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Audit finds the state is struggling to track students and education funding. A new Florida bill aims to fix that

A recent state audit revealed hundreds of millions of dollars meant for students have not always been going where they should ...

What is the Phoenix Declaration, adopted in Florida, to implement new education standards?

Florida’s Board of Education adopted the Heritage Foundation’s Phoenix Declaration, drawing criticism from educators and ...
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

‘Whatever can go wrong with this system has gone wrong’: Audit finds Florida’s voucher program caused funding shortfall for public schools

Florida’s school voucher program has exhibited “a myriad of accountability problems” and caused a funding shortfall for ...

Conservative education model approved in Florida schools

The State Board of Education signed off on Florida becoming the first state to adopt the Heritage Foundation's "Phoenix Declaration: An American Vision for Education." ...
WLRN

Audit of Florida's voucher program finds overspending, underfunded public schools

Sen. Jason Pizzo, an independent from South Florida, is vice chair of the committee that reviewed the audit. He thinks the ...

Florida education officials to discuss how schools teach good vs. evil

The Tampa Bay Times e-Newspaper is a digital replica of the printed paper seven days a week that is available to read on desktop, mobile, and our app for subscribers only. To enjoy the e-Newspaper ...

For Kelly Rozelle, Sarasota County Schools' Teacher of Year award all about 'My students'

Venice High School teacher Kelly Rozelle is humbled by 2025 award. "There’s so much more I want to learn and do." ...
Florida Today

Florida falls behind in 2025 early education ranking. Here’s why it isn't among best states

Florida ranks as the 11th worst state for early childhood education in 2025. The state's low ranking is attributed to poor scores in access, quality and resources, and economic support. While Florida ...