New College of Florida students, faculty challenge state law that restricts topics about history and race

The 2023 law built on a controversial law 2022 statute that restricted the way race-related concepts can be taught in higher education

by Dara Kam, News Service of Florida October 24, 2023October 17, 2024

The 2023 law built on a controversial law 2022 statute that restricted the way race-related concepts can be taught in higher education

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Richard Corcoran to make up to $1.3 million per year as New College of Florida president

The deal also steers hundreds of thousands of dollars in deferred compensation and retention payments to Corcoran

by Ryan Dailey, NSF October 23, 2023June 13, 2024

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DeSantis ally Richard Corcoran chosen to be New College of Florida president

Since his installation as interim leader in February, Corcoran has overseen sweeping changes to the school

by Ryan Dailey, NSF October 4, 2023March 11, 2024

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New College eyeballs new president finalists, starts erasing gender-studies program

Corcoran touted a five-year business plan, new athletic programs, a new logo and mascot, and other bro-friendly ideas

by Ryan Dailey, NSF August 11, 2023June 19, 2024

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New College of Florida wants $2 million for ‘Freedom Institute’ to combat ‘cancel culture’

The Board of Trustees, handpicked by Gov. DeSantis aims to promote ‘tolerance of opposing views’

by Ryan Dailey, NSF July 7, 2023June 5, 2025

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New College of Florida’s new conservative-led board abolishes DEI office in very first meeting

The move comes as Gov. DeSantis aims to eliminate DEI from all Florida schools

by Ryan Dailey, NSF March 1, 2023July 7, 2025

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New College board fires president, installs former GOP House Speaker Richard Corcoran

The moves came after Gov. Ron DeSantis this month appointed six conservative board members

by Ryan Dailey, NSF February 1, 2023March 30, 2025

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Florida’s former Dept of Education head protected from testifying in college ‘intellectual freedom’ survey lawsuit

by News Service of Florida July 19, 2022May 22, 2025

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Florida moves to shield former Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran from college ‘viewpoint diversity’ lawsuit

by News Service of Florida July 12, 2022June 7, 2024

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Florida Department of Education rejects nearly three-quarters of proposed elementary school math textbooks under revised state standards

by Alex Galbraith April 18, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida Education Commissioner threatens superintendents, school boards of mask-requiring districts with funding decrease

by Ryan Dailey, NSF August 11, 2021August 3, 2023

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Florida Education Commissioner threatens superintendents, school boards of mask-requiring districts with funding decrease

by Ryan Dailey, NSF August 11, 2021August 3, 2023

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New College of Florida students, faculty challenge state law that restricts topics about history and race

Richard Corcoran to make up to $1.3 million per year as New College of Florida president

DeSantis ally Richard Corcoran chosen to be New College of Florida president

New College eyeballs new president finalists, starts erasing gender-studies program

New College of Florida wants $2 million for ‘Freedom Institute’ to combat ‘cancel culture’

New College of Florida’s new conservative-led board abolishes DEI office in very first meeting

New College board fires president, installs former GOP House Speaker Richard Corcoran

Florida’s former Dept of Education head protected from testifying in college ‘intellectual freedom’ survey lawsuit

Florida moves to shield former Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran from college ‘viewpoint diversity’ lawsuit

Florida Department of Education rejects nearly three-quarters of proposed elementary school math textbooks under revised state standards

Florida Education Commissioner threatens superintendents, school boards of mask-requiring districts with funding decrease

Florida Education Commissioner threatens superintendents, school boards of mask-requiring districts with funding decrease

Judge overturns ruling for Florida teachers unions finding school reopenings unconstitutional

Florida judge sides with unions on reopening schools

Florida’s education commissioner calls for keeping schools closed until May

Legal fight continues in Florida to allow Christian schools to pray over loudspeakers

Florida’s education commissioner is fighting to allow prayer over loudspeakers at school athletic events

Florida Department of Education report card says schools are improving

Appeals court weighs 2017 Florida law that seeks to boost charter schools

At least 30 Florida school districts are now participating in the state’s ‘guardian’ program