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Florida public schools will now be required to teach students about the history of communism from kindergarten through 12th grade. The lessons, which will begin in the 2026-27 school year, will cover topics such as the history of communism in the United States, the increasing threat of communism, and the atrocities committed under communist regimes in foreign countries. Governor Ron DeSantis signed the bill into law, stating that it is important to provide students with the truth about communism, especially when universities may present a biased view. The bill also establishes the Institute for Freedom in the Americas at Miami Dade College, which aims to promote democracy and preserve the ideals of a free society. The law will also initiate plans for a museum on the history of communism. “My view is we might as well give them the truth when they are in our schools because a lot of these universities will tell them how great communism is, so we are setting the proper foundation,” DeSantis said at a news conference at the Hialeah Gardens Museum.
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Hundreds of California teachers are waiting to see if they will still have a job when schools reopen next year. Declining enrollment, expiring federal funds, and a proposed state budget with no new money for education have led to a surge in teacher layoffs. The layoff notices, which are required by state law, have caused insecurity and stress for teachers and disrupted school systems. They are also discouraging people from entering teacher preparation programs and are expected to make it harder for districts to hire and retain teachers. Many of the notices are withdrawn, but the practice has been criticized for its demoralizing effect.
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The Texas Education Agency has agreed a settlement with the U.S. government over alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the administration of a teacher certification exam. The allegations emerged following a complaint that a candidate with dyslexia and dysgraphia was denied oral administration as an alternative testing arrangement for the Science of Teaching Reading (STR) examination. The Department of Justice initiated an investigation into the complaint, leading to the settlement. As part of the settlement, the TEA has agreed to allow a qualified reader or text-to-speech technology as an alternative testing arrangement for the STR examination. This will apply to candidates who can provide appropriate documentation to establish that such modifications are necessary, including those diagnosed with dyslexia.
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Florida
An overhauled school safety database, funded by a $2m grant from the U.S. Justice Department, has been launched to provide stakeholders with comprehensive information on public and charter schools' characteristics that could affect school safety. The database, called SchoolSafetyDashboard.org, allows users to compare up to three schools or districts at once, providing data on racial and ethnic makeup, economic disadvantage, and suspension rates. It also includes indicators such as graduation rates, student/teacher ratio, and absentee rates. The database aims to provide access to data that can help schools adjust practices in real time and enable the state to respond to emerging needs. The collaboration between the University of Florida and the nonprofit Safe Schools for Alex aims to enhance school safety by encouraging accurate and uniform reporting of school safety data nationwide. Training will be provided to school staff and leaders to effectively utilize the database. "Parents want and deserve to know what's happening after they drop their child off," said Max Schachter, founder of Safe Schools for Alex.
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