Desantis Backed School

In this Florida school district, some parents are pushing back against a cellphone ban

It’s no surprise that students are pushing back on cellphone bans in classrooms

Tech - ABC News - 10 hours ago

DeSantis, allies battle Florida abortion initiative

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story DeSantis, government allies fight Florida abortion measure A ballot initiative to enshrine abortion ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Neuberger Berman-led consortium takes stake in EQT-backed private school operator

Deal values Nord Anglia at $14.5bn as private equity groups dive into education sector

Business - Financial Times - October 21

DeSantis praises Milton recovery efforts as rising flood waters persist in Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is praising Hurricane Milton recovery efforts, saying power has never been restored to so many so quickly after a storm

DeSantis suspends election deadlines to ensure flexibility after hurricanes

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has suspended some election deadlines and rules in Florida to ensure flexibility for voters and election workers in areas affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton. In ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

DeSantis’s latest abortion move crosses another red line of public health

Putting the department in a position to actively block opposition to an abortion rights ballot amendment by having it issue cease and desist letters to media outlets running pro-choice ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

DeSantis machine battles $100M 'yes' campaign in Florida’s abortion nail-biter

The campaign to pass a ballot measure enshrining abortion rights in Florida's Constitution has raked in cash in recent months, giving it a massive financial advantage over the opposition with days ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

DeSantis announces arrest of former owner of dog whose Highway Patrol rescue went viral

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) announced Tuesday that the former owner of a dog who was rescued by Highway Patrol as Hurricane Milton made landfall has been arrested and will be charged with animal ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Ron DeSantis ramps up efforts to defeat Florida abortion-rights ballot measure

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has undertaken a robust effort to build opposition to an abortion rights amendment on the November ballot for the 2024 election.

Ron DeSantis battles his onetime top ally in bid to stop marijuana legalization in Florida

As Ron DeSantis tries to stop a high-profile ballot initiative to legalize marijuana in Florida, the governor’s old ally, Jeff Roe, is working against him.

Florida official says DeSantis's office ordered him to threaten TV stations over abortion ads

John Wilson, general counsel for the Florida Department of Health, wrote in a sworn affidavit that officials from Gov. Ron DeSantis's (R) office pushed him to threaten television stations with ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Tackling misinformation at school

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Schools tackle false info amid hurricanes, election Schools face challenges teaching children how to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

The boom in home schooling

Parents and children unhappy with traditional education are turning to online alternatives after the pandemic opened the door to new ways of learning

World - Financial Times - October 15

Schools caught in political crosshairs

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story State politics ensnare colleges and universities As states pass sweeping measures ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

The School for First Ladies Is Now in Session

It’s a highly visible role that usually comes with no job description or salary. This group aims to assist. (And yes, first gentlemen are welcome.)

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 12

Latest in Desantis Backed School