School districts gird for impact of Florida’s new ‘religious expression’ law

In world history lessons, as Pinellas County social studies specialist Matthew Blum knows well, religion is key.  The trick can be not letting it get out of hand.  Parents might challenge what’s being taught, as they’ve done in Brevard and Collier counties. And students might assert one world view over another.  But strong teachers “have…

Broward takes lead in challenging state law that benefits charter schools

The Broward County School Board voted Wednesday to sue the state over a new law that requires public school districts to share property tax revenue with charter schools and relinquishes their authority to approve charter applications. Broward was the first to take action, but other districts are holding similar meetings within the next two weeks,…