Education

The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Wednesday, April 5th, 2023

A New College of Florida professor talks about changes at New College and bills in the Florida Legislature that impact higher education.

The Pinellas Classroom Teachers Association joined with the Pinellas educational support professionals to march from St. Petersburg City Hall to the former Tomlinson Adult Learning Center. The nearly 100 year old historic school will be...

Recently released text messages suggest New College of Florida Trustee, Matthew Spalding, coordinated efforts behind the scenes to overhaul the institution’s leadership. Alumni have said this news raises legal and ethical concerns.

The Hillsborough County School Board has expanded a proposed book ban county-wide as it voted 4-3 to remove the book, “This Book is Gay” from all middle school library shelves in Hillsborough County as of...

The Hillsborough (Florida) School Board discusses a challenged book: This Book is Gay by Juno Dawson.”

A massive expansion of Florida’s school-choice programs that would make all students eligible for taxpayer-backed vouchers is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

A senate committee approved a proposal on Wednesday that would establish more requirements for university-sponsored speakers and events.

Journalist Ben Montgomery was fired by Axios Media for calling out a DeSantis press agent for sending out propaganda, not press releases. Why are journalists afraid to speak the truth to power?

A universal school voucher bill (HB 1 / SB 202) is sailing through the Florida legislature.

The House passed a measure that would make every Florida student eligible for taxpayer-backed school vouchers. Critics slammed the expansion.

A teachers union has filed a challenge against the state Department of Education over new rules related to school books.