Books bans have been an ongoing issue in the United States, especially in Florida. Whether or not it is a good idea to ban books in public schools, there are people who argue that the First Amendment protects books from being banned. According to freedomforum.org, book banning can violate the […]
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Trump may dismantle the Department of Education
Education is very important in our country, and there are people who agree to disagree with this statement. President-elect Donald Trump said that he would be getting rid of the Department of Education, as outlined in Project 2025. According to nea.org, “Public education isn’t spared. Project 2025 promises to dismantle […]
African American votes matter
With the election just one day away and early voting closed, it is very important for everyone to vote and have their voice heard. This means everyone: African Americans, Hispanics, whites, males, females and so on. There is a lot at stake Tuesday. America could elect the first African American […]
Some general ed courses getting purged
Florida colleges and universities are losing some of their general education classes in response to recent laws approved by Gov. Ron DeSantis. According to politico.com, Florida’s public universities are purging the list of general education courses they will offer next year to fall in line with a state law pushed […]
Drivers in Florida with disabilities get help
House Bill 341 lets people voluntarily indicate on their driving record whether they have a disability or a disorder. This applies to anyone, but mainly parents, guardians and their children, and it can change how first responders are able to help when it comes to an emergency. According […]
Amendment 1 would change school board races
Will school boards become partisan? Florida’s school boards have not been partisan for many decades and now there is a chance that they could come back to having school board officials disclose their party identity. Will this change, at the heart of Amendment 1 on Florida’s November ballot, reveal […]
Election could impact low-income schools
Project 2025 is a controversial, ultra-conservative proposal for Donald Trump’s agenda if he becomes president. It sets out four main policy aims: restore the family as the centerpiece of American life; dismantle the administrative state; defend the nation’s sovereignty and borders; and secure God-given individual rights to live freely. It […]