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State Department of Education's adoption of Phoenix Declaration draws some comment from local school superintendents

Local school superintendents have little to say about the controversial Phoenix Declaration, adopted by the Florida Board of ...

Florida becomes first state to adopt Phoenix Declaration framework for education principles

The news comes after the State Board of Education voted unanimously Thursday to ratify and adopt the new framework, according to the Florida Department of Education.

Florida State Board of Education to vote on adopting the Heritage Foundation’s education pledge

The State Board of Education is set to vote on whether to adopt the Heritage Foundation’s education pledge, ‘The Phoenix ...

Florida requires districts to bus students to school, but doesn't fully fund it

Volusia County Schools and other Florida districts are highlighting an 'unfunded mandate,' less than full funding of student ...
The Florida Times-Union

Florida school grades are out: Who got A’s; 10 highest and lowest scoring districts

Florida's 2024-2025 school district grades show 28 A's, 31 B's, and 8 C's, with no D's or F's. Grades are based on a combination of assessment scores, student achievement, learning gains, and ...
WLRN

Florida adopts new teaching standards on history of communism in schools

The new standards the board voted for on Thursday offer deeper analysis of the topic, guidelines for specific courses, material for students with special needs and paves the way to find textbooks that ...
WPTV-TV

Florida school grades 2025: Districts receive high marks across Palm Beach County, Treasure Coast

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Florida Department of Education on Monday released the annual report card for schools across the Sunshine State, and districts in our area are celebrating multiple ...
Yahoo

Florida Department of Education releases school grades: How did Volusia, Flagler do?

Florida's school grades have been released, and the Volusia County School District earned an A for the first time since 2008-2009. District officials said they were able to show "substantial ...
WOKV

The Florida Department of Education Announces a 17.7% reduction in teacher vacancies

Tallahassee, Fla — The Florida Department of Education announced teacher vacancies for the 2025-2026 school year are 17.7% lower than the 2024-2025 school year. Compounded with the reduction in ...
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Florida’s education success should be copied nationwide

The Free State of Florida leads the nation on education freedom, unbiased curricula, school choice, and flexible education options. After the September release of nationwide test scores, it is ...
Tallahassee Democrat

New commissioner brings Pledge of Allegiance to Florida Department of Education HQ

Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas has initiated a daily Pledge of Allegiance recitation for Department of Education employees. While the Supreme Court has ruled against compelled ...

The Education Department is being dismantled. Here’s what that means

The Education Department is breaking off several of its main offices and giving their responsibilities to other federal ...