Cursive writing will be a revived practice after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an amended teacher training and mentoring bill into law, which requires cursive instruction for Florida students in grades three through five.

Under a contentious bill in the Republican-controlled state Legislature, Cassie Urbenz’s union — and others like it around the state — could face decertification.

When adjusted for inflation, the average teacher salary decreased by an estimated 4.6% over the past decade, according to a new report.

The School Board of Broward County will strengthen staff-issued credit card practices after state education officials opened an investigation into the Board chair's $150 ticket purchase for a Democratic political fundraiser with public funds.

Developed with the Supreme Twins Foundation, the camp aims to provide a structured, supportive environment for a demographic often underserved by traditional summer programming for those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other conditions.

Florida teachers’ average starting salary increased between 2025 and 2026, although not enough to improve Florida’s nationwide standing, according to data from the National Education Association.

School board chair Sarah Leonardi submitted a letter to the commissioner of education confirming her secretary used the a district-issued purchasing card to buy an $150 ticket for a partisan event.

Board members agreed they didn't have enough time to go through the proposal to have Success Academy operate out of five existing high schools — saying they received it just the day before. "We're required to make a vote with a gun to our head," said board member Danny Espino. "I don't think that it's lost on us that we are negotiating from a weakened position."

The board is moving forward with an internal search to capture candidates who could potentially lead the country's third largest school district.

The 803 job cuts are estimated to save $36.6 million for a district dealing with a financial crisis. In two years, the district projects a loss of 20,000 students, which will result in a dramatic budget deficit.