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School races on primary ballot today, Hillsborough tax stays on Nov. 5 ballot, teaching openings disputed, and more
From school districts to education districts
The expanding number of states making flexible spending accounts (ESAs) accessible to their public education students is accelerating the transition from school choice to education choice as families spend their ESA funds on a variety of educational services and products beyond schools. As more education providers enter the public education market and public education increasingly… Read more »
Metal detector delays, school tax referendums, calls for resignations and more
Around the state: A tax referendum is moving forward in Hillsborough, metal detectors caused delays in Broward and one university official sent a letter that asks for leaders to resign. Here are details about those stories and other developments from the state’s districts, private schools, and colleges and universities: Miami-Dade: A Miami-Dade Public Schools psychologist… Read more »
Back-to-school, microschools and more Florida education news
Around the state: Today is the first day of school for all public-school students in 58 of the state’s 67 counties. Clay and Collier start on Tuesday, while Broward, Liberty, Monroe, Sumter and Taylor counties start on Wednesday. Miami-Dade students return on Thursday, while Madison County has a rolling start that runs today through Wednesday…. Read more »
Parties endorse school board candidates, shooting victims settle lawsuit, vape detectors, and more Florida education news
Around the state: In what could be the last round of non-partisan school board races in Florida, expect Republicans and Democrats to use school board results in the Aug. 20 primaries to say they have momentum heading into the November general election. Gov. Ron DeSantis began taking an active role in school board races two years… Read more »
Schools close for Debby, scholarships grow, teacher pay rises and more Florida education news
Around the state: Schools and higher education institutions across the state announced closures as they braced for a Monday morning landfall of Hurricane Debby in the Big Bend. Public schools near the storm’s path have opened as shelters. News Service of Florida. Tallahassee Democrat. WTXL. WCTV. Gainesville Sun. Florida lawmakers and education leaders say they… Read more »
Private school safety, school district budgets and more Florida education news
Around the state: A new state law paves the way for more small charter or private schools to open in existing facilities without having to cut through additional local government red tape. WLRN. The same law also streamlines educator certification for classical schools. Florida Phoenix. Law enforcement agencies statewide will soon be urged to apply… Read more »
Chronic absenteeism, enrollment declines and more Florida education news
Around the state: Duval County school district leaders seek to curb chronic absenteeism manage its budget ahead of anticipated shortfalls in 2025. Sarasota expects an enrollment decline as participation in education choice scholarship programs increases. An 11-year-old Virginia boy accused of making bomb threats at Flagler County schools won’t waive extradition. Duval: After cutting 400… Read more »
