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A federal law helps homeless students get an education. Trump's budget could weaken it

Federal law grants students experiencing homelessness a right to extra support and protections. Advocates say President Trump's proposed budget would strip that law of its power.

Will Public Shaming, Education And Increased Penalties Curb Sex Trafficking? Lawmakers Hope So.

Florida lawmakers say they want to crack down on human trafficking—specifically sex trafficking. And the legislature is considering increasing penalties...

Where Trump's tariffs stand. And, the Education Department may see big cuts

Where President Trump's tariffs stand with Mexico, Canada and China. And, the Education Department may see big cuts to staff and programs.

Florida State University is among the state's universities that would have to conduct 'intellectual freedom' surveys, geared toward protecting free speech on campuses, under a bill in the Florida Legislature this session.

Bill Pushing 'Intellectual Freedom' Survey Draws Debate, Passes Senate Education Committee

The Senate Education Committee has advanced a bill to explore what it calls “intellectual freedom” on college campuses, drawing the most debate of any...

A historical marker was unveiled Friday, June 21, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. almost 100 years after July Perry was lynched by a white mob after a friend tried to vote. After Perry was lynched the mob laid siege to the black section of Ocoee, Fla., killing dozens.

Bill To Promote Education Of Ocoee Election Day Massacre Clears Florida Senate Chamber

In 1920, African-Americans in Florida organized a voter registration movement ahead of a presidential election. In Ocoee, a white mob retaliated against...

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona spoke to NPR during the Pittsburgh stop of his back-to-school bus tour.

Education Secretary Cardona takes NPR's questions about Biden's student loan plan

U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona sat down with NPR in Pittsburgh to talk loan relief and what borrowers should expect in the coming weeks.

Three major Tea Party groups endorsed Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., to replace Marco Rubio in the Senate. DeSantis speaks here in 2013 against Obamacare.

DeSantis hopes $7.7M in educational funding will help rebuild SWFL's workforce

The 2024 presidential race was also touched on at Wednesday's news briefing by Gov. Ron DeSantis. A reporter asked about a "civil war" given former President Donald Trump saying Tuesday he would run again in 2024. DeSantis urged everyone to "chill out a little bit" about the issue.

How one author is aspiring to make sex education more relatable for today's kids

Cory Silverberg's new book, You Know, Sex, touches only briefly on reproduction. Instead, it focuses on young people, and the questions they might have about pleasure, power and identity.

Around 75 students and faculty at FGCU held a peaceful protest on the Library Lawn, Monday April 10, 2023, and to take a stand against bill HB999.

Students voice opposition to higher education bills that could curtail studies on race and gender

Florida Gulf Coast University students rally against proposed legislation they say are attempts to move Florida universities and colleges to the political right.

Taro Kono, a candidate of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and currently the minister in charge of vaccinations, delivers a speech in Tokyo on Sept. 17.

Japan's Outspoken, U.S.-Educated Vaccine Minister Wants To Be The Next Prime Minister

Taro Kono is seen as a political maverick with liberal views on social policy. He is popular with the public, but his own party's power brokers may hesitate to make him the leader next week.

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