Florida
School & District Management
Is the David Porn? Come See, Italians Tell Florida Parents
A Florida principal resigned after complaints about a lesson featuring Michelangelo’s the David.
States
Florida Is Looking to Expand 'Don't Say Gay' Law. What Does This Mean for Educators?
Florida is proposing a ban on gender identity and sexual orientation education in K-12, and punishing educators harshly for violations.
School & District Management
After a Lesson on Michelangelo's David, a Florida Principal Loses Her Job
Parents complained that images of the famous sculpture were "pornographic" and that they weren't notified of the lesson in advance.
States
DeSantis to Expand Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Law to All Grades
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ' administration is moving to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades.
Reading & Literacy
There's Confusion Over Book Bans in Florida Schools. Here's Why
Librarians and experts say Florida laws cause book bans in schools, but the governor says there's no connection.
Social Studies
Opinion
DeSantis’ Take on AP African American Studies Was Principled. The Media’s Response Was Not
News coverage characterized the concern as an unwillingness to teach about racism rather than how to teach it.
Law & Courts
Florida Law Requiring Gun Buyers to Be 21 Is Upheld
A federal appeals court said the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act is consistent with the Second Amendment.
States
Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Law Continues to Spur More Extreme Versions Nationwide
Forty two bills have been introduced in 22 states based on the controversial measure, with many mandating more excessive censorship.
Social Studies
The Demand for Asian American History Is Growing. See Where
Florida is among states facing the possibility of requiring Asian American and Pacific Islander history in K-12 curriculum.
Social Studies
AP African American Studies: How Other States Are Responding After Florida's Ban
These are the states that have taken a stance on the AP African American Studies course.
Social Studies
Opinion
What the Rejection of African American History Means for Students
When Florida announced that AP African American Studies would not be taught in the state, my first question was, “Why not?”
Social Studies
What Two Teachers Piloting the AP African American Studies Course Have to Say About It
The AP African American Studies course offers students representation like never before, two teachers piloting the course in Oklahoma said.
Social Studies
How AP African American Studies Came Under Attack: A Timeline
New information from College Board and Florida officials sheds light on the ins and outs of the course's development.
Social Studies
What Will Be Taught in College Board's AP African American Studies? Here's a Sample
While there is public outcry over what is not found in the new course, and why, here's a look at some required topics in place.