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Broward sues over massive education bill as other Florida counties consider joining in
Broward sues over massive education bill as other Florida counties consider joining in
The bitter fight over new K-12 public school reforms that the Republican-led Legislature approved this spring entered a new stage on Wednesday when the Broward County School Board voted unanimously to challenge the law’s constitutionality in court. More from the Miami Herald, the Tampa Bay Times, and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
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» ‘Way too premature’ to consider changes to new school reforms, Hialeah lawmaker says
» Full text of HB7069 - Education bill
How Florida researchers are using 3D printing and digital fossils to improve education
Over the past few decades, the education industry and its leading institutions have focused on improving and optimizing interactive lessons to attract the interests of young students. The emergence of innovative technologies such as 3D printing has allowed educators to offer unique interactive programs to students. [Source: 3D Print]
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» University of Florida’s liquid silicone 3D printing is designed for faster and cheaper medical implants
» Digital dinos: Paleontology goes virtual at USF
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Billion dollar lawsuit claims state broke higher education promises
The lawsuit seeks to force the state to abide by four separate state laws that obligate the state to “match” private donations to state colleges and universities. The state delayed those payments during the Great Recession in 2006, but once the economy recovered in 2012, the state continued not to meet its statutory obligations, according to the suit. [Source: Tallahassee Democrat]
Florida law opens door to contesting curriculum
A new law in Florida requires school boards to allow residents to present concerns about instructional materials to an "impartial hearing officer" who can require schools to stop using materials if she or he determines they are justified. More from Education Week and CNN.
School districts gird for impact of Florida's new 'religious expression' law
In Florida, as elsewhere, public schools have endeavored for years to maintain a strict separation between the secular and the sectarian. But a backlash has been building among students and parents who contend the schools might be violating that other part of the First Amendment, which says government may not prevent the "free exercise" of religion. [Source: ]
› U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson to file bill to cut student loan rates, allow borrowers to refinance
Less than one week after the federal government increased interest rates on federal student loans, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-FL, said he’s filing legislation to cut student loan rates across the board and allow borrowers with existing student loans to refinance to new lower rates.
› Charter schools could get $96M in capital aid from Florida school districts next year
Florida's 650 charter schools could see as much as an extra $96.3 million coming their way in 2017-18, thanks to a controversial provision in a sweeping education bill Gov. Rick Scott signed into law that forces school districts to hand over some of their local tax dollars.
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» Your thoughts on charter schools in Florida receiving an extra 7% ($96 million) of total education budget during upcoing year? (quick poll)
› New College entering a new era
New College of Florida has seen its share of financial troubles over the years. But all those years of financial hardship appear to be coming to an end after state leaders approved the first phase of a dramatic growth plan that eventually will see the tiny Sarasota school’s student body and faculty increase by roughly 50 percent.
› South Florida programs help high school students get real work experience
More than 1,700 high school students from 62 high schools in Miami-Dade County are getting hands-on work experience this summer through the Summer Youth Internship program — one of several Miami-Dade programs designed to give teens workplace skills that can jump-start careers.
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