And we're back. Get the latest Florida education news in today's roundup. For the new year, we're looking into refreshing our format. If you have any ideas, please send them my way via email to [email protected]. Happy 2026! www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

What's the latest on Florida's $15M searchable school book database? That story, plus the latest on truancy court, school taxes, a possible USF Sarasota Manatee - New College merger and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Florida has every right to place controls on AI use for children, DeSantis says. That story, plus the latest on Schools of Hope, teacher pay, campus security and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Which 4 vaccines soon might no longer be mandatory for Florida schoolchildren? That story, plus the latest on capacity concerns, budget cuts, late buses and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Which words are taboo for Head Start to secure additional federal grants? That story, plus the latest on Schools of Hope, free speech rules, student attendance and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

How much money is Gov. Ron DeSantis proposing for teacher raises? That story, plus the latest on vouchers, co-location, college admission and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

What's the lesson when a school's AI weapons detection system tags a clarinet? That story, plus the latest on volunteers, Schools of Hope, enrollment declines and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Diversity declines in Florida's teacher pool. That story, plus the latest on parent satisfaction, USF president pay, student recruitment and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Why are more Florida parents home schooling their kids? That story, plus the latest on UF free speech rules, Schools of Hope debate, Florida's voucher 'cautionary tale' and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Who wouldn't want to take this UF course? That story, plus the latest on security, clubs, the education commissioner's unpopular speech to school board members and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Florida school leaders seek solutions to shrinking student numbers. That story, plus the latest on incentive pay, religious rights, financial literacy and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

A proposal to end preferences for access to Florida Virtual School is drawing criticism. That story, plus the latest on college campus culture, book challenges, teacher pay and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Bill looks to increase job security for Florida teachers rated effective or higher. That story, plus the latest on school closures, student vaccinations and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Will Miami Dade College stick with its plan to donate land for a Trump presidential library? That story, plus the latest on school closures, high school extracurriculars, college courses and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com//news/educat...

Success Academy is pushing back against anti-Schools of Hope sentiment in Florida. That story plus the latest on NIL, school zone cameras, braille books and more in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Should Hillsborough County shift to an elected schools superintendent? That story, plus the latest on vouchers, Schools of Hope, bus driver pay and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Some key state senators are proposing changes to the way Florida funds and monitors school vouchers. One of their big ideas already is facing opposition in the House. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Will this bill help Florida high school football coaches get paid better? That story, plus the latest on charter schools, class schedules, communism standards and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

The US Supreme Court put an end to this Florida school's 10-year legal battle. That story plus the latest on civics education, school closures, security drones and more in today's Florida education news roundup, www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

What constitutes free speech in Florida's public education sphere? That story, plus the latest on immigration enforcement, Schools of Hope, student bus rides and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

What did Florida's Board of Education do on Thursday? Get the recap, along with the latest on campus security, college accreditation, Schools of Hope and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Florida has new academic standards for teaching the History of Communism. It also adopted the Heritage Foundation's position paper on the "guiding principles" for education. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

A new round of Schools of Hope space sharing notices has started to arrive in Florida districts. That story, plus the latest on AI rules, school holidays, free speech and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Does Florida's State Board of Education have the authority to judge a school board member's personal speech? That story, plus the latest on start times, cursive handwriting, coaches' pay and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

It's Veterans Day. What is your school doing to recognize the holiday? That story, plus the latest on school mascots, campus development, charter schools and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

This Florida senator doesn't think charter schools should have free access to unused space in district schools. He's proposed a bill to undo the law that districts have been fighting. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

What's the Phoenix Declaration that Florida's State Board of Education is considering? That story, plus the latest on charter schools, vouchers, class syllabi and more in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

What's in the revisions to Florida's proposed standards on the History of Communism? That story, plus the latest on school zones, patriotic displays, immigration enforcement and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

This book won't be removed from Pinellas County schools. That story, plus the latest on university DOGE reports, Schools of Hope expansion responses and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

The federal shutdown is impacting financial aid, research and more in Florida schools. That story, plus the latest on security, school boundaries, vaccine mandates and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Florida's House speaker questions DeSantis' motivations on school property taxes. That story, plus the latest on bus cameras, literacy lessons, board vacancies and more in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Florida's governor says state universities hire too many people on H-1B visas. That story, plus the latest on school closures, teacher contracts, student bus rides and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Florida school officials want input on how to better use space as enrollment drops, charter schools seek access. That story, plus the latest on security, school zones, student clubs and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

A social media influencer's posts about Florida vouchers going to schools that teach Shari'a law has state leaders asking questions. That story, plus the latest on clubs, capacity, cafeterias and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

An Ohio-based academy is offering some Florida students Bible study lessons during the school day. Can they do that? That story, plus the latest on elections, syllabi, salaries and more in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Head Start is starting to feel the squeeze of the federal shutdown. That story, plus the latest on university presidents, campus security, graduation requirements and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

These Florida schools want to help students cope with frustrations rather than just punish them. That story, plus the latest on teacher discipline, student cellphones, faculty pay and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Where did Florida's Schools of Hope debate come from, anyway? That story, plus the latest on the Rays stadium search, student cellphone bans, teacher social media posts and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Will schools survive Florida lawmakers' efforts to eliminate property taxes? That story, plus the latest on student-athlete support, charter schools, free speech and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Schools are still trying to figure out what Florida means by eliminating diversity and inclusion. That story, plus the latest on charter schools, free speech, student vaccinations and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Some Florida schools are spending 100s of $1,000s to keep books out of their libraries. That story, plus the latest on charter schools, teacher pay, student clubs and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

How quickly will Schools of Hope charter schools gain access to Florida district campuses? That story, plus the latest on bus rides, school lunches, vaccinations and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Miami civic and business leaders stake a claim in the success of local education. That story, plus the latest on Charlie Kirk commentary, university president pay, agriculture lessons and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Should Florida teachers be punished over social media comments about Charlie Kirk made outside school? That story, plus the latest on advanced courses, football fields, vouchers and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Two years ago, Gov. Ron DeSantis mused about how Florida might replace AP courses with its own accelerated options. What's happened since then? www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Why is a Florida high school removing mirrors from student bathrooms? That story, plus the latest on school closures, Charlie Kirk reactions, ICE in schools and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Florida's AG says open carry is now legal. What about in schools? That story, plus the latest on homeschooling, homecoming, take-home pay and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Florida has been on the forefront of school vaccine debates before. That story, plus the latest on UF's president, Florida's superintendent of the year, the commissioner's latest threat to teachers and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Florida schools to teach 9/11 history, No current K-12 students were born when it happened. That story, plus the latest on school grades, student laptops, teacher reassignments and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

Will efforts to overcome achievement gaps fade if courts don't enforce them? That story plus the latest on vaccine requirements, new schools, budgeting and more, in today's Florida education news roundup. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...