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Trump, Florida and Department of Education

USA Today · 22h

If Trump shutters the Department of Education, where does the money go? A look at Florida

The feds not only fund programs for the most vulnerable children, but also Pell grants, manage state compliance with federal law, like Title IX.

Tampa Bay Times · 3d

How will a second Trump presidency impact education in Florida?

Schools could see the Department of Education dismantled, and a nationwide expansion of some Florida policies.

U.S. News & World Report · 14h

Trump Wants to End 'Wokeness' in Education. He Has Vowed to Use Federal Money as Leverage

President-elect Donald Trump has a vision for education that revolves around a single goal: to rid America’s schools of perceived “wokeness” and “left-wing indoctrination.”

Florida schools pulled hundreds of books last year

USA Today · 8h

It's famous and among the most-removed books in Florida school districts. What is it?

Acclaimed classic “ The Handmaid’s Tale ” is one of the most-removed books in Florida schools.

Tribune News Service on MSN · 23m

Florida schools removed more than 700 books after objections, report says. But many more pulled from shelves out of fear

Florida school districts reported more than 700 books removed from their shelves last school year because of objections from local residents, according to a list released by the Florida Department of Education this week,

The Associated Press on MSN · 2d

Florida education officials report hundreds of books pulled from school libraries

The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison. “Forever” by Judi Blume. “Slaughterhouse-Five” by Kurt Vonnegut. All have been pulled from the shelves of some Florida schools, according to the latest list compiled by the Florida Department of Education tallying books removed by local school districts.

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Florida Legislature education leadership takes shape as session nears

The big story: Leadership is shaping up for the Florida Legislature’s upcoming session, for which committees begin meeting in ...

2don MSNOpinion

Opinion: Florida: Leading the nation in affordable, high-quality education

The cost of tuition and fees at Florida’s public universities have remained the same since the 2014-15 academic year.

4hon MSN

Florida SAT scores decline since 2017, educators raise concerns

Florida's average SAT scores have dropped to 948 in 2024, 18 points lower than last year and nearly 70 points lower than 2017 ...

11hOpinion

Column: Florida’s multibillion-dollar opportunity to bridge the college enrollment gap

A new report shows there are differences in economic returns across education levels for underserved students.

Florida's Education Dept. releases a list of over 700 books removed in K-12 schools

The list includes classics and newer favorites that were removed or discontinued in Florida K-12 schools during the 2023-2024 ...

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