
May 7, 2026
Sarah Twardy has been named one of five finalists for Florida's top teaching honor by the state's Department of Education. The announcement highlights her achievements at Fernandina Beach High School in Nassau County ahead of July's final selection.
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May 6, 2026
Bree O’Donnell from Dune Lakes Elementary School has been named one of five finalists for Florida's top teaching honor. The announcement was made by state officials recognizing her leadership both inside and outside the classroom.
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May 1, 2026
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed two major bills designed to increase accountability among teacher unions while supporting educator pay incentives. The new laws also give districts more flexibility when rewarding high-performing teachers who work at lower performing schools.
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April 23, 2026
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that over 13,000 families have joined a new initiative linking prekindergarten enrollment with college savings plans within four months of launch. The effort aims to help parents begin saving earlier by simplifying access during Voluntary Prekindergarten applications.
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April 17, 2026
The Florida State Board of Education has removed Sociology courses from general education requirements across state colleges. Officials say this aligns policy statewide with recent university changes while maintaining academic standards set by law.
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April 5, 2026
The Florida Department of Education has designated April as Florida College System Month. State leaders highlight recent achievements in higher education access and job training while noting increased investment in career pathways.
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March 31, 2026
Education leaders from across Florida and nineteen other states attended a national summit focused on improving school safety policies. John Newman was honored as School Safety Specialist of the Year during this event hosted by The Florida Department of Education.
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March 9, 2026
The Florida Department of Education honored 111 top STEM students during its annual Sunshine State Scholars Conference. Ten scholars received scholarships as part of efforts to encourage continued achievement in science and technology fields.
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February 26, 2026
Last night, winners of the Black History Month educator and student art and essay contests were recognized at a reception at the Governor’s Mansion in Tallahassee.
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February 22, 2026
The State Board of Education in Florida has raised concerns about the Florida Education Association (FEA) after the union promoted student protests during instructional hours.
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