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Florida Board of Education wants parents punished if their kids report false threats on schools

"All threats will be taken seriously and will result in severe consequences, including for parents,” said Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr.

Black Nerds Matter: Anisa Sellers

In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome our first remote guest, Anisa Sellers! Anisa is an educator at the Virginia Aquarium, a Virginia State University (VSU) graduate, and an alumna of The Diversity Project....

Clearwater school for neurodivergent students picks up the pieces after Hurricane Milton

The LiFT campus has faced over a million dollars worth of damages after Hurricane Milton. The school plans to reopen Monday.

Tampa renames street for Dr. Walter L. Smith, pioneering educator and FAMU President

WMNF Sunday Forum host, Walter Smith, II and his family were honored to participate in a ceremony today to rename a portion of N. Albany Avenue in honor of his father, Dr. Walter L. Smith....
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After he loses a school board election, Foganholi is named by DeSantis to the State Board of Education

The group Educated We Stand said, “In a true democracy, elected officials are chosen by the people, not anointed by political power.”
Labor unions

Public employee unions and Florida will square off in court in October

Education unions are challenging restrictions that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Legislature placed on public employee unions.
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School chaplain law draws criticism after new guidelines are released

Listen: The Florida Department of Education issued guidelines on a controversial new law Tuesday. It allows volunteer chaplains in schools statewide. The Volunteer School Chaplain Program will allow religious leaders to provide support and services...

USF education professor creates artificial intelligence tool for K-12 teachers

Listen: School is back in session for students in the Tampa Bay area. This year, many classrooms are utilizing artificial intelligence. A University of South Florida professor is trying to make using A.I. even easier...
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A court backs the appointment by Gov. DeSantis of a Manatee County School Board member

An appeals court Friday ruled that Gov. Ron DeSantis should be able to appoint a successor for a Manatee County School Board member.
Buying school supplies during the tax holiday

Florida’s back-to-school sales tax “holiday” has begun – here’s what you can save on

Through Aug. 11, shoppers will avoid paying sales taxes on most clothes, shoes, book bags, school supplies and personal computers.
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‘NIL’ deals approved for Florida high school athletes

High school athletes in Florida, like their college counterparts, will be able to make money through NIL endorsements and other deals.

It’s the School Board vs the Board of County Commissioners

The Hillsborough County school board is suing the county commission over the commission's decision to delay a vote on the school board-approved referendum to increase the property tax millage to increase pay for teachers and...

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