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education-law1 year ago

"Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Law Settlement Redefines LGBTQ+ Restrictions"

A legal settlement in Florida clarifies the controversial "Don't Say Gay" law, allowing incidental references to LGBTQ topics in classrooms, permitting library books on LGBTQ subjects, and affirming the rights of gay-straight alliances and extracurricular activities. However, the law still restricts classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K-8 and limits it in high school, and it does not impact separate laws regarding transgender sports participation and restroom use.

via South Florida Sun Sentinel|
#classroom-instruction#education-law#florida-schools
education2 years ago

DeSantis' Funding Cuts to Florida Schools Over Chinese Communist Ties Spark Controversy

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that four private schools in the state will no longer be eligible for state school choice scholarships due to their alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The schools, including Lower and Upper Sagemont Preparatory Schools and two schools in Winter Park, were found to have connections to the CCP through a Florida Department of Education investigation. DeSantis stated that he will not allow any attempt to influence students with communist ideology or allow tax dollars to go to schools connected to foreign adversaries. This move is part of DeSantis' broader campaign against the CCP, which includes banning TikTok on government devices and prohibiting state colleges and universities from accepting gifts or making agreements with Chinese institutions.

via USA TODAY|
#chinese-communist-party#education#florida-schools
weather2 years ago

Florida Schools Prepare for Tropical Storm Idalia: Closures Announced

As Tropical Storm Idalia approaches Florida, school districts in western and central parts of the state are closely monitoring the situation. Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for 33 counties in preparation for the storm, which is expected to bring heavy rainfall, flooding, and hurricane force winds. Some school districts, such as Hernando and Citrus counties, have already announced closures for Monday through Wednesday, while others are monitoring the storm and will update families accordingly. Higher education institutions, including Pasco-Hernando State College, are also making preparations.

via Tampa Bay Times|
#florida-schools#hurricane-watches#school-closures
education2 years ago

Florida Schools Limit Shakespeare Due to Concerns Over Content

Hillsborough County schools in Florida are reducing the amount of William Shakespeare's works taught in English classes due to revised state teaching standards and a new set of state exams. Students will only be assigned excerpts from Shakespeare's plays, such as "Macbeth," "Hamlet," and "Romeo and Juliet," with the option to read them in their entirety on their own time. The decision was also influenced by the recently expanded Parental Rights in Education Act, which advises schools to avoid sexual content unless it is related to a standard. The district aims to provide a variety of writing styles and time periods for students to master the material required for assessments. However, some teachers and school board members have expressed concerns about the limitations on teaching Shakespeare and the impact on students' learning experiences.

via Tampa Bay Times|
#education#english-literature#florida-schools
crime2 years ago

Florida Teen Arrested for Making Bomb Threats at Schools and Airport

A 16-year-old boy was arrested for making bomb threats to several schools in South Florida and the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The Broward County Sheriff's Office confirmed that the teen called 911 and threatened to bomb South Broward High School. The school was immediately evacuated, and the teen continued to make additional bomb threats at other schools and the airport. The boy was not a student at any of the affected schools and faces charges of written threats to kill, false report of a bomb or firearm, and disruption of a school function.

via WPLG Local 10|
#arrest#bomb-threats#broward-county-sheriffs-office