Few programs have proven as successful as the Full Service Community Schools Program at providing holistic support to students and their families to increase positive academic outcomes. The Coalition for…
School nurses play a pivotal role in safeguarding the well-being of students, staff, and the entire school community yet, Florida faces a critical shortage. Sunday, May 12th is Nurses’ Day…
When the pandemic forced schools to close their doors, the sudden shift to remote learning caught everyone off guard. Now, as the dust settles, we face another impending disruption—one that…
After months of delays, Congress has finally taken a significant step toward fulfilling its basic duties: passing the remaining bills to support education and other vital public services. The books are…
Taking place against the backdrop of a contentious presidential election season which included its governor, Florida lawmakers grappled with a myriad of issues that would shape the future of K-12…
The 2024 Florida Legislative Session began Tuesday, January 9th. For the next 60 days, the Florida House and Senate will debate many policies that will impact students and their schools.…
According to a recent article in Education Week, “Between the 2008-09 and 2018-19 academic years, the number of people completing a teacher education program declined by almost a third, according…
A new law passed by the state legislature makes all Florida students eligible for the school voucher program originally designed for low-income children. The “vouchers for all” law took effect…
The Florida Legislature enacted sweeping changes to our state’s public schools during the 2023 Legislative Session. They had one mandate for the sixty day session– pass a balanced budget. In…
A priority proposal is moving through the Florida House which would give every K-12 student thousands of dollars each year to spend on their education with little oversight and regardless…