As schools across Florida continue to prioritize student engagement, positive school culture, and leadership development, one event is taking a bold new approach to supporting those goals. The Florida Association of Student Councils (FASC) Kickoff Conference has been completely reimagined,... Continue Reading
The Florida Department of Education has announced updates to the school grading scales that will be used for the 2026-27 school year. Following the completion of the school grades appeals process, the Department confirmed that automatic grading scale adjustments will apply to elementary,... Continue Reading
Florida’s DOE has scheduled a notice of rule development for Florida Statute 1012.34. The changes were prompted by HB 875 (2025), Educator Preparation, and HB 753 (2026), School Counselors. Under this statute, district school superintendents are required to establish evaluation procedures... Continue Reading
The Florida State Board of Education has proposed amendments to Rule 6A-4.00821 that would establish new passing scores for the updated Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE), the assessment required for individuals seeking educational leadership certification in Florida. The proposed... Continue Reading
While 2026 is a midterm election year, that doesn't make these races any less important. In fact, the decisions Floridians make this year will help shape the state's future for years to come. Several key statewide offices are on the ballot, including Governor, Attorney General, Chief Financial... Continue Reading
The state’s 2026-2027 fiscal year began this week, and as in past years, there are some changes that have taken place. Let’s start with the big one – the state budget. Governor DeSantis signed the $117.6 billion budget on Tuesday, but not before issuing nearly $810 million in... Continue Reading
Next week should have been a busy time for Tallahassee and Florida’s Legislature, with a special session scheduled. But as we come to expect in these uncertain times, the special session has been delayed by Governor DeSantis. House and Senate members are now scheduled to meet from April 28... Continue Reading
The FASA Leadership Lounge podcast has just begun its second year of production. And, with our first anniversary, we received some very exciting news. Thanks to you, we have surpassed the 1,000-download milestone and are closing in on 800 followers for the podcast. This great success is all... Continue Reading
You often hear about the Department of Education proposing or developing rules. However, this is a term that is tossed around a lot, and sometimes we don’t have a clear picture of what is going on. Here is a summary of the rulemaking and some rules currently under... Continue Reading
Are you a FASA member who would like to get more involved, but you are afraid you don’t have the time to serve in a board position? We have a great solution for you! You can sign up to be a FASA District Liaison. What is a District Liaison? Well, it is the way for you to share your passion... Continue Reading
The fourth week of the 2026 Legislative Session wrapped up with many bills being heard and moving through their various committees. Since we are about to the halfway point of the 60-day session, floor sessions in the chambers have been a little more frequent, and some initial budget discussions... Continue Reading
Professional learning in schools should not just be about checking a box or reaching the required number of hours. Instead, it should be about supporting educators and schools to better serve their students. Effective professional learning programs can help educators and leaders navigate change,... Continue Reading
