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Dr. Devin Stephenson approved as president of Lakeland’s Florida Polytechnic University
Learn about the new president of Florida Polytechnic University and his vision for academics, STEM focus, and fostering innovation.

Local Education News with Jessica Vaughn
Florida is now LAST in the nation in teacher pay, according to a recent survey reported by the National Education Association! We discussed that, the State's pre-emption of the allocation of state education funding, the...

Education and insurance bills are sent to the Florida governor
A bill limiting teacher preparation programs and one moving policies out of the state’s Citizens Property Insurance have been sent to Florida Gov. DeSantis.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a measure that will lead to the history of communism being taught in grades as low as kindergarten.

A judge blocked enforcement of a Florida law requiring a transgender teacher to use pronouns that align with her sex assigned at birth.

Florida Board of Education considers teacher pay
The Florida Board of Education wants to pressure local teachers' unions, amid delays in salary increases for teachers in some districts.

Professors tout AI for students and faculty
The Florida university system’s Board of Governors hosted a discussion Tuesday about artificial intelligence, or AI.

A judge will weigh Florida’s restrictions on pronouns in schools
A judge will hear a request to block part of a 2023 Florida law restricting the pronouns and titles of educators in public schools.

Florida will develop an oversight rule for charter schools
The Florida Department of Education is preparing to develop a rule related to oversight of charter schools.

Florida settles a lawsuit over its “Don’t Say Gay” law
The state of Florida has over its "Don't Say Gay" law that restricts teaching gender identity & sexual orientation in schools.

Here are ten big issues from the 2024 Florida Legislative Session
The 2024 legislative session ended Friday. Here are snapshots of 10 big issues from the session like relaxing regulations on teen workers.

A bill to allow chaplains in Florida schools is ready for Ron DeSantis
Florida school districts could soon be authorized to allow volunteer chaplains to provide services to students.