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Ken Griffin Gives Carnegie Mellon $3 Billion for Expansion Including Miami Campus
Citadel founder Ken Griffin pledged $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, including funding for a new campus in Miami’s Wynwood district.
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Donalds and Jolly Offer Competing Plans for Florida Government
Republican Byron Donalds and Democrat David Jolly are presenting sharply different approaches to education, health care, growth and state authority in the governor’s race.
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Florida Governor Race Fundraising Gap Remains Large
Byron Donalds has built a large fundraising advantage over David Jolly as Florida’s gubernatorial campaign enters its final stretch.
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Federal Government Approves Workforce Pell Programs in Florida
Four short-term workforce programs in Florida received federal approval to use Pell Grant funding for eligible students.
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Florida Homeowners Say Insurance Costs Worry Them More Than Property Taxes
A University of North Florida poll found insured homeowners are more concerned about property-insurance costs than property taxes.
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Florida Launches Statewide Review of K-12 Science Standards
The Florida Department of Education has started a public listening tour as the state undertakes a major rewrite of its K-12 science standards.
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Florida Property-Tax Amendment Debate Intensifies Ahead of Election
Supporters and opponents of Florida’s property-tax amendment are escalating their arguments as voters prepare for November.
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Florida Adopts New AI Rules for Public Classrooms
Florida’s State Board of Education adopted binding rules governing artificial intelligence and education technology from VPK through college.
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Florida Receives $6.6 Million to Expand Work-Based Learning
Florida’s education department received a $6.6 million federal grant to expand work-based learning and career exploration for students.
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Florida Cracks Down on CDL Training Providers After Federal Enforcement Action
Florida education officials announced tighter oversight of commercial-driver training providers following federal enforcement concerns.
