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Florida lawmakers move to repeal law that lets Dreamers pay in-state tuition
Senate President Ben Albritton on Monday suggested phasing out a decade-old law that allows some undocumented immigrant students, known as “dreamers,” to receive in-state tuition rates at Florida universities and colleges.
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This is how South Florida schools are using AI in the classroom
NBC6 explores how students and staff at South Florida schools are using AI to boost the learning experience.
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This is how South Florida schools are using AI in the classroom
NBC6 reporter Sophia Hernandez explores how students and staff at South Florida schools are using AI to boost the learning experience.
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Share of US adults who lack literacy skills growing, survey finds
Data from the National Center for Education Statistics’ latest survey shows the gap is growing between high-skilled and low-skilled readers in the U.S.
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Survey: Growing number of US adults lack literacy skills
The gap between the top-skilled and the lowest-skilled is growing, according to a survey of adult skills.
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Trump vows to launch mass deportation effort
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump aims to deport all immigrants in the U.S. illegally over his four-year term but wants a deal to protect so-called “Dreamer” immigrants, he said in an interview that aired on Sunday on NBC News’ “Meet the Press with Kristen Welker.”
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Florida universities grapple with state-mandated curriculum changes
A new state law is redefining which courses count towards required graduation credits and which ones should only be taught as electives.
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Clash over state-mandated changes in curriculum
A new state law is redefining which courses count towards required graduation credits and which ones should only be taught as electives. NBC6’s Ari Odzer reports
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Texas education board approves Bible-infused curriculum in public schools
The Texas education board has voted to allow Bible-infused teachings in elementary schools.
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What the Department of Education – now on Trump's chopping block – does for our schools
Is eliminating the Department of Education a good idea? One former South Florida superintendent weighs in
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Former superintendent weighs in on Trump's plan to eliminate Department of Education
Is eliminating the Department of Education a good idea? One former South Florida superintendent weighs in. NBC6’s Ari Odzer reports
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5 things to know about Linda McMahon
Here are five things to know about former wrestling executive Linda McMahon.
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What to know about Linda McMahon, Trump's pick for education secretary
Linda McMahon founded World Wrestling Entertainment with her husband, Vince, and she has twice ran for U.S. Senate. Here’s more to know.
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New Miami-Dade and Broward school board members promise across-the-aisle cooperation
School board seats are non-partisan in Florida, but everyone knows who’s conservative and who’s liberal based on what issues they emphasize.
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New faces sworn into Miami-Dade and Broward school boards
Tuesday was swearing-in day for the Miami-Dade and Broward County school boards. NBC6’s Ari Odzer reports
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Trump plans to ‘close' the Department of Education. What does this mean?
Kirabo Jackson, professor of education and social policy at Northwestern University and former economic advisor to President Biden, discusses how education policy in the U.S. may shift under the new Trump administration.
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More states are ditching exams as high school graduation requirements
A backlash to standardized tests has been fueled by complaints they take up too much classroom time and questions about how well they measure readiness for college or careers.
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First Black student to desegregate Miami elementary school returns 63 years later
Pastor Lorenzo Johnson first walked the halls of Earlington Heights Elementary School back in 1961 – making history. Now he’s back, saying he’s honored to share his story with students today. NBC6’s Bri Buckley reports.
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A few months into restrictive cellphone policy, Broward schools seek input
Broward County Public Schools instituted a near total ban on cell phones during the school day, and now that a couple of months have passed, the district is asking parents, students and faculty to weigh in on the policy by responding to a survey on its website.
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Broward schools seek input on restrictive cell phone policy
Broward County Public Schools instituted a near total ban oncell phones during the school day, and now the district is asking parents, students, and faculty to weigh in on the policy. NBC6’s Ari Odzer reports