Education

The rejected books make up a record 41% of the 132 books submitted for review, the Florida Department of Education said in a statement.

A second-grade class wrote persuasive letters on behalf of shelter dogs, urging folks to adopt the animals. So far, the young writers have been successful.

The program launched in 2017 and was initially set to expire in June 2020. After extending into this school year because of COVID-19 restrictions, the pilot program will receive another extension and continue next year.

Teachers' minimum salary will increase to at least $47,000 once DeSantis approves the budget.

This spring marks the final time public school students will take tests known as the Florida Standards Assessments. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a measure Tuesday that will revamp the state’s testing system.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday appeared to do an about-face on his initial opposition to a House plan that would shift $200 million away from school districts that required students to wear masks last year during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Flush with federal cash and higher-than-expected tax collections, key House and Senate committees Wednesday moved forward with budget proposals that are about $3.3 billion apart.

Out of 4,489 current teacher vacancies, 1,321 are in teaching jobs that deal with students who have special needs.

Supporters say the measure empowers parents to have a say in what their children learn. Critics argue it will harm LGBTQ kids. President Biden slammed the bill, which has Gov. Ron DeSantis' support.

Boca Raton Democrat Sen. Tina Polsky said the part of the bill that deals with employer training is “awful for the business community.”