DeSantis says Florida is suing textbook publishers for ‘systematically overcharging’ schools

DeSantis alleged at least 5,900 instances of overcharges, saying civil penalties could amount to as much as $60.5 million between both publishers

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix August 19, 2025August 24, 2025

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‘Overbroad and unconstitutional’: Judge strikes down Florida law banning ‘pornographic’ school books

On the plaintiffs’ side were the Authors Guild, John Green, Jodi Picoult, and other authors and parents

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix August 17, 2025August 28, 2025

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Orange County School Board rejects bid to ditch LGBTQ+ History Month proclamation

This is the second time school board member and Moms for Liberty activist Alicia Farrant has tried to get rid of the proclamation.

by McKenna Schueler August 13, 2025September 1, 2025

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UCF increases out-of-state tuition, joining Florida’s other four highest-enrolled universities

University of Central Florida and University of South Florida trustees voted to raise out-of-state tuition by 10%

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix August 4, 2025August 24, 2025

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UCF to vote on joining FIU, FSU, UF in raising out-of-state tuition

The Board of Governors approved last month a rule allowing universities to raise out-of-state tuition this academic year and next

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix July 31, 2025August 20, 2025

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Group fighting ‘reverse racism’ targets Florida State University scholarships geared toward Black students

The complaint targets 32 scholarships at FSU funded by donors

by Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix and Chloe Greenberg July 25, 2025August 6, 2025

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Florida’s new schools commissioner promises to prevent students from being ‘indoctrinated’ in fiery speech

Kamoutsas is the former deputy chief of staff for Gov. Ron DeSantis

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix July 16, 2025August 13, 2025

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DeSantis’ Florida university accreditation plan gets go-ahead

Some Board of Governors members are expressing reservations about the plan

by Jim Turner News Service of Florida July 14, 2025August 10, 2025

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Three new education-related rules are in the works for Florida public schools

Included in the rules are requirements for training teachers to respond to children experiencing allergic reactions

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix July 9, 2025August 24, 2025

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Florida could move forward with DeSantis’ plan for alternative university accreditation organization

Longtime accrediting agency Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges has clashed with Florida education leaders in recent years

by News Service of Florida July 7, 2025August 26, 2025

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Federal appeals court rules against Florida teacher who challenged preferred pronoun law

The case involves a math teacher in Hillsborough County who is transgender

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix July 4, 2025July 25, 2025

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‘Gulf of America,’ high school phone ban and more Florida education laws now in effect

Several education bills were delayed until the last day of session and jammed into two major packages

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix July 2, 2025September 1, 2025

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DeSantis wants to ‘upend the monopoly of the woke accreditation cartels’ by developing a new university accreditor

The move comes in response to existing agencies the governor says require schools to ‘bend the knee’ to get accredited

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix June 27, 2025July 4, 2025

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Florida students’ math and reading scores rise in 2025

End-of-year testing results show Florida students were more proficient in math and reading than a year ago

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix June 27, 2025July 26, 2025

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Top state Republican ally Marva Johnson is now FAMU president despite widespread pushback

Her appointment has prompted protesters’ concerns that she may prove a political president

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix June 20, 2025June 29, 2025

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Florida officials open door for state colleges to increase out-of-state tuition by up to 15 percent

In-state tuition has not been raised since 2013

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix June 19, 2025July 11, 2025

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Florida falls in child wellbeing rankings after reading and math scores drop

Florida ranked 19th best in the education category in 2025. Last year, the state ranked 5th in education.

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix June 10, 2025July 16, 2025

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New UF leader approved, promises to oppose DEI despite ‘woke past’

‘DEI will not return to the University of Florida during my presidency’ Santa Ono said

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix May 27, 2025June 25, 2025

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President-elect tapped to run Florida’s only public HBCU is an ally to top state Republicans

Alumni questioned the decision to pick someone with no ties to the school or higher education experience.

by Christine Sexton and Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix May 19, 2025June 14, 2025

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Corporal punishment among education issues addressed in 2025 Florida legislative session

Lawmakers couldn’t agree to lift the secrecy of university presidential searches, lift labor restrictions for minors, or to implement a full ban on cellphones

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix May 6, 2025August 4, 2025

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DeSantis says Florida is suing textbook publishers for ‘systematically overcharging’ schools

‘Overbroad and unconstitutional’: Judge strikes down Florida law banning ‘pornographic’ school books

Orange County School Board rejects bid to ditch LGBTQ+ History Month proclamation

UCF increases out-of-state tuition, joining Florida’s other four highest-enrolled universities

UCF to vote on joining FIU, FSU, UF in raising out-of-state tuition

Group fighting ‘reverse racism’ targets Florida State University scholarships geared toward Black students

Florida’s new schools commissioner promises to prevent students from being ‘indoctrinated’ in fiery speech

DeSantis’ Florida university accreditation plan gets go-ahead

Three new education-related rules are in the works for Florida public schools

Florida could move forward with DeSantis’ plan for alternative university accreditation organization

Federal appeals court rules against Florida teacher who challenged preferred pronoun law

‘Gulf of America,’ high school phone ban and more Florida education laws now in effect

DeSantis wants to ‘upend the monopoly of the woke accreditation cartels’ by developing a new university accreditor

Florida students’ math and reading scores rise in 2025

Top state Republican ally Marva Johnson is now FAMU president despite widespread pushback

Florida officials open door for state colleges to increase out-of-state tuition by up to 15 percent

Florida falls in child wellbeing rankings after reading and math scores drop

New UF leader approved, promises to oppose DEI despite ‘woke past’

President-elect tapped to run Florida’s only public HBCU is an ally to top state Republicans

Corporal punishment among education issues addressed in 2025 Florida legislative session