Updated Feb. 4
Another legislative session, another spate of hot-button education issues likely to generate animated debate with the likelihood of pushing lawmakers to the final days before a vote. Already on the front burner are vouchers, mandatory moments of silence and more. Read on for the latest on this and other Florida education news.
Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed letting parents retain their children because of learning losses last spring. A Democratic senator is advancing the concept in legislation that won support in its first committee stop.
The Florida Senateâs big voucher bill had its first committee hearing.No surprises in the outcome, the
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Tommy Steele, 9, works with his special education teacher over Zoom during a virtual school lesson in March. Some schools are overhauling their programs, such as special education, to better serve their students. [ Courtesy of Peggy Steele ]
Updated Feb. 3
If the pandemic has shown Floridians anything, itâs that one size does not fit all when it comes to their schooling. Some students have thrived on remote learning, while others struggled mightily and found respite back in classrooms. Some families left their schools in search of the right approach for their children. In that light, some school districts have begun taking steps to revamp their offerings. Read on for the latest on that and other Florida education news.
An Osceola County Sheriff’s deputy is on paid administrative leave pending an investigation into a video that shows the deputy body-slamming to the ground at Liberty High School in Kissimmee, Florida.
Sheriff Marco López told reporters Wednesday that the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is turning its investigation into the viral video over to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
The video, shared widely on social media, shows deputy Ethan Fournier body slam a female high school student into the concrete before placing her in handcuffs. The blow appeared to knock her unconscious. Paramedics were called, and López said “the juvenile is fine,” after speaking with the family. The name of the student has not been released because she is a minor. A spokesperson for the department would not say if the minor faces any charges.
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