DeSantis Slams

DeSantis Slams "Left-Wing" Unions, Pledges Billions to Address Florida's Teacher Pay Crisis

Liv Caputo
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June 10, 2024
HIALEAH, FL—As Florida languishes at the near worst-in-the-nation spot for teacher pay, Governor Ron DeSantis slams teacher unions while taking action—announcing Monday that he will approve $1.25 billion in the state budget toward teacher salary increases. "This is an increase of close to a quarter of a billion dollars in funding over the previous years...and […]
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Education Bill Would Ban Instruction on Systemic Oppression in Teacher Prep Curriculums

Education Bill Would Ban Instruction on Systemic Oppression in Teacher Prep Curriculums

Liv Caputo
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January 22, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A new education bill would prohibit teachers' prep classes from including a curriculum on the existence of systemic racism, sexism, or oppression in Florida institutions. The bill would also prevent "identity politics" and any "distortion of historical events". "I am looking for the best environment for our students so they can be as successful […]
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DeSantis Signs $1 Billion Teacher Pay Increase, Imposes Limits on Union Bosses and School Board Members

DeSantis Signs $1 Billion Teacher Pay Increase, Imposes Limits on Union Bosses and School Board Members

Chris Nelson
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May 9, 2023
During a press conference at the True North Classical Academy in Miami, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a series of laws meant to "support and empower Florida’s teachers, reign in out-of-control unions and school boards, get TikTok out of schools, and protect the integrity of the classroom." These reforms include a Teachers Bill of Rights which […]
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