/florida Florida en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 31 Oct 2024 19:50:57 GMT /policy-politics/5-ways-you-didnt-know-the-election-will-affect-k-12-schools/2024/10 Voters will weigh ballot items that affect funding for electric school buses, tax revenue for state education budgets, and more. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 19:50:57 GMT /policy-politics/5-ways-you-didnt-know-the-election-will-affect-k-12-schools/2024/10 /policy-politics/a-school-board-tried-to-make-public-comments-civil-it-went-too-far-court-says/2024/10 The rules blocked protected speech or were inconsistently applied, judges say. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 21:05:47 GMT /policy-politics/a-school-board-tried-to-make-public-comments-civil-it-went-too-far-court-says/2024/10 /policy-politics/states-are-spending-billions-on-private-school-choice-but-is-it-truly-universal/2024/10 More than half a million students in eight states last school year took advantage of private school choice open to all students. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT /policy-politics/states-are-spending-billions-on-private-school-choice-but-is-it-truly-universal/2024/10 /leadership/schools-dont-have-enough-bus-drivers-to-start-the-school-year-again/2024/08 Bus driver shortages have worsened nationwide since 2020. Many districts are still scrambling to find enough people to transport students. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 20:07:35 GMT /leadership/schools-dont-have-enough-bus-drivers-to-start-the-school-year-again/2024/08 /policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-takes-effect-amid-a-confusing-legal-landscape/2024/07 The rule that expands protections for LGBTQ+ students is effective Aug. 1, but injunctions currently block it in 26 states. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:17:50 GMT /policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-takes-effect-amid-a-confusing-legal-landscape/2024/07 /leadership/should-teachers-carry-guns-how-two-principals-answer-this-question/2024/07 One has two armed school employees. The other thinks arming teachers is a bad idea. Mon, 08 Jul 2024 19:26:19 GMT /leadership/should-teachers-carry-guns-how-two-principals-answer-this-question/2024/07 /technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 See which states are requiring cellphone restrictions or bans in schools. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:22:12 GMT /technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 /leadership/grad-rates-soared-at-a-school-few-wanted-to-attend-how-it-happened/2024/06 Leaders at this Florida high school have "learned to be flexible" to improve graduation rates. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:25:56 GMT /leadership/grad-rates-soared-at-a-school-few-wanted-to-attend-how-it-happened/2024/06 /leadership/six-years-after-parkland-tragedy-crews-demolish-a-painful-reminder/2024/06 The school building in Florida where a gunman killed 17 people is being pulled down. Victims' families have toured the site with lawmakers to push for change. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 20:56:19 GMT /leadership/six-years-after-parkland-tragedy-crews-demolish-a-painful-reminder/2024/06 /teaching-learning/young-students-gravitate-to-math-how-teachers-can-build-on-that-curiosity/2024/05 A focus on rich, real-world problems makes math more interesting, relevant, and enticing to students. Tue, 28 May 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/young-students-gravitate-to-math-how-teachers-can-build-on-that-curiosity/2024/05 /leadership/states-have-restricted-teaching-on-social-justice-is-teacher-preparation-next/2024/05 A new Florida law will restrict what teacher-preparation programs can teach about racism and sexism. Wed, 22 May 2024 20:40:56 GMT /leadership/states-have-restricted-teaching-on-social-justice-is-teacher-preparation-next/2024/05 /leadership/these-students-found-mental-health-support-in-after-school-programs-see-how/2024/05 3 students discuss how after-school programs benefit their well-being. Fri, 17 May 2024 17:45:12 GMT /leadership/these-students-found-mental-health-support-in-after-school-programs-see-how/2024/05 /leadership/new-florida-law-aims-to-get-kids-off-social-media-will-it-work/2024/03 The law is one way the state is addressing what it sees as the negative effects of social media on children. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 20:27:13 GMT /leadership/new-florida-law-aims-to-get-kids-off-social-media-will-it-work/2024/03 /leadership/teachers-hate-all-those-meetings-can-principals-find-a-workaround/2024/03 Principals can't do away with every meeting, but they can reduce some and make others more effective. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:42:24 GMT /leadership/teachers-hate-all-those-meetings-can-principals-find-a-workaround/2024/03 /leadership/whats-permissible-under-floridas-dont-say-gay-law-a-new-legal-settlement-clarifies/2024/03 The Florida department of education must send out a copy of the settlement agreement to school boards across the state. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 20:22:46 GMT /leadership/whats-permissible-under-floridas-dont-say-gay-law-a-new-legal-settlement-clarifies/2024/03 /teaching-learning/the-difficult-beautiful-work-of-teaching/2024/03 From sunup to sundown, America's teachers grapple with countless decisions, interruptions, joys, and frustrations. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/the-difficult-beautiful-work-of-teaching/2024/03 /teaching-learning/nonstop-from-classroom-to-classroom-an-esol-teachers-day/2024/03 This ESOL teacher moves from room to room throughout the day, working with students from kindergarten through 5th grade. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/nonstop-from-classroom-to-classroom-an-esol-teachers-day/2024/03 /teaching-learning/how-an-international-baccalaureate-education-cuts-through-the-noise-on-banned-topics/2024/02 IB programs offer students college credit in high school and advanced learning environments. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 21:13:20 GMT /teaching-learning/how-an-international-baccalaureate-education-cuts-through-the-noise-on-banned-topics/2024/02 /teaching-learning/schools-prioritize-reading-intervention-but-what-about-math/2024/02 Early intervention can have large positive effects for students down the line, researchers say. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 21:41:54 GMT /teaching-learning/schools-prioritize-reading-intervention-but-what-about-math/2024/02 /leadership/school-dress-codes-often-target-girls-what-happens-when-male-teachers-have-to-enforce-them/2024/02 Male teachers say the task can put them in a risky and uncomfortable position. Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:57:08 GMT /leadership/school-dress-codes-often-target-girls-what-happens-when-male-teachers-have-to-enforce-them/2024/02 /teaching-learning/do-immigrant-students-help-the-academic-outcomes-of-u-s-born-peers-one-study-says-yes/2024/01 69´«Ã½ and districts across the country have recently been reporting larger numbers of immigrant student enrollment, researchers say. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 21:31:44 GMT /teaching-learning/do-immigrant-students-help-the-academic-outcomes-of-u-s-born-peers-one-study-says-yes/2024/01 /teaching-learning/one-school-district-just-pulled-1-600-books-from-its-shelves-including-the-dictionary/2024/01 And the broadening book ban attempts may drive some teachers out of the classroom. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 17:27:21 GMT /teaching-learning/one-school-district-just-pulled-1-600-books-from-its-shelves-including-the-dictionary/2024/01 /leadership/how-these-principals-nip-apathy-in-the-bud-after-winter-break-and-long-weekends/2024/01 Cellphone bans, Instagram posts and shout-outs are small fixes to the growing problem of student apathy. Fri, 19 Jan 2024 21:54:27 GMT /leadership/how-these-principals-nip-apathy-in-the-bud-after-winter-break-and-long-weekends/2024/01 /leadership/gratitude-and-growth-mindset-a-student-makes-the-case-for-better-mental-health-in-schools/2024/01 Addressing student mental health has become a top priority for many districts. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 22:46:29 GMT /leadership/gratitude-and-growth-mindset-a-student-makes-the-case-for-better-mental-health-in-schools/2024/01 /technology/this-district-hopes-seeing-what-ai-can-do-will-spur-more-students-to-take-computer-science/2023/12 Districts including Florida's Broward County put an AI twist on coding activities during an annual computer science event. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 20:48:54 GMT /technology/this-district-hopes-seeing-what-ai-can-do-will-spur-more-students-to-take-computer-science/2023/12 /policy-politics/florida-teachers-sue-over-state-law-restricting-their-pronoun-use/2023/12 The teachers seek to overturn the measure, which prohibits them from using gender-neutral honorifics or pronouns that don't match their sex at birth. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 22:11:46 GMT /policy-politics/florida-teachers-sue-over-state-law-restricting-their-pronoun-use/2023/12 /teaching-learning/the-revised-ap-african-american-studies-whats-been-changed-and-why/2023/12 The new framework, published Dec. 6, will be used for the course's official launch next fall. Wed, 06 Dec 2023 13:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/the-revised-ap-african-american-studies-whats-been-changed-and-why/2023/12 /leadership/lesson-planning-in-the-laundry-room-what-housing-for-teachers-looks-like/2023/12 From converted schools and tiny houses, to shiny new complexes, districts have tackled new ideas to make sure their teachers can live nearby. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 22:10:18 GMT /leadership/lesson-planning-in-the-laundry-room-what-housing-for-teachers-looks-like/2023/12 /policy-politics/desantis-vs-newsom-how-k-12-schools-fared-in-the-red-vs-blue-state-debate/2023/12 The Florida and California governors sparred over book bans, school closures, and parental rights during their Fox News debate. Fri, 01 Dec 2023 22:07:38 GMT /policy-politics/desantis-vs-newsom-how-k-12-schools-fared-in-the-red-vs-blue-state-debate/2023/12 /teaching-learning/how-to-help-students-avoid-random-acts-of-dual-credit/2023/10 Some schools and colleges are working to ensure their dual-credit offerings count toward a degree. Mon, 30 Oct 2023 21:06:58 GMT /teaching-learning/how-to-help-students-avoid-random-acts-of-dual-credit/2023/10