LEGISLATURE’S PREK-12 ALLOCATORS PUNT BUDGET OVER FEDERAL FUNDING ISSUES 

From Florida Politics
By Renzo Downey April 19, 2021

'I guess the Senate is just not there yet.'
House and Senate budgeters will defer to lead negotiators on primary and secondary education after a difference of opinion derailed discussions. READ MORE

CIVICS EDUCATION BILL CLEARS FINAL SENATE COMMITTEE

From Florida Politics

By Haley Brown   April 15, 2021

Students would receive a comparative analysis to countries under communist or totalitarian rule.
The Legislature is well on its way to adding a “comparative political ideology” component to civics education for Florida students. READ MORE

REPORT: PREPARE NOW FOR PREDICTED KINDERGARTEN 'BUBBLE' 

From K-12 DIVE

By Kara Arundel   April 13, 2021

Kindergarten students, who did not enroll or attend schooling in noticeable numbers during the pandemic, are expected to have larger participation rates next school year, and school systems are planning now to meet these young learners' needs. READ MORE

FLORIDA DEPT. OF EDUCATION ISSUES EMERGENCY ORDER WAIVING TEST REQUIREMENT FOR SENIORS, SERIES OF ADJUSTMENTS

From Florida Politics
By Kelly Hayes   April 10, 2021
The department also submitted a request for a waiver from federal requirements.
The Florida Department of Education issued an emergency order Friday that will allow high school seniors to graduate without taking a required state exam — a move in response to challenges brought on by the pandemic. READ MORE