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Trump calls to 'disband' Department of Education

Palm Beach Post · 15h

If Trump shutters the Department of Education, where does the money go? A look at Florida

The feds not only fund programs for the most vulnerable children, but also Pell grants, manage state compliance with federal law, like Title IX.

Tampa Bay Times · 3d

How will a second Trump presidency impact education in Florida?

Schools could see the Department of Education dismantled, and a nationwide expansion of some Florida policies.

USA Today · 23h

Trump wants to close federal education department. What's at stake for Wisconsin schools

Shutting down the department would require congressional approval, which experts said is unlikely. It's more likely Trump will make changes within the department.

Florida schools pulled hundreds of books last year

USA Today · 18m

It's famous and among the most-removed books in Florida school districts. What is it?

Acclaimed classic “ The Handmaid’s Tale ” is one of the most-removed books in Florida schools.

The Associated Press on MSN · 2d

Florida education officials report hundreds of books pulled from school libraries

The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison. “Forever” by Judi Blume. “Slaughterhouse-Five” by Kurt Vonnegut. All have been pulled from the shelves of some Florida schools, according to the latest list compiled by the Florida Department of Education tallying books removed by local school districts.

Tallahassee Democrat on MSN · 19h

Hundreds of books pulled from Florida schools listed in new DOE release. Here are the titles

In November, as required by state statute, the Florida Department of Education released a list of around 700 books that were "removed or discontinued" from public schools during the 2023-2024 school year by one of Florida's school boards in response to an objection raised by a parent of a student in the school district or a resident of the county where the school district is located.

3hOpinion

Column: Florida’s multibillion-dollar opportunity to bridge the college enrollment gap

A new report shows there are differences in economic returns across education levels for underserved students.

23h

Florida Legislature education leadership takes shape as session nears

The big story: Leadership is shaping up for the Florida Legislature’s upcoming session, for which committees begin meeting in ...

2don MSNOpinion

Opinion: Florida: Leading the nation in affordable, high-quality education

The cost of tuition and fees at Florida’s public universities have remained the same since the 2014-15 academic year.

1hon MSN

A West Palm Beach middle school is the fourth best in Florida, according to U.S. News

Five Palm Beach County middle schools are among the best 50 in the state, according to U.S. News and World Report.

1h

Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, Health First collaborating on education effort

This collaboration will see Health First physicians serve as preceptors and mentors for Burrell’s third- and fourth-year ...

14h

Florida company again chosen to manage Arkansas’ school voucher program

The Arkansas Department of Education has again selected a Florida-based company to administer the state’s school voucher ...

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