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Labor laws for teens on the table The Famuan

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 15:08:23 EST

If SB 918 is passed, child labor restrictions would be lifted, allowing employers to require minors to work late into the night or early in the morning, even on school days.

Florida Republicans pursue anti-union wishlist of billionaire-funded think tank Orlando Orlando Weekly

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 15:07:20 EST

Florida Republicans' new anti-union bills closely resemble draft legislation originally pitched by the conservative Freedom Foundation.

What Teacher Morale Looks Like in Every State

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:43:36 EST

Teachers’ overall job satisfaction is shifting in a positive direction, according to Education Week’s Teacher Morale Index, a year-over-year, multifaceted gauge of how teachers feel about the profession.

Bill to ease charter school conversions block public school districts from buying land clears first House hurdle

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:41:47 EST

A bill that would exclude school boards, teachers and school administrators from votes over the conversion of public schools into charter schools was approved Tuesday by the House Education Administration Subcommittee. Only parents with children at the school would cast ballots, and a 50% vote would approve the conversion.

Current Bills fall short to solve the shortage of strong math and science teachers in Florida.

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 13:15:26 EST

Florida’s legislators have filed proposals to reengineer teacher preparation in the state. But the proposed reengineering efforts will not solve the shortages of strong math and science teachers that are keeping the state’s students from learning those subjects well.

Charter School Review Commission approves Newberry school conversion

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:26:54 EST

The state has approved the conversion of an Alachua County public elementary school into a charter school by next fall. The school district is rightfully concerned about the impact on the district and the diversion of funds and resources from existing schools.

Utah Legislature bans collective bargaining for teachers unions and other public sector jobs Opinion

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:15:00 EST

Utah Legislature bans collective bargaining for teacher's unions and other public sectors jobs

President wants to order the Education Department to close

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 12:33:51 EST

https://apnews.com/article/trump-education-department-executive-order-8519eaa465385cc13f4ddcae90228dd3

FEA Response to the Governors Budget Proposal

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 12:31:24 EST

https://feaweb.org/release/governors-budget-proposal-is-opportunity-for-legislature-to-fully-commit-to-students-and-public-school-funding/

DeSantis pitched record education budget. Teachers union still concerned WUSF

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 12:28:55 EST

https://www.wusf.org/education/2025-02-04/desantis-pitched-record-size-education-budget-florida-teacher-union-concerns