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2025 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

Bankson bill would ban books in schools despite literary, artistic value

American Library Association, PEN America say “blatantly unconstitutional” legislation would violate students’ First Amendment rights.

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CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS

Cities say replacing SROs with armed Guardians is OCPS idea

Ocoee city manager: None of the five cities advocates not having a trained, sworn law enforcement officer in these schools to protect students.

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EDUCATION

Orange County Public Schools says No to PragerU Kids

Spokesperson says district has plenty of supplemental material that meets state standards.

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EDUCATION

Which math books got the axe?

More than 50 textbooks were rejected by the Florida Department of Education for Critical Race Theory and "other unsolicited strategies of indoctrination."

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EDUCATION

$25 is a gift card — not a cost of living increase

With inflation, OCPS’ proposed teacher contract doesn’t even cover the costs for teachers to live in our communities.

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