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Scales of Justice Law

Florida accused of violating judge’s order in “Stop WOKE” case

Plaintiffs accuse Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration of violating a judge’s order that blocked parts of the Stop WOKE law from being enforced.

New College alumni and UFF push back after DeSantis appoints 6 Trustees

The President of United Faculty of Florida & a New College of Florida alumnus slam Governor DeSantis for appointing 6 conservative Trustees.

Picks by DeSantis could lead to changes at New College of Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed six new members to the New College of Florida Board of Trustees, which could radically change the public college.
University of South Florida

DeSantis wants Florida colleges and universities to list resources they are putting into activities on diversity, equity and inclusion and critical race theory

Gov. Ron DeSantis wants state colleges and universities to explain resources they are putting into activities related to diversity, equity and inclusion and critical race theory.
University of South Florida, Tampa

A judge is poised to hear a case on the fight over Florida’s ‘Intellectual Freedom’ law

A federal judge will consider the constitutionality of a Florida law requiring “intellectual freedom and viewpoint diversity” surveys on state college campuses.
lgbt

Florida Senate President points to possible expansion of “Don’t Say Gay” education law

The Florida Senate President signaled support for a potential expansion of Florida’s “Parental Rights in Education” law.

Hillsborough County teachers warn teacher shortage could grow worse as a pay dispute continues

As Hillsborough County public schools report hundreds of instructional vacancies, teachers are appealing the school board, amid a staffing shortage they warn could grow worse in the months to come if concerns about pay and...
education

The state of education in Florida with Hillsborough School Board member Jessica Vaughn

We speak with Jessica Vaughn, a member of the Hillsborough County School Board, about education issues in Florida.
university of south florida

Judge blocks Florida’s Stop WOKE law on race-related instruction

A federal judge blocked Florida's "positively dystopian" Stop WOKE law that restricts how race can be taught in universities.

Pinellas County School Board approves new contract raising teacher pay, starting salary to $50k

After months of negotiations, the Pinellas County School Board unanimously approved a new contract agreement on Tuesday that delivers pay raises for over 7,000 teachers and instructional staff in Pinellas County public schools, as well...
university of south florida

A Florida tenure review regulation for university professors advances; it includes a “Stop WOKE” provision

Florida higher education officials gave initial approval to a tenure-review regulation for university professors based on the Stop WOKE law.
lgbt lgbtq

Opponents revamp their challenge to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” education law

Parents and others have filed a revised lawsuit after a federal judge tossed out a challenge to Florida's "Don't Say Gay" education law.

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