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…
Brevard considers task force to vet School of Hope requests
The task force would help the district navigate requests it’s getting to open Schools of Hope in its public schools.
Orange Center Elementary eyes charter conversion
Nadia Bellande, whose son currently attends Orange Center Elementary, says she’s seen firsthand how the school supports students.
Making charter school colocation work in Florida | Opinion
Colocation, not just for Schools of Hope, is a proven solution to alleviate districts’ and charters’ financial concerns.
Viera Charter School educator named Brevard's Teacher of the Week
Randi Flamm, an educator at Viera Charter School, was named Brevard's Teacher of the Week.
Broward, Palm Beach reject nearly all charter school requests to share space
Charter school providers submitted 197 requests to the two districts to open what are known as “Schools of Hope” during the 2027-28 school year, but 196 have been turned down.
Fort Myers charter school becomes flashpoint in Florida governor race - NewsBreak
Fort Myers charter school linked to Rep. Byron Donalds' wife becomes political issue as GOP primary challenger demands transparency over taxpayer funding.
How Schools of Hope operators seek to ease Florida school district concerns
The big story: As public school district angst grows over the implications of a new law that allows some charter schools to “co-locate” in under-capacity public school buildings, one operator has tried to quell anxieties in Tampa Bay. Success Academy, a New York-based charter school…
Schools of Hope operators want to move into about 85 Miami area public schools
Miami-Dade received 90 notices from Schools of Hope operators, including Mater Academy, KIPP and Success Academy, raising cost and co-location concerns.
Miami public school adopts classical education model championed by conservatives
Miami-Dade school adopts classical education as school-choice pressure grows
Florida public education faces free speech tests
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
The future of Miami's classrooms depends on where teachers can live
Miami has always been a place where people come to build their dreams. But for too many of our teachers, that dream is slipping out of reach. Across the city,
Coral Springs to Vote on $1.3 Million Budget Boost for Charter School - Coral Springs Talk
Coral Springs officials on Wednesday will vote on whether to increase the city’s previously approved charter school budget by $1.3 million...
Charter school in Orlando using federal cash to expand model
UCP Charter Schools network, which received $2.3 million in funding over five years, is the only school system in Florida to get the grant this year.
Sarasota Schools drafted a plan to prevent ‘Schools of Hope’ takeovers. Here’s what’s in it. - Suncoast Searchlight
Sarasota County Schools has drawn up a sweeping plan to shrink its empty classroom space — and, in the process, try to shield itself from a new state law that allows charter schools to move into underused public campuses. The strategic plan, which Superintendent Terry…
Dr. Kisha Bellande-Francis Opens DOTT Academy in Florida, A New Charter School Where Students Advance by Skills Instead of Grades
Dr. Kisha Bellande-Francis opens DOTT Academy in Greenacres, Florida, a competency-based charter school where students ages 5-14 advance by demonstrating skill mastery instead of grades.