Charter school audit showed no crisis before sudden closure, OCPS says
The Legends Academy charter school abruptly shutdown in late December, leaving more than 200 students to find new schools.
School For Autism Expands From Palm Beach To Treasure Coast | 1290 WJNO | Florida News
The Treasure Coast School for Autism is now under construction and will be ready for the 2026-27 school year, starting with pre-k through second grade.
Local Charter Schools Dominate 2025 Florida Marching Band Championships
The 2025 Florida Marching Band Championships (FMBC) State Finals proved to be a historic night for charter school music programs in South Florida. While the Pembroke Pines Charter High School (more…)
Orange Center Elementary School parents approve charter school
The votes are in, and the message from parents is loud and clear. Families at Orange Center Elementary have decided to convert the school into a charter school.
Why charter schools matter for parent choice
Each year, school choice enrollment season invites families to pause and ask an important question: What kind of education will best serve my child? In Lee County, where public school enrollment for student assignment programs runs from Jan. 20 through Feb. 27, families are once again weighing…
Fort Lauderdale eyes federal courthouse for charter school or housing
The federal courthouse on Broward Boulevard will close when a new one opens early next year. Fort Lauderdale’s mayor wants to transform the building into a charter school focusing on AI.
School Board of Alachua County approves renewals for 3 charter schools
The School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) approved the renewal of three public charter schools in Gainesville at its
Autism Collier Charter School Celebrates First 100 Days
Autism Collier Charter School (ACCS) welcomed more than 150 community members to Gulfshore Playhouse on January 26, 2026
Beach school cleared for demo, $12M charter plan could still save it
Demolition is approved for Fort Myers Beach Elementary, but the town and the school district are negotiating a $12 million plan to reopen it as a charter school.
Nova Classical STEM Holds Open House for Interested Families | Naples Illustrated
Nova Classical STEM Academy will host an in-person open house on Feb. 28 for families interested in enrolling in the tuition-free public charter school opening in August 2026. Attendees can meet school leadership, explore the innovative Classical-STEM education model, and learn about full-time gifted and…
Oasis Charter Schools looks to address enrollment and student waiting list
The City of Cape Coral Charter School Governing Board on Tuesday authorized staff to begin collecting information to address enrollment and the municipal schools system’s waiting list. Superintendent Jacquelin Collins recommended that the initial committee core group be herself, the facility manager, finance manager, and…
Florida school grades neglect poverty, disabilities, minority students
“A single grade makes it easy to understand, but it doesn't convey complexity. There's a lot you're not seeing in that letter grade."
A closer look at the House and Senate proposed spending plans for FY 26-27
The Tallahassee money games have begun.
Miami Dade College approves its first batch of charter-school applications
New system regarding charter schools has drawn criticism.
Legislators change bill that could have led to Florida Bluebonnet curriculum
Texas' Bluebonnet curriculum uses the Bible to teach math and language arts.
Jenna Collins: Florida opts into federal tax credit to expand school choice
Florida embraces federal credit, reinforcing leadership in school choice
Florida Board of Education trims Schools of Hope law, but districts still pay
Schools of Hope were initially meant to serve children in impoverished areas where student performance is low. That expanded last year to allow charters to take up space in nearly any school with unused space.
Charter school enrollment continues to grow, bolstered by minority families - The Lion
Public school enrollment is on a steep decline, except for one type of school: charters. The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (NAPCS) released its 2025 enrollment report, which found charter schools are continuing their enrollment gains. “The number of students at charter schools skyrocketed…
A Miami-Dade public school is betting on classical education — finally | Opinion
Miami-Dade County Public Schools are embracing the classics — it’s a win for civic literacy | Opinion
City municipal school system to get share of district sales tax revenue
The city of Cape Coral soon will receive a share of a local option sales tax for school infrastructure for its municipal charter system. Cape Coral City Council approved a resolution last Wednesday that will provide for, as of January, a distribution of a proportionate…