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School districts across Florida are trying to figure out how to comply with new state laws that restrict how schools can teach about sexual orientation, gender identity, race and discrimination. In Palm Beach County schools, teachers are being told to review the books in their classroom libraries for references to racism and sexism.
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Democratic State Sen. Gary Farmer talks about his own party’s current shortcomings. A Florida educator who teaches future teachers has something to say about the state’s education policies. Plus, we talk with the publisher of Islandia Journal about extinct species and hidden Florida history.
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After more than 25 years in office, the chair of the Miami-Dade County School Board says she won't be running for re-election. Perla Tabares Hantman's announcement comes after she a drew a challenge from a candidate associated with Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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We dedicated this program to sharing stories from the LGBTQ+ community in South Florida and across the state. Plus, we highlight a project that focuses on trans joy.
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Florida Memorial University wants to create a pipeline to get more Black students into tech jobs. And gender and sexual orientation, should they be talked about at home or in the classroom? Plus, a nightclub makes a comeback and helps revitalize history.
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One of the semifinalists to be the next superintendent of Broward County Public Schools has been accused of covering up for a principal who refused to call the Holocaust a historical fact. The allegations are laid out in a whistleblower lawsuit filed last month.
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Data from 26 states — including Florida — suggests the coronavirus may have ended nearly two decades of nationwide progress toward getting diplomas to more students.
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We're joined by a panel of enrollment administrators from colleges and universities from across South Florida to discuss the state of higher education. Plus, Kate Payne joins WLRN to cover education.
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We're joined by a panel of enrollment administrators from colleges and universities from across South Florida to discuss the state of higher education. Plus, Kate Payne joins WLRN to cover education.
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We speak to FIU Sociologist Anindya Kundu about his popular TED Talk on education. Plus, Dem. State Rep. Dan Daley of Coral Springs about COVID, redistricting and what's on deck for the legislative session that starts next week. Finally, we share moments of joy from 2021.
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We speak to FIU Sociologist Anindya Kundu about his popular TED Talk on education. Plus, Dem. State Rep. Dan Daley of Coral Springs about COVID, redistricting and what's on deck for the legislative session that starts next week. Finally, we share moments of joy from 2021.
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Iman Alleyne has forged a community of teachers, parents, and students that want transparency in primary education. Florida banned public school teachers from teaching critical race theory in June.