State Board Of Education Pushes Through Black History Curriculum Changes
By Jackson Gianchetta On Wednesday, July 19th the Florida State Board of Education adopted new changes in curriculum regarding the teaching of Black History in the state’s social studies classrooms that many have condemned as regressive and a step backward…
H.B. 999 Extends DeSantis’ Anti-Woke Crusade
The Florida Legislature is debating House Bill 999 (HB 999) or the Public Postsecondary Educational Institutions. The bill details legislation relating to policies regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in public universities. The bill was first filed in late…
Bright Futures Changed to Allow Work Hours
By James Grossmann One of Florida’s most defining features in education is the lottery-funded Bright Futures Scholarship. The scholarship grants incoming college students financial aid towards their tuition and other costs given they satisfy certain academic and community service…
Florida Takes Steps To Remove FSA Standardized Testing
By James Grossman In the state of Florida, all students in the third grade up to the tenth grade must take the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA), which tests students in writing, reading, and mathematics. These exams can be quite…