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What's going on with Florida's education budget? That story, plus the latest on free speech, teacher pay, attendance rates and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Head fakes and delays dot Florida lawmakers’ education budgeting effort
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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February 13, 2026 at 12:02 PM
What's going on with Florida's education budget? That story, plus the latest on free speech, teacher pay, attendance rates and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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As Florida schools change Gulf of Mexico references, lawmakers also want to revise mentions of the West Bank. That story, plus the latest on AI, measles, tardy slips and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Who pays for Florida schools to change materials to Gulf of America?
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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February 12, 2026 at 12:06 PM
As Florida schools change Gulf of Mexico references, lawmakers also want to revise mentions of the West Bank. That story, plus the latest on AI, measles, tardy slips and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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The Florida Senate Education PreK-12 committee hits the 'end of the road.' That story, plus the latest on student speech, state textbooks, whole milk and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Schools of Hope, ‘harmful to minors’ bills on thin ice as Senate panel ends
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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February 11, 2026 at 12:04 PM
The Florida Senate Education PreK-12 committee hits the 'end of the road.' That story, plus the latest on student speech, state textbooks, whole milk and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Do Florida schools need more displays of patriotism? That story, plus the latest on student walkouts, school closures, Black History Month events and more in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Will Florida require schools to display portraits of Washington, Lincoln?
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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February 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Do Florida schools need more displays of patriotism? That story, plus the latest on student walkouts, school closures, Black History Month events and more in today's Florida education news roundup.
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About that challenge to Florida's rule that profs post syllabi 45 days in advance: Forget about it. That story, plus the latest on student ICE protests, bell schedules, bus rides and more in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida teachers unions withdraw complaint against state syllabus rules
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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February 9, 2026 at 12:04 PM
About that challenge to Florida's rule that profs post syllabi 45 days in advance: Forget about it. That story, plus the latest on student ICE protests, bell schedules, bus rides and more in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida needs to do better by public education, union leaders say. That story, plus the latest on student protests, measles outbreaks, budget cuts and more in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida education leaders urge lawmakers to support public schooling
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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February 6, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Florida needs to do better by public education, union leaders say. That story, plus the latest on student protests, measles outbreaks, budget cuts and more in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida lawmakers revisit teacher contract rules, citing the need to retain veteran educators. That story, plus the latest on student rallies, school board races, state textbooks and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida lawmakers reconsider teacher pay, contract laws
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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February 5, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Florida lawmakers revisit teacher contract rules, citing the need to retain veteran educators. That story, plus the latest on student rallies, school board races, state textbooks and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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A new Rays stadium could bring other benefits to the Florida college that hosts it. That story, plus the latest on student protests, property taxes, a measles outbreak and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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DeSantis: State could fund college buildings at Rays’ Tampa stadium site
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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February 4, 2026 at 11:57 AM
A new Rays stadium could bring other benefits to the Florida college that hosts it. That story, plus the latest on student protests, property taxes, a measles outbreak and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida's proposed new Schools of Hope rules are raising as many questions as answers. That story, plus the latest on lessons on Maduro, animals in love and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Will Florida Schools of Hope rule resolve district cost concerns?
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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February 2, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Florida's proposed new Schools of Hope rules are raising as many questions as answers. That story, plus the latest on lessons on Maduro, animals in love and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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The Florida Department of Education has proposed new history standards to teach about the Jan. 3 fall of Nicolas Maduro. Is it too soon?
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Florida proposes teaching students about ‘the fall of Nicolas Maduro’
The lessons would come under the state’s anti-communism standards
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January 30, 2026 at 7:58 PM
The Florida Department of Education has proposed new history standards to teach about the Jan. 3 fall of Nicolas Maduro. Is it too soon?
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Why do Florida lawmakers think school board members need a bill of rights? That story plus the latest on rethinking schools, hiring freezes, religion in school and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida lawmakers push ‘bill of rights’ for school board members
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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January 30, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Why do Florida lawmakers think school board members need a bill of rights? That story plus the latest on rethinking schools, hiring freezes, religion in school and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida will join a new federal tax credit scholarship program, as long as it doesn't hurt state voucher recipients. That story, plus the latest on K-8 schools, job cuts, George Washington portraits and more in today's Florida education news roundup.
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DeSantis seeks to supplement Florida school vouchers with federal tax plan
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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January 29, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Florida will join a new federal tax credit scholarship program, as long as it doesn't hurt state voucher recipients. That story, plus the latest on K-8 schools, job cuts, George Washington portraits and more in today's Florida education news roundup.
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State lawmakers are pushing a plan for Hillsborough County to elect the schools superintendent. That story, plus the latest on virtual school, vouchers, enrollment declines and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Will Hillsborough schools move to an elected superintendent?
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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January 28, 2026 at 11:59 AM
State lawmakers are pushing a plan for Hillsborough County to elect the schools superintendent. That story, plus the latest on virtual school, vouchers, enrollment declines and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Will Florida change its Schools of Hope rules and laws? That story, plus the latest on vaccinations, bus rides, deepfakes and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida explores tighter rules for charter school co-location
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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January 27, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Will Florida change its Schools of Hope rules and laws? That story, plus the latest on vaccinations, bus rides, deepfakes and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Will Florida's parental rights discussion shift away from culture war issues? That story, plus the latest on teachers of the year, school choice, cursive handwriting and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida parents seek education rights beyond culture war issues
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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January 26, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Will Florida's parental rights discussion shift away from culture war issues? That story, plus the latest on teachers of the year, school choice, cursive handwriting and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida lawmakers are still talking about school book content. That story, plus the latest on teacher awards, high-demand subject areas and pay, and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida lawmakers debate what’s ‘harmful to minors’ in school books, again
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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January 22, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Florida lawmakers are still talking about school book content. That story, plus the latest on teacher awards, high-demand subject areas and pay, and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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About 1/3 of Florida schools stay open on Veterans Day. Lawmakers want that to change. That story, plus the latest on school closures, loyalty oaths, immigration enforcement and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Should all Florida schools close on Veterans Day?
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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January 21, 2026 at 12:02 PM
About 1/3 of Florida schools stay open on Veterans Day. Lawmakers want that to change. That story, plus the latest on school closures, loyalty oaths, immigration enforcement and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Another Florida school district prepares for school closures, consolidation. That story, plus the latest on teacher shortages, late buses, graduation ceremonies and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Pinellas set to reveal first round of school closure recommendations
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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January 20, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Another Florida school district prepares for school closures, consolidation. That story, plus the latest on teacher shortages, late buses, graduation ceremonies and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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This Florida school district is amping up its truancy enforcement. That story, plus the latest on Schools of Hope, vouchers, Gator Nation and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Pasco schools file first round of truancy petitions in 15 years
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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January 15, 2026 at 12:08 PM
This Florida school district is amping up its truancy enforcement. That story, plus the latest on Schools of Hope, vouchers, Gator Nation and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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School voucher funding reforms hit the full Florida Senate today. That story, plus the latest on graduation rates, student fees, Abraham Lincoln portraits and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida voucher bill on tap as leaders reveal few education priorities
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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January 14, 2026 at 12:07 PM
School voucher funding reforms hit the full Florida Senate today. That story, plus the latest on graduation rates, student fees, Abraham Lincoln portraits and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis says a handful of school districts could benefit from state receivership. That story, plus the latest on e-bikes, IB, the 2026 legislative session and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Can Florida take over school districts? DeSantis raises the possibility.
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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January 13, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Gov. Ron DeSantis says a handful of school districts could benefit from state receivership. That story, plus the latest on e-bikes, IB, the 2026 legislative session and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida is poised to take another look at its controversial school sharing law. That story, plus the latest on teacher pay, nursing schools, course syllabi and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida prepares revisions to Schools of Hope co-location rules
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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January 12, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Florida is poised to take another look at its controversial school sharing law. That story, plus the latest on teacher pay, nursing schools, course syllabi and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida to again debate whether books that contain sexual content can have literary merit. That story, plus the latest on campus politics, Schools of Hope, Head Start applications and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida lawmaker says literary merit doesn’t matter if books mention sex
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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January 9, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Florida to again debate whether books that contain sexual content can have literary merit. That story, plus the latest on campus politics, Schools of Hope, Head Start applications and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida's CFO calls school boards 'the most wasteful spenders in government.' That story, plus the latest on university leadership, recess time, bus safety and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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No ‘free pass’: Florida CFO calls for school board spending reviews
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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January 8, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Florida's CFO calls school boards 'the most wasteful spenders in government.' That story, plus the latest on university leadership, recess time, bus safety and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Should cameras be used in Florida school classrooms? That story, plus the latest on math lessons, Bible verses, under-capacity campuses and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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Florida lawmakers consider cameras in self-contained classrooms
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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January 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Should cameras be used in Florida school classrooms? That story, plus the latest on math lessons, Bible verses, under-capacity campuses and more, in today's Florida education news roundup.
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