/tags/private-schools private schools en-US WLRN Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /education/2024-07-31/florida-law-private-charter-microschools-schools-hb1285 One provision of a new sweeping state education law allows for a library, community service organization, museum, performing arts venue, theater, cinema or church to house a school. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /education/2024-07-31/florida-law-private-charter-microschools-schools-hb1285 Jimena Romero /education/2023-10-19/bathroom-rules-now-apply-to-private-schools-in-florida These rules have been in place at public schools in the state since July 1st under the Safety in Private Spaces Act. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 21:00:00 GMT /education/2023-10-19/bathroom-rules-now-apply-to-private-schools-in-florida Danielle Prieur /education/2023-09-25/desantis-weston-private-schools-chinese-communist-party A spokesperson for Lower and Upper Sagemont Preparatory Schools in Weston said they have no connection to the Chinese Communist Party. Mon, 25 Sep 2023 12:52:00 GMT /education/2023-09-25/desantis-weston-private-schools-chinese-communist-party WLRN News Staff /education/2023-01-27/floridas-school-choice-bill-clears-its-first-hurdle A measure to give nearly every K-12 student in Florida access to a stipend for private school or education programs is moving through the legislature. Fri, 27 Jan 2023 13:30:00 GMT /education/2023-01-27/floridas-school-choice-bill-clears-its-first-hurdle Valerie Crowder /education/2022-09-21/new-report-estimates-vouchers-will-divert-1-3-billion-in-public-money-to-private-schools-this-year The state of Florida is estimated to divert more than $1 billion in public funding to private schools during the 2022-2023 school year, according to an analysis by the Florida Policy Institute and the Education Law Center. Lawmakers have significantly expanded the state's school voucher system in recent years. “Enough is enough,” said one superintendent. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 15:27:57 GMT /education/2022-09-21/new-report-estimates-vouchers-will-divert-1-3-billion-in-public-money-to-private-schools-this-year Kate Payne /news/2020-08-03/many-private-schools-and-some-charters-will-return-to-buildings-in-the-fall Parents hoping to send their children to an actual school campus this fall may have to shell out money for a private school.Despite pressure from the… Mon, 03 Aug 2020 13:04:00 GMT /news/2020-08-03/many-private-schools-and-some-charters-will-return-to-buildings-in-the-fall Scott Travis/South-Florida Sun Sentinel /news/2020-02-03/debate-rages-over-school-vouchers-and-private-schools-lgbtq-policies U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio said Monday a decision by Wells Fargo and Fifth Third Bank to pull contributions to a Florida school-voucher program is a “publicity… Mon, 03 Feb 2020 21:16:54 GMT /news/2020-02-03/debate-rages-over-school-vouchers-and-private-schools-lgbtq-policies Ana Ceballos/News Service of Florida /news/2018-07-26/at-elite-miami-private-school-black-students-challenge-culture-of-racist-bullying Several current and former students and their parents describe Miami Country Day School as a place where white children mock and dehumanize their black… Thu, 26 Jul 2018 13:59:10 GMT /news/2018-07-26/at-elite-miami-private-school-black-students-challenge-culture-of-racist-bullying Jessica Bakeman /education/2018-06-28/a-democrat-running-for-governor-founded-palm-beach-private-school-but-is-dead-against-vouchers The Democrats in this year's governor's race say they're all about spending more money on public schools — and slowing down Republican efforts to create… Thu, 28 Jun 2018 11:26:48 GMT /education/2018-06-28/a-democrat-running-for-governor-founded-palm-beach-private-school-but-is-dead-against-vouchers Jessica Bakeman /show/sundial/2018-06-04/the-racial-climate-at-miami-country-day-school-world-cup-exhibit-coral-gables-record-label WLRN Education reporter Jessica Bakeman spent time talking to black students at Miami Country Day School, a private institution with a predominantly white… Mon, 04 Jun 2018 23:14:46 GMT /show/sundial/2018-06-04/the-racial-climate-at-miami-country-day-school-world-cup-exhibit-coral-gables-record-label