/tags/public-schools public schools en-US SA国际传谋 Fri, 15 May 2026 21:14:37 GMT /education/2026-05-15/how-floridas-summer-breakspot-program-keeps-kids-fed-when-school-is-out A system is in place at Florida's public schools to make sure kids don't go hungry. But what happens when school is out? Summer hunger is the topic of today's Speaking Of. Fri, 15 May 2026 21:14:37 GMT /education/2026-05-15/how-floridas-summer-breakspot-program-keeps-kids-fed-when-school-is-out Gina Jordan /government-politics/2026-02-18/florida-legislature-weighs-state-amendment-for-religious-expression-in-public-schools A proposed amendment to Florida's constitution that would formalize the protection of religious expression in public schools may appear on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:31:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-02-18/florida-legislature-weighs-state-amendment-for-religious-expression-in-public-schools Christian Haas /education/2026-02-05/school-leaders-teachers-call-on-legislature-to-strengthen-floridas-public-schools-this-session School districts throughout Florida are closing schools and laying off staff amidst under enrollment and under funding, in part due to the state's universal voucher program. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:47:19 GMT /education/2026-02-05/school-leaders-teachers-call-on-legislature-to-strengthen-floridas-public-schools-this-session Danielle Prieur /education/2025-11-20/florida-voucher-program-step-up-program-jason-pizzo The audit looked at funding accountability challenges for the 2024-2025 school year. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:24:33 GMT /education/2025-11-20/florida-voucher-program-step-up-program-jason-pizzo Danielle Prieur /the-florida-roundup/2025-10-13/how-does-florida-rank-when-it-comes-to-school-book-removals On "The Florida Roundup," we dive into the debate regarding school book removals across the Sunshine State. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:37:41 GMT /the-florida-roundup/2025-10-13/how-does-florida-rank-when-it-comes-to-school-book-removals Meleah Lyden /education/2025-08-05/public-schools-sell-students-private-school-vouchers A decline in the number of babies being born and a boom in private school vouchers and homeschooling have combined to create an enrollment crisis for public education. The threat is so great that some school districts are trying something that would have once seemed unthinkable. Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:30:00 GMT /education/2025-08-05/public-schools-sell-students-private-school-vouchers Dana Goldstein | The New York Times /education/2025-01-21/florida-school-voucher-program-price-tag The Florida Policy Institute says the vouchers cost the state $4 billion this school year. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 19:00:00 GMT /education/2025-01-21/florida-school-voucher-program-price-tag Lily Belcher /education/2024-11-13/florida-education-officials-report-hundreds-of-books-pulled-from-school-libraries Florida continues to lead the country in pulling books from school libraries, according to the American Library Association and the advocacy group PEN America. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:48:06 GMT /education/2024-11-13/florida-education-officials-report-hundreds-of-books-pulled-from-school-libraries Kate Payne | Associated Press/Report for America /the-florida-roundup/2024-06-03/florida-teacher-shortage Yvonne zum Tobel, freelance reporter for SA国际传谋, said there are currently between 4,000 and 5,000 teacher vacancies in Florida. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 13:28:30 GMT /the-florida-roundup/2024-06-03/florida-teacher-shortage Gabriella Pinos /education/2024-05-20/school-safety-dashboard-helps-parents-and-teachers-address-root-causes-of-bullying-fighting Florida鈥檚 school safety data dashboard is one of the most comprehensive in the US. A school safety researcher explains how schools and parents can use it. Mon, 20 May 2024 20:27:37 GMT /education/2024-05-20/school-safety-dashboard-helps-parents-and-teachers-address-root-causes-of-bullying-fighting The Conversation