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Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a bill to expand school vouchers across Florida during a news conference on March 27 in Miami. Six months later, many families say they have yet to get their first voucher installments paid, putting their children's education at risk.
Florida families say school vouchers are unpaid, causing major disruption
The first disbursements in the newly expanded program were due on Sept. 1.
Effort to ban books with graphic public readings spreads in Florida
Attendees in a crowded chamber room wave cards of support for a speaker during the public comment portion of a meeting of the Seminole County School Board in Sanford on Tuesday evening, September 19, 2023. Many of the speakers were commenting on the subject of book bans.
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
On campus with UF President Ben Sasse as he seeks a ‘north star’ beyond rankings
Erica McCray, left, an associate dean in the College of Education, meets University of Florida President Ben Sasse moments before Sasse shared his strategic vision for UF during a meeting with faculty on Aug. 25 in Gainesville.
Ideas abound, but some faculty are worried, as the University of Florida’s new leader publicly ponders the future.
Florida university staff could be fired under proposed restroom policy
The Florida Board of Governors has proposed a policy to go with Florida's new law regulating who can use what restrooms at the state's public universities. Violators could face discipline, including dismissal.
The measure, aimed at transgender employees, is required under a new state law.

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  1. Corcoran, 2 others make their case to be New College’s next president
    2 hours ago• Education
    Richard Corcoran, left, speaks with David Rancourt, the dean of students at New College of Florida, on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023 in Sarasota. The two were at a forum for faculty as part of the process to select the next president at New College, where Corcoran has served as interim president for six months. Corcoran is one of three candidates for the permanent job.
  2. Florida families say school vouchers are unpaid, causing major disruption
    4 hours ago• Education
    Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a bill to expand school vouchers across Florida during a news conference on March 27 in Miami. Six months later, many families say they have yet to get their first voucher installments paid, putting their children's education at risk.
  3. Effort to ban books with graphic public readings spreads in Florida
    Yesterday• Education
    Attendees in a crowded chamber room wave cards of support for a speaker during the public comment portion of a meeting of the Seminole County School Board in Sanford on Tuesday evening, September 19, 2023. Many of the speakers were commenting on the subject of book bans.
  5. On campus with UF President Ben Sasse as he seeks a ‘north star’ beyond rankings
    Yesterday• Education
    Erica McCray, left, an associate dean in the College of Education, meets University of Florida President Ben Sasse moments before Sasse shared his strategic vision for UF during a meeting with faculty on Aug. 25 in Gainesville.
  6. Florida university staff could be fired under proposed restroom policy
    Yesterday• Education
    The Florida Board of Governors has proposed a policy to go with Florida's new law regulating who can use what restrooms at the state's public universities. Violators could face discipline, including dismissal.
  7. This Florida college chose a president outside the DeSantis orbit
    Yesterday• Education
    Pasco-Hernando State College will get its fifth president in 2024. Trustees named Jesse Pisors of Texas to replace retiring Tim Beard.
  8. Pasco-Hernando State College announces new president
    Sept. 19• Education
    Jesse Pisors was announced as the fifth president of Pasco-Hernando State College on Sept. 19, 2023.
  9. Pinellas schools ban 5 books after hearing passages read aloud at meetings
    Sept. 19• Education
    Pinellas County resident Katie Harvey reads a passage from "Water for Elephants" to the school board during a meeting on Aug. 1. The district later restricted the book to juniors and seniors with parental permission.
  10. Florida’s New College experiment continues to grab national attention
    Sept. 19• Education
    Incoming students and their families navigate campus during New College of Florida's move-in and orientation on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023 in Sarasota.
  11. School choice grows in one of Florida’s hottest districts
    Sept. 18• Education
    Charter schools such as IDEA Victory, shown here in 2021, now account for 17% of Hillsborough County school enrollment.
  12. UF falls to No. 6 in U.S. News rankings as other Florida schools dip too
    Sept. 18• Education
    Gov. Ron DeSantis displays a University of Florida baseball jersey given to him on Sept. 13, 2021, when it was announced that the school achieved a No. 5 spot in annual rankings by U.S. News & World Report. The gift was presented by UF board of trustees chairperson Mori Hosseini, left. In the 2024 rankings announced today, UF fell to No. 6 among public universities.
  13. As Hillsborough’s population booms, its public school enrollment stays flat
    Sept. 16• Education
    Crossing guard Tony Pinion, left, gives a fist bump to Andrés Cantero while his father, Angel Cantero, walks him to Carrollwood K-8 School on the first day of class Aug. 10. Hillsborough County's K-8 schools are growing in popularity as traditional elementary and middle schools are shrinking.
  14. Florida seeks to cut red tape that binds public schools
    Sept. 15• Education
    Sen. Corey Simon, R-Tallahassee, urges senators to support HB 1 expanding Florida's school voucher program in March 2003. Simon included a provision aiming to reduce "onerous" regulations on public education as part of the bill.
  15. Pasco residents object to Bible-based textbook by money guru Dave Ramsey
    Sept. 15• Education
    Pasco County parent Jessica Wright urges the school board to reject the use of 'Foundations in Personal Finance' by Dave Ramsey during a public hearing on June 20, 2023.
  16. Here are Tampa Bay’s National Merit semifinalists for 2024
    Sept. 15• Education
    Fifteen of this year's National Merit Scholar semifinalists were at Strawberry Crest High School in east Hillsborough County.
  17. Head of Broward College resigns; board delays decision on resignation
    Sept. 14• Politics
    Raphael Bostic, left, chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, with Broward College President Gregory Adam Haile.
  18. Critics question cost of Florida school vouchers
    Sept. 14• Education
    Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs legislation in March 2023 allowing more Florida school children become eligible for taxpayer-funded school vouchers. Critics want more transparency for how the money is being spent.
  19. Research group wants more information about Florida’s tax-paid scholarships
    Sept. 13• Education
    Students arrive for the start of the day at Altamonte Christian School in Altamonte Springs, on March 10, 2023. Since 2001, the state has offered tax credit scholarships and vouchers to assist students attending private schools, including religious schools.
  20. Zephyrhills High gets added security after multiple campus fights
    Sept. 13• Education
    The entrance to Zephyrhills High, where altercations involving 14 students broke out during lunchtime Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023.
  21. Florida temporarily suspends political ideology surveys on college campuses
    Sept. 13• Education
    Students take refuge in the shade in between classes at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2023.
  22. Vague rules and threats of penalties frustrate Florida school officials
    Sept. 13• Education
    The State Board of Education members, from left to right, Manny Diaz Jr., Ben Gibson, Ryan Petty, and Kelly Garcia meet to make a decision on whether to adopt a number of rules required by new state laws in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, July 19, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel via AP)
  23. Florida’s new edicts on schools keep changing, and locals are confused
    Sept. 13• Education
    Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. speaks at a news conference on legislation affecting teachers as Gov. Ron DeSantis listens on May 9. Diaz's department is facing criticism from school district leaders for giving unclear direction on how to follow the state's new education laws.
  24. Pinellas school board approves $1.77 billion budget
    Sept. 13• Education
    Speakers offer their opinions to the Pinellas County School Board during its final public hearing on the 2023-24 budget on Tuesday.
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