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Education Wednesday, November 08th 2023

Non-binary Florida teacher falls victim to “Don’t Say Gay” expansion law, fired for using ‘Mx.’ title

A physics teacher at Florida Virtual School was fired last month for using a gender-neutral title in class.

Education Wednesday, October 25th 2023

New initiative sends free banned books to Floridians

Florida is one of the top states in the nation for book bans in schools. One organization is sending banned books to Floridians for free.

Education Friday, October 20th 2023

New College of Florida trustees approve $1.3 million/year contract for controversial president Richard Corcoran

New College of Florida President Richard Corcoran is set to earn up to $1.3 million per year in salary and benefits in a five-year contract.

Education Monday, October 02nd 2023

New College of Florida’s business plan is “not financially viable” according to a UF business school professor

UF business faculty: A business plan outlining sweeping changes at New College of Florida is “not financially viable” in its current state.

Education Monday, September 25th 2023

The Scoop: Mon., September 25, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Rays Stadium cost Last week the Tampa Bay Rays announced plans to build a new $1.3 billion dollar stadium in St. Petersburg if the team can convince the St. Petersburg City Council and the Pinellas...

Education Friday, September 22nd 2023

The Scoop: Fri., September 22, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Educational support raises School nurses, classroom aides, and other educational support professionals in Hillsborough County will likely receive raises. This comes after Wednesday night’s negotiation session between the school district and the Hillsborough Classroom Teachers...

Education Thursday, September 21st 2023

Richard Corcoran makes a pitch to remove ‘interim’ from his title as president of New College of Florida

New College of Florida Interim President Richard Corcoran made his case for the permanent job to students and employees.

Education Thursday, September 21st 2023

Hillsborough education support professionals to receive pay increases

School nurses, classroom aides, and other educational support professionals in Hillsborough County will likely receive raises.

Education Wednesday, September 20th 2023

The Scoop: Wed., September 20, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Rays stadium The Tampa Bay Rays announced that they are staying in St. Petersburg. Yesterday the team laid out plans for a new stadium at the site of Tropicana Field. However, taxpayers are wondering...

Education Tuesday, September 19th 2023

First Amendment advocates urge a judge to reject dismissal of their lawsuit against Escambia County for removing books from school libraries

Plaintiffs contend Escambia County violated First Amendment and equal-protection rights in removing 10 books from school library shelves.

Education Tuesday, September 19th 2023

Feds push back against Florida in higher education fight

The Biden administration asked a federal judge to toss out a lawsuit filed by Florida that challenges the constitutionality of accreditation.

Education Tuesday, September 19th 2023

Richard Corcoran duels with Tampa Tiger Bay Club members over New College of Florida’s conservative makeover

New College's Richard Corcoran was challenged by members of the Tampa Tiger Bay Club on Friday; there were some heated exchanges.

Education Monday, September 18th 2023

USF, New College of Florida, UF and FSU drop in college rankings; FAMU moves into top 100

The University of Florida, Florida State University & University of South Florida dropped in U.S News and World Report’s ranking.

Criminal Justice Monday, September 18th 2023

The Scoop: Mon., September 18, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

New College forum New College Interim President Richard Corcoran addressed a crowd during a public forum in West Tampa last Friday regarding his previous experience, the school’s trajectory, and controversies surrounding discrimination accusations at the...

Development Sunday, September 17th 2023

Education, Civic Engagement in the Sunshine State

Kimbery Brown-Blunt visits the Forum to announce an important Legislative Education Forum to discuss empowering communities through education, justice and civic engagement. Panelist will include elected Democratic State Senator Darryl Rouson, Representative Fentrice Driskell, Hillsborough...

Education Friday, September 15th 2023

New College interim president Richard Corcoran addresses controversies, presidential bid in Tampa

New College Interim President Richard Corcoran faces controversy at a political forum in West Tampa.

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