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Union representing Florida college professors challenges syllabi requirements

The Department of Education proposed a rule that included the changes to the State Board of Education, which approved it Nov. 13.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

Unions representing college faculty members have challenged a state Department of Education plan that would expand requirements for professors to post syllabi and other course material online.

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PEN report: Florida accounts for 30% of nation’s book bans as trend slows

PEN America reported 600 titles in Hillsborough County that are “banned pending investigation.” The Florida Department of Education reported none in Hillsborough.

by Jay Waagmeester and Florida Phoenix October 1, 2025October 1, 2025

‘Empowering parents’ among continued priorities for DeSantis’ education commissioner pick

Anastasios Kamoutsas, is one of Gov. DeSantis’ deputy chiefs of staff.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix June 4, 2025July 23, 2025

Report shows over 120,000 new Florida students received private school vouchers this year

According to Step Up for Students, 15,097 homeschooled students have enrolled in the new program.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida September 15, 2023February 3, 2025

Non-profit calls on Florida to release info on private schools accepting state vouchers

The group said that such information has not been published by the Department of Education.

by News Service of Florida September 14, 2023August 19, 2024

Muslim advocacy group calls for Florida to reject PragerU content in schools

“A number of PragerU’s videos spread anti-Muslim rhetoric and conspiracy theories.”

by News Service of Florida August 2, 2023March 29, 2024

AP African American studies class changed after criticism from Florida Gov. DeSantis

Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson called the revisions “censoring Black and queer history.”

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida February 2, 2023November 4, 2024

Florida Education Department removes anti-bullying page and LGBTQ links from website

The Capital Star on Friday reported that DOE officials said the content on the bullying page was under review.

by Renzo Downey and Florida Politics December 6, 2021May 30, 2025

St. Pete’s failing school receives support of city council

by Ellen Kirkland March 14, 2014June 5, 2022

Rick Scott about to be sued again, this time regarding new policy on school textbooks

by Mitch Perry August 10, 2011August 3, 2023