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Residents can file complaint against books, see them pulled off shelves pending a review by school officials.

Weston High School now offers a vending machine with free breakfast or lunch for students who miss a meal.

The Right to Learn Act aims to provide students in failing schools statewide a chance to succeed.“If your child isn’t learning and they’re in public school then

After kicking off the 2024 legislative session, the Florida Senate Democratic Caucus shared their vision

More and more Californians are going to college, earning an associate degree or higher but racial gaps persist, according to a new report. Researchers from Georgetown University found degree attainment went up almost 6% between 2010 and 2020 but the gap between white adults and Latino or Black adults getting those degrees widened slightly. Tony Carnevale, director of the Center on Education and the Workforce at Georgetown University, noted the lack of progress. ...

The U.S. has seen an increase in the percentage of adults with college degrees, which helps boost their lifetime earnings. But a new report shows the nation still has trouble closing racial gaps for higher education attainment, including in Wisconsin. ...

Educators in Appalachian Kentucky said significant school disruption and remote learning during the COVID pandemic combined with the devastating flooding in the summer of 2022 have caused major education setbacks in the region, according to a recent survey. More than 70% of teachers said their schools lack adequate tools to address the ongoing drug epidemic and minimize its impact on student learning. Bridget Blom, president and CEO of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence, said the r...

Another GOP proposal is sparking controversy in Florida over freedom of expression, as it aims to ban rainbow flags from being displayed. House Bill 901 by Rep. David Borrero, R-Sweetwater, would restrict any flags depicting a "racial, sexual orientation and gender, or political ideology viewpoint." LGBTQ+ advocates said they are well aware the goal is to target those who stand behind the "pride" flag. ...

'We need to do what we can to fight back,' said Democratic Rep. Anna Eskamani

Several bills filed in the Florida Legislature for the 2024 session would impact LGBTQ+ Floridians; we get reaction from Equality Florida.