Florida Department of Education Seeks Public’s Input
The Florida Department of Education is seeking the public’s input about reforming the “Common Core.”
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Florida Department Of Education Could Call Out Schools Lacking Armed Security Guards
The Florida Department of Education is taking aim at schools without armed security guards after a survey revealed 200 schools are not complying with state law that mandates the safety measure.
State’s Education Department Launches Website Asking For Public Input On New Testing Standards
The department launched a standards review portal where anyone with a vested interest in Florida’s public school curriculum can share their thoughts.
Alien presence at Miami Mall was ruled out by the Miami Police Department, despite memes and a flurry of online discussion
Silhouettes of aliens creature on dark background (Miami Mall not pictured) – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by FOTOKITA Police assembling, teenagers sprinting, and a gray patch that seems to be moving: This week, on social media, footage from a Miami outdoor mall gave rise to hysterical allegations that aliens had touched down on Earth. However,
New Black history standards adopted by the Florida Board of Education are criticized as “a big step backward”
Classroom – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by smolaw A new set of guidelines for how Black history should be taught in the state’s public schools, which the Florida Board of Education adopted, drew criticism from advocates for education and civil rights who believed that pupils should be able to understand the “full truth” of American
In 2022, the Florida Lottery raised over $2.3 billion for education initiatives
Florida Lottery – Scratch-off ticket counter — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: The Toidi In the fiscal year 2021–2022, the Florida Lottery stated that it transferred $2.3 billion to the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF). This is the second year in a row that contributions to education have topped $2 billion in a single
Broward County Police Departments exploring the use of facial recognition technology to identify criminals
Facial Recognition 3D rendering – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Vikks Technology that once seemed only possible in movies is making its way to Broward County law enforcement departments in an effort to “accurately” identify criminals. However, many residents and critics believe the Pembroke Pines department and other departments across the state could be crossing
Education Commissioner Orders Florida Schools to Reopen in August
On Monday, June 6, Florida education commissioner Richard Corcoran issued an emergency order aimed at reopening schools in the fall. The Commissioner ordered public schools to reopen in August and offer “the full panoply of services” to students and families. The order stipulates that parents have the option of either sending their children back to
Florida State University To Privatize Athletics Department
Florida State University is privatizing its athletics department, effectively allowing it to operate like a corporation that’s shielded from public-records requests.
School Safety Review Finds One-Third Of Incidents At Florida Schools Reported To Law Enforcement
The Florida Department of Education has released the latest data from the School Environmental Safety Incident Reporting System, which found one-third of incidents at schools across the state were reported to law enforcement.