Search Results for: miss ana

Nondisclosure rule adds to secrecy of searches for college presidents, smooth Day 1 in Broward, book and bus issues for districts, and more

College search secrecy: A rule quietly approved by the Board of Governors last November requires all members of college presidential search committees to sign non-disclosure agreements. Its existence became known only last week during a Florida Atlantic University trustees meeting when one trustee accused two others of violating the terms requiring confidentiality of the search.... Read more »

Broward is last district to open today, Brevard school’s football season suspended over hazing, A/C issues, black history and more

Around the state: Broward become the final state school district to open today, a Brevard high school's football program and coach have been suspended until further notice after a video of a hazing incident was posted on social media, air-conditioning issues continue in several districts, black community leaders urge Palm Beach school officials to "teach... Read more »

State education officials sued over law banning DEI funding, bus chaos on Day 1 in Duval, Hillsborough changes course and will offer AP psych, and more

Around the state: A group of New College professors and students have filed a lawsuit against state education officials over a new law that bans university spending on diversity, equity and inclusion programs and prohibits the teaching of "disfavored" subjects on race, sexuality and gender, a shortage of school bus drivers led to a chaotic... Read more »

Recapping Day 1 of new school year for most, Corcoran suggests federal investigation into bid is political, proposed book-challenge rule, and more

School Day 1, a recap: Excitement and energy marked the first day back at school in 61 of the state's 67 school districts, which was also dotted with late school buses, teacher and staff shortages, adjustments being made because of new state laws, additional security including metal detectors, sweltering heat and air-conditioning issues, a power outage... Read more »

Diaz now says AP course fine as-is, first day of school for most, Diaz cancels town hall appearance, bats move into Tampa school and more

Diaz clears AP course: Late Wednesday, as most districts prepared to open schools today, Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. sent a memo to superintendents telling them the College Board's Advanced Placement psychology course had been reviewed and "can be taught consistent with Florida law," even with its inclusion of discussion about sexual orientation and gender... Read more »

Confusion persists even after state says AP psych course can be taught, grand jury investigating bid-rigging in Jefferson County district, and more

AP course is back, maybe: Confusion over the availability of the College Board's AP psychology course to state students this coming school year was not clarified with Friday's announcement from the education commissioner that the course "can be taught in its entirety in a manner that is age and developmentally appropriate." Manny Diaz Jr. did... Read more »