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Florida Department of Education launches Black History Month contests for students and educators

January 26, 2026

The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida have announced the opening of the 2026 Black History Month student art and essay contests.

Anastasios Kamoutsas, Commissioner at Florida Department Of Education - Florida Department Of Education

Florida launches drone-based pilot program for school campus security

November 17, 2025

Three Florida school districts—Broward, Leon, and Volusia—will begin using drones as part of a new safety initiative called the Campus Guardian Angel Pilot Program.

Florida adopts Phoenix Declaration as guiding principles for state education

November 13, 2025

Today, the Florida State Board of Education voted unanimously to adopt The Phoenix Declaration: An American Vision for Education as the state's guiding principles for education.

Florida approves new education standards on history of communism

November 13, 2025

The State Board of Education has approved new History of Communism standards that will be implemented in Florida schools starting with the 2026-2027 academic year.

Over 450 Florida schools receive distinction for supporting military-connected students

November 10, 2025

In observance of Veterans Day, the Florida Department of Education announced that 451 schools have received the Purple Star School of Distinction Designation.

Florida marks Victims of Communism Day with new educational standards

November 7, 2025

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis participated in Victims of Communism Day, which honors the memory of over 100 million people who died under communist regimes.

Florida launches student art and essay contests for Native American Heritage Month

November 6, 2025

The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida have announced the launch of the 2025 Native American Heritage Month student art and essay contests.

Florida Department of Education announces winners of annual college system cybersecurity competition

November 6, 2025

The Florida Department of Education announced the winners of the third annual Florida College System Cybersecurity Competition, held virtually for students across the state’s college system.

Florida awards $40 million to expand workforce education programs statewide

September 30, 2025

Florida Department of Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas has announced the allocation of $40 million through the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program (Workforce CAP).

Success Academy opens first Miami campus under Florida’s Schools of Hope initiative

September 25, 2025

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Success Academy will open its first charter school in Miami.

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