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Florida Board of Education

banned books, First Amendment

Florida pushes back in a legal fight over school books

Florida is trying to fend off a lawsuit by publishing companies and authors over the removal of books from school libraries.
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A change to the search process for Florida university presidents draws criticism

The proposal would give the chair of the state university system’s Board of Governors more authority over searches for university presidents.
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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.
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Florida education board will weigh high school athlete pay for NIL

The Florida Board of Education will consider allowing high-school athletes to be compensated for such things as NIL endorsement deals.
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Florida teachers union reacts to state’s Board of Education meeting

The state’s largest teacher’s union said the Florida Board of Education blames teachers for what’s wrong with public schools.  Andrew Spar is president of the Florida Education Association. He spoke in a Zoom webinar following...
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St. Petersburg College proposes three new degree programs

They are B.S. degrees in cardiopulmonary sciences and secondary English education and a bachelor of applied science degree in digital media.
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Federal judge rejects a challenge to Florida’s controversial law on transgender athletes

A federal judge has rejected a challenge to a Florida law banning transgender female students from playing on women’s and girls’ sports teams.
The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Thurs., October 19, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Pinellas beach restoration Hurricane Idalia caused major destruction to Pinellas County beaches. The emergency beach restoration project is projected to cost upwards of 20 million dollars.   Dredging in Puerto Rico A proposed dredging project...
The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Tues., October 10, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Desnatis criticizes Palestine support On Sunday, hundreds gathered in Tampa to show support for the people of Palestine. However, Governor DeSantis took to social media to call the demonstrations abhorrent.   Controversial textbook approved The...
banned books, First Amendment

First Amendment advocates urge a judge to reject dismissal of their lawsuit against Escambia County for removing books from school libraries

Plaintiffs contend Escambia County violated First Amendment and equal-protection rights in removing 10 books from school library shelves.
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School districts grapple with Florida’s AP course confusion

School districts around Florida are taking a patchwork of approaches to a college-credit psychology course, amid a dustup between Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration and the College Board.
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College Board says Florida has “effectively banned” its AP psychology course

Florida’s restrictions on instruction about sexual orientation & gender identity have “effectively banned” an AP psychology course.

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