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Months after access to a popular children’s book about a male penguin couple hatching a chick was restricted at school libraries because of Florida’s so-called Don’t Say Gay law, a central Florida school district says it has reversed that decision.
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Vice President Kamala Harris said some states have tried "to ban teaching Latino and Hispanic history." Her spokesperson cited two examples — and one of them doesn’t back up her claim.
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The College Board says schools in Florida should not offer its Advanced Placement course in psychology to students, citing guidance from state officials to exclude content on sexual orientation and gender identity.
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After the School District of Palm Beach County agreed to pay nearly half a million dollars to resolve a lawsuit over its use of the Baker Act on students, some advocates want more protections for children.
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A federal appeals court rejected a lawsuit alleging the University of Miami should refund money to students because of a campus shutdown early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Florida has adopted new African American History and Social Students standards but that's not assuaging concerns the state is watering down African American history. Disagreement remains over what should and shouldn’t be included.
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The United Faculty of Florida union is pushing back against a decision by the state university system to halt Florida Atlantic University's search for a new president.
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The law changes how most public employees pay union dues, while requiring more members pay dues to keep unions alive. The double-whammy law is seen as an existential threat by many workers and unions.
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Several laws restricting what can be taught in Florida classrooms and how students can conduct themselves will take effect on Saturday.
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The lawsuit challenges a federal law that requires colleges and universities to submit to private accreditors to qualify for federal funding.
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Leon County Schools Superintendent Rocky Hanna has reached a settlement with Florida's education department after Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized him for infusing “politically charged statements” and “personal views” into his administration.
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Florida's online public school has paused hiring and is taking other precautions amid a drop in full-time students completing courses.