Florida teachers now must self-report certain arrests to their schools

Previously, teachers were required to self-report arrests or charges related only to the abuse of a child or sale or possession of controlled substances

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix September 29, 2025September 29, 2025

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Nearly a third of Florida professors looking for work in different state

Faculty cited state policy on tenure, elimination of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and the cost of living

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix September 5, 2025September 5, 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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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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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 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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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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Florida urges court to reconsider decision against parents who don’t support child’s pronoun use at school

The state officials’ brief described the panel ruling as ‘disastrous for parents everywhere’

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida May 8, 2025May 22, 2025

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Florida lawmakers approve bill banning cell phone use during school day

The cell-phone change was included in a broader education bill that passed in the final hours of the last scheduled night of this year’s legislative session

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida May 5, 2025July 5, 2025

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Florida wrestles with whether to ban phones in more schools

Two of Florida’s largest school districts in Orange County and Broward County have strengthened the restriction, banning phone use for the entire school day