comes after the Jefferson County School Board approved a plan last week to... Continue Reading

Date posted07/1/2025


‘Duval Reimagine’ initiative could change DCPS’s approach to school renovations, district boundaries
‘Duval Reimagine’ initiative could change DCPS’s approach to school renovations, district boundaries

By Ariel Schiller The Duval County School Board is set to vote on a proposed comprehensive initiative called “Duval Reimagine,” an 81-page strategic blueprint that could reshape the district’s approach to school infrastructure and student distribution. The plan extends beyond... Continue Reading

Date posted07/1/2025


Palm Beach County schools to get modest funding bump, but what of AP, IB, AICE programs?
Palm Beach County schools to get modest funding bump, but what of AP, IB, AICE programs?

By Wayne Washington The Palm Beach County School District would get an additional $18 million in state funding if Gov. Ron DeSantis does not make significant changes to the budget passed by state lawmakers in June. Getting additional money is a world away from the dire financial calamity Palm... Continue Reading

Date posted06/30/2025


Florida business leaders call for better math education, a report shows
Florida business leaders call for better math education, a report shows

By Lily Belcher There’s a disconnect between the math education Florida students get and what employers are looking for. That’s according to a new report from the Florida Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The Aligning Math Education to Workforce Needs Report combined surveys and... Continue Reading

Date posted06/30/2025


Volusia County Schools rolls out new student code of conduct; board to vote in July
Volusia County Schools rolls out new student code of conduct; board to vote in July

By Mark Harper When Volusia County students return to class on Aug. 11, they will most likely have a new code of conduct and disciplinary procedures that district officials expect will draw clear boundaries for times when they step out of line. The Volusia County School Board heard a... Continue Reading

Date posted06/30/2025


Santa Rosa County District schools use AI tech to break language barriers in classrooms
Santa Rosa County District schools use AI tech to break language barriers in classrooms

By Hailey Samples New technology is coming to Santa Rosa County District Schools, and it's tackling language barriers one conversation at a time. It's a two-way communication device, using a artificial intelligence (AI) to translate conversations in real time. It communicates in 138... Continue Reading

Date posted06/30/2025


Wilton Simpson announces 11K hemp products seized in first week of ‘Operation Safe Summer’
Wilton Simpson announces 11K hemp products seized in first week of ‘Operation Safe Summer’

By Jesse Scheckner Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson says nearly 11,000 hemp products have been pulled from Florida store shelves during the state’s latest enforcement sweep targeting products that violate newly strengthened child protection standards. And that was only in the... Continue Reading

Date posted06/26/2025


Big changes in education, law enforcement, more: New Florida laws go into effect July 1
Big changes in education, law enforcement, more: New Florida laws go into effect July 1

By C. A. Bridges It's been a roller coaster of a legislative session in Florida this year. Republican-led lawmakers, who have for years been in lockstep with Gov. Ron DeSantis, pushed back on or ignored his requests on some issues, demanded answers for money funneled through his wife Casey's... Continue Reading

Date posted06/26/2025


‘Our approach has paid off’: Progress monitoring shows learning gains for Florida students
‘Our approach has paid off’: Progress monitoring shows learning gains for Florida students

By A.G. Gancarski If your children seem smarter this Summer, Florida’s educational system may deserve the credit. Gov. Ron DeSantis is announcing that for the third straight year, student outcomes are improving. “Florida insists that education be factual, student-focused, and... Continue Reading

Date posted06/26/2025


Brevard Schools discipline: Overall referrals up, but trending down in some demographics
Brevard Schools discipline: Overall referrals up, but trending down in some demographics

By Finch Walker For several years, the reasons and rates tied to student discipline actions have been a topic of debate for Brevard Public Schools officials and community members alike. Whether centered on higher rates of discipline among Black students or what was behind shifts in the... Continue Reading

Date posted06/26/2025


Pinellas schools bracing for much tighter budget next year
Pinellas schools bracing for much tighter budget next year

By Jeffrey S. Solochek Pinellas County school district officials are more thankful than ever that voters approved a doubled local property tax referendum in November. Without the added revenue, projected to generate $145 million in 2026, the district would be facing one of its worst financial... Continue Reading

Date posted06/25/2025


No layoffs expected as Marion County School Board members vote to increase class sizes
No layoffs expected as Marion County School Board members vote to increase class sizes

No layoffs are expected in Marion County as school board members vote to increase class sizes and transfer impacted employees to fill other vacancies. Class sizes will increase for each grade level by two students. The board also voted to reduce the number of paraprofessionals from two to one in... Continue Reading

Date posted06/25/2025