Trump wants to end the dept. of education. What does it mean for South Florida schools?
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday calling for closing the federal Department of Education. The order directs the secretary of education to take steps to close down the federal ...
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How dismantling the US Education Department could impact schools in South Florida
An executive order could soon eliminate the federal government's role in education and leave the responsibility in the hands ...
Financial advisory group’s report confirms no easy solutions for CPS budget gap
A new financial report commissioned by the school board president highlights the lack of solutions to close CPS’ $240 million budget shortfall, as officials consider borrowing and midyear ...
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to eliminate property taxes. Is it realistic?
Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing to eliminate property taxes in Florida — a move that could disproportionately harm public schools and give the state more power over local ...
Lowcountry legislators, advocacy organization discuss eliminating state income tax
A group of Lowcountry legislators will join Americans for Prosperity, South Carolina on Friday evening for a roundtable ...
Florida Politics13d
Total ban on in-school cellphone use coasts through first House committee
Busatta’s bill is an update to HB 379, which the Legislature unanimously approved in May 2023. That measure banned TikTok, ...
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Education Department cuts: Loss of money could affect 100,000 Palm Beach County students
The Education Department has announced that half of its workforce will be fired. Here's what kinds of federal money Palm Beach County schools get.
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Total smartphone ban in Welsh schools 'not the answer'
There should be no outright ban on smartphones in all schools, a Senedd committee has concluded after talking to pupils, parents and teachers. Instead, the Welsh Government should set “clear guidance” ...
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Florida home camera records tornado impact: 'Total destruction'
Don Shenoy lives in Longwood, Florida. His home surveillance camera recorded the moment the tornado and storm moved passed his house. Trees fell. A basketball court was destroyed. "Total ...
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Florida Bill seeks to expand cell phone ban in schools with new pilot program
It's called Senate Bill 1296 and if passed it will launch a pilot program at six school districts in Florida, two small, two medium, and two large, that will completely ban phone usage on school ...
Pensacola News Journal14d
Will Florida skies be clear enough to see the total lunar eclipse this week?
Here’s what to know about the total lunar eclipse. Much of Florida is expected to have a fairly clear view of this week’s lunar eclipse, according to the National Weather Service. In the ...
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Schools look to 'attractor programs' in traditional elementary schools to win back students
School districts across Florida are getting creative in order to stay competitive with private and charter schools. Now, elementary students can learn to use a flight simulator at school or help ...