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The Florida High School Athletic Association’s bylaws now say “sex” instead of “gender”
The State Board of Education approved changes in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s bylaws, replacing “gender” with “sex.”
Florida more than doubles the amount of vouchers for homeschooling
A Florida voucher program for home school students that began in the 2023-2024 school year is on pace to double in size — at least.
Facing the odds: Jessica Piper on rural activism and public schools
In this episode of Wide Awake America, host Nadine Smith interviews Jessica Piper, a passionate advocate for rural communities and public schools in America. Jessica, a former American literature teacher for 16 years, ran for...
Transgender Hillsborough teacher can use preferred pronouns, federal judge says
Listen: In April, a federal judge ruled that a transgender Hillsborough County teacher can use her preferred pronouns. The teacher considers this a win in a state that some may consider hostile to LGBTQ educators....
Arguments are set for July 1 in Florida’s fight against new federal Title IX rules
A judge will hear from Florida and other states to block a new Biden administration rule about sex-based discrimination in education programs
A judge sent to mediation a lawsuit about the removal of the book “And Tango Makes Three” from Escambia County school library shelves.
Gov. Ron DeSantis appeared to take exception to a U.S. News story outlining why Florida remained tops in the nation for education.
Dr. Devin Stephenson approved as president of Lakeland’s Florida Polytechnic University
Learn about the new president of Florida Polytechnic University and his vision for academics, STEM focus, and fostering innovation.
Brain drain: Unpacking Florida’s assault on academic freedom
In this episode of “Wide Awake America” on WMNF Tampa, host Nadine Smith speaks with Danaya Wright, a distinguished legal scholar and historian from the University of Florida. Professor Wright delves into the ongoing challenges...
Local Education News with Jessica Vaughn
Florida is now LAST in the nation in teacher pay, according to a recent survey reported by the National Education Association! We discussed that, the State's pre-emption of the allocation of state education funding, the...
Education and insurance bills are sent to the Florida governor
A bill limiting teacher preparation programs and one moving policies out of the state’s Citizens Property Insurance have been sent to Florida Gov. DeSantis.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a measure that will lead to the history of communism being taught in grades as low as kindergarten.
