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Trump calls to 'disband' Department of Education

Palm Beach Post · 3h

If Trump shutters the Department of Education, where does the money go? A look at Florida

The feds not only fund programs for the most vulnerable children, but also Pell grants, manage state compliance with federal law, like Title IX.

Trump doubles down on eliminating Education Department, vows to give ‘restitution’ to ‘victims’ of DEI

President-elect Donald Trump’s plan would have sweeping impacts on students attending HBCUs or facing discrimination in classrooms. President-elect Donald Trump […]

Seattle Times · 20h

Could Trump shut down the Department of Education?

President-elect Donald Trump said he would use the department to further his priorities. He also said he would close it. Both options would face difficulties.

Florida schools pulled hundreds of books last year

Tallahassee Democrat on MSN · 7h

Hundreds of books pulled from Florida schools listed in new DOE release. Here are the titles

In November, as required by state statute, the Florida Department of Education released a list of around 700 books that were "removed or discontinued" from public schools during the 2023-2024 school year by one of Florida's school boards in response to an objection raised by a parent of a student in the school district or a resident of the county where the school district is located.

CBS News on MSN · 1d

Hundreds of books pulled from Florida school libraries — including novels by Kurt Vonnegut, John Green and Toni Morrison

A 35-page list compiled by the Florida Department of Education outlines hundreds of books banned across the state's 73 school districts during the 2023-2024 academic year. The report lists the titles and authors of the books,

The Associated Press on MSN · 2d

Florida education officials report hundreds of books pulled from school libraries

The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison. “Forever” by Judi Blume. “Slaughterhouse-Five” by Kurt Vonnegut. All have been pulled from the shelves of some Florida schools, according to the latest list compiled by the Florida Department of Education tallying books removed by local school districts.

Tampa Bay Times2d

How will a second Trump presidency impact education in Florida?

“The real worry is that the Florida model goes national,” said Isaac Kamola, a political science professor at Trinity ...

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Department of Education reports near double increase in library book removals

During the 2023-2024 school year, Florida schools removed nearly twice as many books than the year before following ...

The Hill on MSN2d

Who will be the next — and potentially last — secretary of Education?

Florida has been a very steady presence in its performance ... which is to get the federal tax credit passed and to depower ...

Florida's Education Dept. releases a list of over 700 books removed in K-12 schools

The list includes classics and newer favorites that were removed or discontinued in Florida K-12 schools during the 2023-2024 ...

Florida Politics3d

Jeanette Nuñez urges schoolkids to write active-duty State Guard, National Guard

Students from kindergarten through eighth grade will be encouraged to write to members of the Florida National Guard and ...

The Hill on MSN1d

Hundreds of books pulled from Florida school libraries: Officials

Hundreds of books were removed from shelves at Florida schools, according to a list compiled by the state’s Department ...

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Matt Gaetz abruptly resigns following Trump’s 'shocking' pick for attorney general

In a surprising move, Matt Gaetz resigned from Congress following President Trump’s pick of the Florida representative for ...

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Betsy DeVos joins Trump in support of 'disbanding' the Department of Education

Former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos discusses what a second Trump term may mean for U.S. education on 'The Story with ...

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