Gulf Coast Dispatch

The Florida legislative session this week featured significant developments in education budget proposals and legislative priorities, with budget recommendations unveiled by both the House and Senate committees.

Two policy priorities from the Florida House of Representatives are advancing to improve math and reading education.

Two key priorities of the Foundation for Florida's Future (FFF) have progressed through their initial committee stages in the House.

The Foundation for Florida’s Future has announced its policy priorities for 2025, aiming to position Florida as a leader in educational outcomes.

Florida's educational landscape is poised for potential transformation as policymakers commence the 2025 Legislative Session.

Patricia Levesque, Executive Director of the Foundation for Florida’s Future, has expressed concerns over Senate Bill 166, which proposes changes to Florida's educational requirements.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has received commendation from the Foundation for Florida’s Future for his proposed budget, which emphasizes educational development in the state.

Florida students have experienced a decline in their National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores for the 2023-24 period, continuing a trend seen since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Florida's high school graduation rate has reached a record high of 89.7% for the 2023-2024 academic year, as announced by Governor Ron DeSantis.

Florida's commitment to maintaining high standards and accountability in education has positioned it as a national leader.

A new school year is underway in Florida, bringing new opportunities for students participating in the nation’s largest school choice programs.

Patricia Levesque, Executive Director of the Foundation for Florida’s Future, issued a statement in response to the Florida State Board of Education’s recent decision on the Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Program performance metric.

Patricia Levesque, Executive Director of the Foundation for Florida’s Future, issued a statement today in response to the Florida State Board of Education’s passage of Adjusted School Grade Calculations.

Patricia Levesque, Executive Director of the Foundation for Florida’s Future, issued a statement today regarding the year-over-year results from Florida’s statewide student assessments.