Florida’s classrooms are facing a growing crisis—and it’s not academics.
On today’s Florida Daily Show, host Ed Dean and co-host Lindsay Randall take a deep dive into the breakdown of discipline in Florida schools. Joined by former Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officer and current School Resource Officer Clarence James, the conversation uncovers what’s really happening inside classrooms across the state.
From rising violence and teacher burnout to lack of accountability and policy failures, this episode exposes the realities educators and students are dealing with every day.
Topics Covered:
● The rise in school violence and disruptive behavior
● Why discipline is the #1 issue facing teachers
● Shocking stats: assaults, fights, and teacher turnover
● The role of parents and accountability in student behavior
● School resource officer shortages and safety concerns
● Are policies protecting students—or enabling bad behavior?
● The impact of social media, phones, and culture on schools
● What solutions could actually fix the problem
