Maxwell: Florida lawmakers were right to push for later high school start times. They shouldn't cave now
Students shouldn’t start catching buses at 5:30 am. That’s why Florida lawmakers passed a law in 2023, saying high school shouldn’t start until 8:30 am. But now they’re talking ...
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Gov. Ron DeSantis proposes record funding for Florida K-12 education
Governor Ron DeSantis released his proposed education budget this week, and despite asking for a historic $29.7 billion for K ...
Florida graduation rates rise in 2024, but Leon County sees a drop
Gov. Ron DeSantis boasted of Florida's high school graduation rate in early January, which edged to 89.7% in 2024, a slight increase from the 2023 rate at 88%. But at the same time, Leon County's ...
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Editorial: DeSantis can claim high ground with budget plan that puts Floridians first
Ron DeSantis will be issuing ... professional training programs that let high-school students learn the kinds of trades that lead to brighter futures. DeSantis should also press lawmakers to ...
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Florida Education Association blasts Gov. DeSantis budget, says it doesn’t adequately fund public education
The Florida Education Association, a union representing teachers, support staff and higher education faculty, is blasting Gov ...
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DeSantis seeks $29.7 billion for Florida K-12 education budget
Ron DeSantis put ... The Leon County school district is setting AI best practices as a top priority, WFSU reports. From the police blotter ... A Brevard County high school student was arrested ...
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Expected early exit of Florida’s Nuñez creates new opening for DeSantis to cement control
according to three people aware of the school’s plans but not authorized to discuss them publicly. The imminent departure of Nuñez would give Gov. Ron DeSantis yet another high-profile position ...