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Gabrielle RussonJuly 21, 2025

'We take our responsibility as journalists very seriously and know that our readers value our coverage of public higher education in Florida,' Inside Higher Ed's Editor in Chief said. 'We hope they will reconsider their decision.'

Drew DixonJuly 21, 2025

The UF Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education is anticipating expanding enrollment with new hires.

Jacob OglesJuly 20, 2025

Richard Corcoran said the series, which held major events at the Sarasota Opea House during Islas tenue, will continue.

Drew DixonJuly 20, 2025

Florida's First Lady has been involved in efforts to get more resources to teachers since 2021.

Gabrielle RussonJuly 17, 2025

DeSantis also highlighted the state’s announcement earlier this month that 71% of all graded schools were rated ‘A’ or ‘B,’ up from 64% the previous year.

Peter SchorschJuly 17, 2025

Supply is not meeting demand, and that can be fixed.

Drew DixonJuly 13, 2025

Tim Weisheyer has a long history of educational and govnermental activity in Central Florida.

Gabrielle RussonJuly 12, 2025

The Chancellor argued for CPHE because he said it will eliminate bureaucracy in the accreditation process and modernize the process.

Jesse SchecknerJuly 7, 2025

‘We’re continuing to see statewide improvements.’

Associated PressJuly 7, 2025

Trump ordered changes to the program in March, declaring it had ‘misdirected tax dollars into activist organizations’ that harm national security.

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TALLAHASSEE, FLA. 3/3/22-Sen. Joe Gruters, R-Sarasota, during discussion of his bill on the dissolution of marriage, Thursday at the Capitol in Tallahassee. COLIN HACKLEY PHOTO

Education reporter accuses state higher ed system of boycotting access over decision not to publish op-ed

UF hires 20 new faculty for civic education school at Gainesville campus

Alexandra Nicole Islas, force behind Socratic Stage, leaves New College of Florida

Florida teachers to get more resources under new program overseen by Casey DeSantis

Gov. DeSantis vows to fight for more teacher raises as he celebrates Florida’s top teachers

More than 40K students didn’t use their school choice scholarships, and that means choice is working

Ron DeSantis appoints former Osceola School Board member to FSU Board of Trustees

Board of Governors greenlights controversial new higher ed accreditor with several Southern states

South Florida school districts again earn top grades as post-pandemic statewide scores surge

Student loan cancellation program could become Donald Trump retribution tool, some advocates fear