FL: Education
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Palm Beach County schools tackle post-pandemic chronic absenteeism
Palm Beach County schools are working to curb chronic absenteeism, which has surged since the pandemic. Nearly 39% of Palm Beach County students …
New mental-health checklist aims to support returning Florida students
With mental health challenges on the rise among youths, school-based services have become a critical component in addressing the issues. A new …
Florida educators rally at convention to address 'critical challenges'
Florida took center stage at the American Federation of Teachers national convention in Houston this week, as educators rallied to support and …
Free summer camps boost career goals for underserved youth
A series of free summer camps focused on STEM and other career paths seeks to boost the career goals of youth in the agricultural community of Immokal…
Kids Count report: Florida maintains in education, ranks 30th in child well-being
Florida is ranked 30th in the 2024 Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The annual report ranks states on the overall condition …
Black girls' safety in schools: Miami-Dade study makes urgent call for change
A new report shows Black girls are enduring disproportionate discipline, sexual harassment and public humiliation from school-based police and …
Report: Florida last in public education
A new Network for Public Education report grades Florida an "F" for its public school funding. As Florida lawmakers negotiate the state budget in …
'Safer Internet Day' offers free resources to parents, children
As Florida lawmakers advance bills to restrict children's access to social media, today's Safer internet Day is a global campaign to raise awareness …
FL schools grapple with insufficient funding, persistent state budget cuts
A new report that examines school funding formulas finds 80% of states, including Florida, are grappling with ongoing state budget reductions and a …
FL GOP bill could ban rainbow flags in schools, government buildings
Another GOP proposal is sparking controversy in Florida over freedom of expression, as it aims to ban rainbow flags from being displayed. House Bill …
FL teachers sue state over restriction on pronoun use
Three Florida teachers filed suit Wednesday over a Florida statute they claim targets transgender and nonbinary teachers for being themselves at work…
Why is sociology on the chopping block in Florida?
Another controversial move in Florida's education system is a proposal to drop sociology, the study of social life and the causes and consequences of …