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Changing to the ‘Gulf of America’ is ready for Florida House floor votes

The bills would replace the Gulf of Mexico in Florida laws and educational materials and are headed to a House vote.

Forest school: A different way of learning with Erin Melia and Justine Wilson

Join Tanja and Anni to discuss forest schools with expert guests Justin Wilson of Curious and Kind and Erin Melia of Mangrove School.
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The full Florida House will consider a bill to mandate that students learn cursive writing

Florida state Sen. Erin Grall, R-Vero Beach, has filed a Senate version of the bill (SB 1394), which has not been heard in committees.

The Scoop: Thurs. Mar. 20, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Roundup of news headlines produced for WMNF Community Radio: Education bill, US Postal drivers strike, and land swap.
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Florida lawmakers are closer to reversing course on school start times

A 2023 Florida law aimed for later daily start times for high schools, but the 2025 legislature is on track to go back on that.
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Restrictions on teacher prep programs are ready for consideration in Florida

Supporters say it prevents “indoctrination” in teacher preparation programs, but opponents say it shuts down discussion.
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In what would be a flip-flop, some Florida lawmakers now seek ‘transparency’ in higher ed searches

Supporters of Florida's 2022 law said secrecy was needed to help attract top higher ed candidates who might otherwise be hesitant to apply.

A Florida bill targets ‘DEI’ in med schools and state contracts

The bill would requires recipients of state contracts & grants to certify that they won’t use the money on DEI efforts in Florida.
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The fight over Florida school book reviews is appealed

Three parents have gone to a federal appeals court after a district judge tossed out their challenge to a Florida school book review process.
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The Florida House holds off on ‘NIL’ recommendations

A national legal settlement could require state universities to pay millions of dollars to current and some former athletes for NIL rights.

The Scoop: Fri. March 14, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

The Bike to Work Ride and Rally in Tampa highlighted new bike routes that the city announced in January.

The Scoop: Wed. March 12, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Stringed instruments from the Holocaust era will be brought to life in an upcoming concert in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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