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Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill into law that will make more former foster youth eligible for tuition waivers at public colleges and universities, and increase monthly stipends for some relatives who become foster caregivers.
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The government is struggling to bring all 3 million-plus students back to schools that were shuttered when the pandemic hit. Teachers are ready to resume classes. But obstacles loom.
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The Supreme Court nominee says it was her time as a competitive debater in high school that paved her way for future success. Current students on her school's debate team say her nomination is changing how they view themselves and each other.
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Hurricanes, wildfires and floods: Across the country, climate change is driving more severe weather, and many schools are not prepared.
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Students in Broward County Public Schools should expect to be randomly searched. The district has started using metal detectors to screen for weapons in the classroom.
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Two years ago, Florida schools sent students home for what they thought would be a two week spring break. Instead, schools stayed closed for the rest of year. It's a decision that school counselors say significantly affected students' mental health.
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Florida will be the first state in the nation to fully transition its public schools to such progress monitoring. Governor Ron DeSantis said the change will allow teachers and parents to check in on students before the year is over.
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For one gay high school student in Miami, outcry over the proposal has pushed him to take his political advocacy to the next level.
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For the first time in years, both of Florida's two largest school districts have new leaders. The superintendents are taking over at a time when public education is increasingly politicized.
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If state lawmakers pass the Parental Rights in Education bill, LGBTQ students won’t feel safe in school. That was the message from many of the speakers at a rally outside Miami Beach City Hall.
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The Broward County school board has unanimously approved a nearly three-year contract with superintendent Vickie Cartwright. She’s the first woman to hold the permanent post.
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While many Florida school districts are facing complaints about books deemed inappropriate for minors, not all officials are in full support of banning them.