Gov. DeSantis: Florida teacher vacancies down 17.7% in 2025-2026 school year

Florida teacher vacancies are down 17.7% in the 2025-2026 school year, Gov. Ron DeSantis says. The governor said more than $5.9 billion has been dedicated to teacher pay increases since he took office.

FULL | Gov. DeSantis holds education roundtable in Tampa
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held an education roundtable discussion on Wednesday morning in Tampa. DeSantis was joined by Florida Department of Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas and Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia.

Florida Gov. DeSantis speaks on teacher vacancies
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held an education roundtable discussion on Wednesday morning in Tampa. He was joined by Florida Department of Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas and Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia. At the event, DeSantis announced that teacher vacancies in the state are down 17.7% in the 2025-2026 school year.

Best back-to-school deals for 2025: Apple, Allbirds, Staples and more

Apple, Walmart, Staples, Nordstrom and more are offering big back-to-school savings this summer. Here are the best deals to shop before class starts.

Florida’s new month-long back-to-school tax holiday starts August 1: Governor DeSantis

Florida’s new month-long Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday officially begins August 1, giving families across the state a full 31 days to save on essential school supplies, clothing, and technology.

Florida PTA sues U.S. Department of Education over school funding

The Florida PTA and Florida Education Association joined several other school districts, and unions across the country to file a lawsuit demanding that money be released.

These are the best and worst states for education: Study

States were ranked based on 32 relevant metrics, which included safety, overall quality, test scores, and more.

Florida’s school voucher surge draws fire from public education advocates

As Florida’s new state budget channels more money toward private and charter schools, public school advocates are sounding the alarm about the future of public education — warning that already-strained classrooms could suffer further setbacks.

Federal budget cuts hit after-school programs
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Federal budget cuts are hitting after-school programs hard, with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida facing a $250,000 funding gap in July alone.

Supreme Court says Trump's Education Department layoffs can resume

The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.

2 Orange County schools challenge failing grades, say state made errors

Two Orange County schools that serve high-needs students are appealing failing grades they say were mistakenly issued by the state.

Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing

Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.

These states now require cursive to be taught in schools

Cursive instruction waned after Common Core Standards were adopted by most states in 2010, but in recent years, cursive requirements have increased.

Tennessee teens could lose driver's licenses as punishment for bullying

Tennessee students who bully their classmates – both in school or online – could lose their driving privileges as punishment thanks to a new law that took effect this week.