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Daniel Dickey teaches writing at Miami Northwestern Senior High in 2014. Gov. Ron DeSantis has proposed increasing starting salaries for teachers to $47,500 statewide.

Gov. DeSantis' Teacher Pay Plan Leaves Educators With More Questions Than Answers

Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced an ambitious plan to attract and retain teachers in Florida. He wants to increase the starting salary to $47...

Ashlee Highfill teaches social studies, and has concerns about how Florida's new laws will impact children

New Florida education laws about gender identity put teachers in a tough spot

After a state legislative session that produced a series of new laws regarding education, WUSF is airing teachers' voices, in their own words, about what they see as their main challenges.

Gwyn Gittens talks to Genesis Robinson, the Interim Executive Director of Equal Ground, at a voter education event at Friendship Baptist Church in Fort Myers on Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Equal Ground promotes voter education, urges Black community to be aware of legislative issues

Equal Ground is a Black-led community organization that monitors the Florida legislature and advocates for the Black community.

House Speaker Richard Corcoran wants to directly link public school funding to his priority proposal for a new voucher for bullied kids.

Under House Budget Plan, No Public School Funding Without Corcoran Education Bill

A budget proposal that is advancing in the Legislature would make next year's funding for Florida's public schools contingent on the passage of...

Education Dept. cuts could hurt low-income schools. And, an entertainment rundown

President Trump signed an executive action yesterday to start shutting down the Education Department, which could hurt low-income and rural schools. And, this week's new music, movies and books.

Rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders are eligible to participate.

Annual FGCU coding camp brings computer language, artificial intelligence education to students

Florida Gulf Coast University’s math department is hosting its annual coding camp from June 30 to July 3. The camp focuses on the coding language python, game-building, artificial intelligence and guest sessions with industry professionals. Rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders are eligible to participate.

John Stokes, a student protester during the civil rights movement in the 1950's, speaks at a press conference in Richmond, Va., in 2004. As a high school senior in 1951, Stokes was one of the leaders of a student strike, protesting conditions at the all-black Moton High School in Virginia.

65 Years After Brown v. Board of Education: 'It's Never Going To Be Easy'

Friday marks 65 years since the Supreme Court delivered its ruling in the case of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka. NPR's David Greene talks to John A. Stokes, one of the student plaintiffs.

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.

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