FSU Researchers Find School Board Diversity Reduces School Suspensions

A new study from criminology researchers at Florida State University reveals that a more diverse school board can lead to more equitable school punishment among black, white and Hispanic students.  The team found that black and Hispanic students were more likely to be suspended in schools with larger minority populations. However, white students attending schools with larger…

Bill to count computer coding as foreign language resurfaces in Florida Legislature

An effort to equate computer coding with foreign languages for high school students seeking credit for college admission has returned to Tallahassee for a fourth attempt.  Killed in 2014, 2016 and 2017, the measure [SB 180] is again sponsored by Sen. Jeff Brandes, a St. Petersburg Republican. And once again, the proponents of strong foreign…