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By Kathleen Haughney, Florida State University Below is an official statement from Florida State University regarding the death of chemist Dr. Robert Holton: The Florida...
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“It pays to start saving early for college,” says Florida Prepaid, the state-backed college savings program. The longest-running and most successful savings program of...
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida is set to launch the fourth-generation version of its HiPerGator supercomputer, which will feature one of the...
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These new standards are a result of the governor’s continued opposition to Common Core. At the start of last year, DeSantis issued an executive...
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According to the institute, the report, labeled “Florida Charter Schools: Not as Good, Or as Bad, as Advertised,” offered mixed marks on charter schools...
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Bilirakis, the top Republican on the U.S. House VA Economic Opportunities Subcommittee, brought out the “Streamlining GI Bill Processing Act” this week with U.S....
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From term limits for school board members, to the Florida Lottery, here's a look at those that made "the list."
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The Marcus Foundation has committed $5 million over a three-year period to the Florida Education Foundation to increase students’ access to speech and debate...
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DeSantis said that more than 5,600 students and their parents have already taken advantage of these Reading Scholarships during the current school year. She...
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The proposed Florida Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) Standards are expected to be released in the coming days.
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DeSantis announced FEMA is extending Hurricane Michael crisis counseling services in Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson and Washington Counties for an additional 90 days...
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Starting in Fall 2020, students in the M.A. in Professional Communication (MAPC) will gain experience with masterful presentation techniques, theories of organizational communication, crisis...
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"With pretty much the same budget priorities and leftover promises from last year, I hope that this is not only the year of the...
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"Well, in this season of opportunity, we can say there is more out there to achieve for our state – and there is no...
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Ron DeSantis Ready to Push Mandatory E-Verify, Higher Teacher Salaries as Legislative Session Starts
Riding high in the polls, Gov. Ron DeSantis will look to push several items through the Legislature which kicks off its regular session on...
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On Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced plans for the Florida Prepaid College Board to lower Prepaid Plan prices by $1.3 billion, a reduction benefiting...
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“According to the National Education Association, Florida ranks 26th in the nation for starting teacher pay at $37,636. With this investment of over $600...
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DeSantis pointed to statistics showing the 2018-19 graduation in Florida stood at 86.9 percent, up from 86.1 percent the year before. That’s almost 28...
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In recent years, voters in several counties have been split over whether to elect a school superintendent or rely on an appointed one. From...
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When the 2010s opened, Florida was reeling from the economic downturn thanks in large part to its dependence on tourism, new home construction and...
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Members of the Florida delegation helped get the “Fostering Undergraduate Talent Using Resources for Education (FUTURE) Act” through Congress and is now on President...
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“The First Lady and I appreciate the support we have received over the past year. Every day, I wake up grateful for the opportunity...
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DeSantis has been a breath of fresh air in Tallahassee with legislators praising his more open style than his predecessors--namely former Gov. Rick Scott--and...
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At the start of the year, Rubio and Klobuchar unveiled the “Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act” which, they insist, “would assist veterans re-entering...
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Florida overwhelmingly leads the nation in Obamacare enrollments, school officials back Ron DeSantis’ call for higher teacher salaries, and naturalized citizens could determine the...
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With the issue of student athlete compensation front and center in college sports, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., is teaming up with other senators...
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On Wednesday, Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis launched “The Facts. Your Future.” initiative warning young people about the dangers of substance abuse.
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This week, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., sent a letter to Florida university presidents requesting information on the steps they have taken to safeguard...
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A Mandatory Moment of Silence Bill introduced in Tallahassee, the NRA challenges Florida law on the age limit to buy guns, and seniors and...
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FAMU President Dr. Larry Robinson tapped Dr. Alan Robertson to serve as the university’s CFO. Before this, Robertson served as the senior vice president...
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On Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis and state Department of Education (DOE) Commissioner Richard Corcoran revealed which school districts, universities, colleges and private institutions have...
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While mostly supportive of the governor’s proposed budget, state House Speaker Jose Oliva, R-Miami Lakes, continued to offer some resistance to DeSantis’ call to...
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On Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis offered his “Bolder, Brighter, Better Future” budget proposal. DeSantis proposed a $91.4 billion budget, up slightly from last year’s...
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Last week, U.S. Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., unveiled the “Modern GI Bill Act” which “allows veterans who are entitled to Post-9/11 educational assistance through...