Labor Day highlights long history behind workplace rights advances
Labor Day, observed on September 1 this year, marks a moment to recognize the contributions of American workers and the labor movement.
Education
State University System of Florida universities earn national spots in Washington Monthly rankings
The State University System of Florida announced that several of its universities have been recognized in the 2025 College Guide and Rankings by Washington Monthly.
Florida weighs impact of eliminating property taxes on school funding
Florida lawmakers are considering a proposal to eliminate property taxes through a constitutional amendment that could appear on the November 2026 ballot.
Florida Education Association criticizes State Board for politicizing education policy
The State Board of Education met today, drawing criticism from the Florida Education Association (FEA) for what it described as a continued focus on politics over substantive investment in public…
DeSantis announces lawsuit against textbook publishers over alleged overcharges
Governor Ron DeSantis has announced legal action against textbook publishers McGraw Hill and Savvas Learning, accusing them of overcharging Florida school districts for instructional materials.
State University System of Florida begins new academic year with focus on affordability
The State University System of Florida (SUS) has begun the 2025-2026 academic year, welcoming both new and returning students to its 12 public universities.
U.S. Secretary Linda McMahon joins Florida officials for historic early FAFSA test
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon joined Florida education officials and families in Fort Lauderdale for a 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) beta testing event.
Five SUS universities earn spots on global patent ranking for eighth straight year
For the eighth consecutive year, five universities in the State University System of Florida have been recognized on the Top 100 Worldwide Universities List by the National Academy of Inventors.
Florida Education Association cites ongoing teacher shortages despite reported drop in vacancies
Florida is continuing to face challenges in attracting and retaining qualified educators, according to a recent statement from the Florida Education Association (FEA).
Florida reports significant drop in teacher vacancies for second consecutive year
Teacher vacancies in Florida have dropped by 17.7% for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year compared to the previous year, according to data released by the Florida Department of Education.
Florida educators push back against governor’s tour blaming teachers for school issues
As the new school year approaches, Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas have begun a statewide tour, which some are calling the “Blame Educators Tour.” The tour…