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Historic Black fraternity cuts Orlando convention after Florida approves controversial Black history curriculum

The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity cited Florida Gov. DeSantis’ ‘harmful, racist, and insensitive policies’

by Bellanee Plaza July 28, 2023July 24, 2025

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‘Marxist studies, that’s not a loss for Florida’: DeSantis shrugs off high faculty turnover at New College

New College has been filling positions that account for nearly a third of the school’s faculty

by News Service of Florida July 28, 2023May 29, 2025

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Florida approves PragerU’s conservative ‘curriculum’ to be used in schools

Descriptions of the content on the PragerU website bill it as ‘the leading network with educational, entertaining, pro-American kids shows for every grade’

by News Service of Florida July 25, 2023April 3, 2025

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Vice President Harris condemns Florida’s ‘extremist’ leaders over education guidelines about slavery

Harris joined numerous Black leaders throughout the country in criticizing state officials for signing off on the curriculum changes

by News Service of Florida July 24, 2023August 3, 2023

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Florida education board approves new rules on bathroom use and preferred pronouns in public schools

The revised rule came after Gov. DeSantis and lawmakers approved a law prohibiting instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity

by News Service of Florida July 20, 2023March 18, 2025

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Florida Board of Education approves Black history curriculum that says slaves benefitted from slavery

Numerous teachers from across Florida objected to the changes and asked the board to put the proposal on hold

by Ryan Dailey, NSF July 19, 2023June 3, 2025

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New College of Florida faces ‘ridiculously high’ level of faculty turnover

For example, six faculty members have retired, six have resigned and six took leave without pay

by News Service of Florida July 18, 2023January 28, 2025

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Florida Board of Education tees up rules prohibiting TikTok, preferred pronouns in schools

The proposals will go before the board during a meeting Wednesday

by News Service of Florida July 14, 2023August 14, 2024

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United Faculty of Florida union blasts decision to halt search for Florida Atlantic University president

The union called on Chancellor Ray Rodrigues to allow FAU’s search to ‘continue unhindered or to immediately resign from his position’

by Ryan Dailey, NSF July 11, 2023March 12, 2024

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New proposals target TikTok, adult performances and preferred names at Florida schools

Some of the proposed rules stem from controversial new state laws set to go into effect Saturday

by Ryan Dailey, NSF June 28, 2023August 3, 2023

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University officials postpone plan to increase tuition for out-of-state students in Florida

The announcement came hours after Gov. DeSantis touted efforts to avoid tuition hikes

by Ryan Dailey, NSF June 23, 2023June 5, 2024

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Authors and parents sue Lake County Schools over banned book about penguin family

‘Tango Makes Three’ is a picture book about a penguin family with two fathers

by Bellanee Plaza June 20, 2023February 26, 2025

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Gov. DeSantis signs bill to establish state-run ‘competitive’ school in Florida

The school could start admitting students as early as the 2024-2025 academic year

by News Service of Florida June 20, 2023May 21, 2025

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Florida Virtual School pauses hiring amid drop in course completion numbers

The completion of courses is a key metric for the school, which only gets paid if students finish online classes

by Ryan Dailey, NSF June 8, 2023May 9, 2025

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Experts worry about costs and challenges of Florida’s new law that pushes back school start times

The later start times could force Orange and other large districts to purchase more school buses and hire more bus drivers

by Ryan Dailey, NSF May 22, 2023March 12, 2025

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NAACP issues travel advisory for Florida, calling state ‘hostile’ under Gov. DeSantis

The statement comes in direct response to DeSantis’ elimination of DEI programs

by Chloe Greenberg May 22, 2023November 19, 2023

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Florida’s Board of Education will consider publishing an annual list of banned library books

The proposed rule lays out a process for districts to report materials ‘subject to an objection by a parent or resident’ of school districts

by News Service of Florida May 19, 2023January 7, 2024

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Gov. DeSantis signs bill to defund diversity programs at Florida colleges

Schools also will not be able to spend money on programs or activities that ‘promote or engage in political or social activism’

by Ryan Dailey, NSF May 15, 2023June 24, 2024

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Florida Gov. DeSantis approves later start times for middle and high school students

The start times will be required to take effect by July 2026, giving school districts three years to develop plans

by News Service of Florida May 15, 2023December 17, 2024

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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill to ban students from using phones and TikTok in schools

The law will take effect in July

by Ryan Dailey, NSF May 10, 2023July 23, 2025