Out-of-state tuition hike eyed in Florida

| 6/22/2023

Out-of-state tuition hike eyed in Florida

Pointing to Florida’s relatively low tuition costs and saying universities face increased demand from out-of-state students, university system officials are floating the idea of raising tuition for students who come from other states. The system’s Board of Governors is slated to take up the issue during a meeting Thursday. Presidents and trustee chairs of all 12 state universities co-signed a letter endorsing the idea of an out-of-state tuition hike. [Source: News Service of Florida]

Summer isn’t a break for all Florida school workers

Summer vacation has arrived for all Florida school districts, providing a break from the intense focus that daily lessons and testing demand. But is it a vacation for everyone? For many school employees, from the principal through the maintenance staff, summertime is anything but time off as they get work done that is tougher to do when full slates of classes are under way. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]

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Higher ed: Fast forward

Education researchers long ago concluded that introducing high school students to college-level work improves their chances of attending college, shortens the time it takes for them to earn degrees and lowers costs and student debt burdens. But the new research shows that accelerated coursework is also a tool for addressing achievement gaps in degree attainment. [Source: Florida Trend]

College Board will not modify AP courses to comply with Florida state law

Could the feud between the state of Florida and the College Board hurt high school students during the college admissions process? State education officials said some Advanced Placement courses may not comply with state law and the College Board is refusing to modify them. AP courses can help high school students earn college credit and get accepted into some of the most competitive schools. But according to the Florida Department of Education, the College Board “does not maintain a reliable position and is susceptible to outside influence by the mainstream media and political activists.” More from WFLA and Inside Higher Ed.

Florida schools target teachers with affordable housing

As school districts across Florida struggle to fill growing numbers of teacher vacancies, they must grapple with more than the working conditions they offer and the state creates. They also must deal with the rising cost of living that in many locations has made it too expensive for many educators and other employees to afford homes near where they work. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]

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