Tag: Florida
Florida Bans African American Studies Course
Florida government officials have forbidden the introduction of a new advanced-level high school course that would teach African-American history and literature.
The decision made under Governor Ron DeSantis’ administration cited a lack “in educational value”...
AATSP-Florida to Host First Annual Conference Sep. 1-3
On September 1-3, the Florida chapter of the AATSP will host its first annual conference. The theme is "Valuing Our Roots and Building Our Future."
The conference will feature workshops and sessions as well...
Emphasizing the Needs of Hispanic Students
The Florida Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (FL-ALAS) helps to transform educational institutions across the state of Florida by seeking to ensure that the educational needs of all students are met, with an...
Florida Seeks Funds for Puerto Rican English Learners
With backing from a slew of Florida lawmakers, bipartisan legislation has been proposed to ensure that the state receives a greater share of...
Miami Schools Pursuing Quality Bilingual Education
Since the Miami-Dade School district in Florida postponed a scheduled change in the methodology of teaching foreign languages, Superintendent Alberto Carvalho has announced plans to launch a new graduate-certificate program for teachers and undertake a $4...
Florida Fights Feds on ELL Flexibility
Governor Scott joins education officials in face-off with the Department of Education.
Florida is facing off against the Department of Education over a denied request for giving English language learners (ELLs) two years in public...