Florida's Education Policies: Praise, Controversy, and Parental Rights

I'm Maya Thompson, bringing you the latest on Florida's education policies under the leadership of Governor Ron DeSantis.
In 2023, Florida's educational policies, spearheaded by Gov. Ron DeSantis, received both praise and criticism. Despite exceptional achievements and accolades, the state's teachers' organization, the Florida Education Association (FEA), claims that these policies don't benefit education.
According to the annual analysis by U.S. News and World Report, Florida climbed from third to first place in the nation in higher education. The state ranked 14th nationwide in pre-K through 12th-grade education. The 2023 American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) Index of State Education Freedom also placed Florida in the top spot. The Heritage Foundation's Educational Freedom Report Card ranked Florida best overall, emphasizing its achievements in educational choice, transparency, teacher freedom, and return on investment of tax dollars.